If you're passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals through personalized, high-quality instruction, we'd love to hear from you. Join the Sylvan team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in your community!
GENERAL SUMMARY
Using Sylvan program materials, the Sylvan Teacher creates a positive, engaging, and supportive learning experience for children. Through individualized instruction and encouragement, teachers work with students build confidence, develop academic skills, and reach their full potential!
WHAT YOU DO
● Inspire students! Develop rapport with students in a fun learning workplace
● Teach using Sylvan programs
● Motivate students during the instruction hour by rewarding their success
● Evaluate and document student progress
● Communicate student needs to the Centre manager
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
● Prepares for each instructional session; Gathers and prepares materials as appropriate
● Greet 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 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
● Manages the conclusion of each instructional session and manages the completion of the learning log and transition activities; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
● Communicates specific student needs to Center staff
● Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
● Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
● Experience teaching and/or working with children
● Provincial teaching or ECE credentials preferred; candidates enrolled in a post-secondary program with a focus in Education will be considered
● Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension is an asset
● Comfortable teaching both reading and math at the elementary level
WHAT WE OFFER
● A team that is passionate about helping kids learn!
● Flexible scheduling
● Comprehensive training on delivering Sylvan programs 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.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- How confident are you in your ability to teach young children?