GENERAL SUMMARY

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students using Sylvan program materials. Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students. The Sylvan Teacher evaluates student progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Centre staff to ensure learning is personal for each student.

Responsibilities and Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

- Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
- Instructs students according to the design of the Sylvan programs
- Manages students, tasks and time to create a balanced and robust instructional session
- Evaluates and records the progress of each student on their program assignment
- Uses praise and encouragement to ensure students are engaged and inspired to learn
- Motivates students with Sylvan tokens given for specific achievements according to the Sylvan instructional management standards
- Records and tracks tokens earned by students
- Manages the conclusion of each instructional session and manages the completion of learning log and transition activities; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
- Communicates specific student needs to Centre staff
- Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
- Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students





The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge, and abilities required.

Qualifications and Skills

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

- Must be comfortable tutoring minimum 3 of the following: Functions, calculus, data management, advanced functions, physics, chemistry, biology
- Must be proficent enough in French to read French curriculum material and work with students who are receiving math and science instruction in a French Language program
- Four-year degree or a degree in progress acceptable
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching/Tutoring experience preferred
- Knowledge of Math & Sciences concepts required by the Ontario Curriculum gr. 9-12 is an asset
- Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
- Knowledge of tablets/computers preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

- Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and be versatile
- Strong problem solving and customer service skills
- Strong team player
- Versatile availability

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Tutoring hours: Between 3pm-8pm M-F and Saturdays 9am-1pm

***MUST be available for a minimum of two weekday evenings and some Saturday mornings***

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Education:

- Secondary School (required)

Experience:

- tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 High School Math and Science Instructor - French Language (Canada)
🏢 Sylvan Learning
📍 Canada