Part-Time Teacher

GENERAL SUMMARY

Are you passionate about teaching, but are tired of what makes it hard? We are Sylvan Learning of Fairlawn, a high-volume tutoring center on Smith Road across from Summit Mall. We're looking for dynamic teachers to join our team long-term and help with the increasing number of students needing to catch up, keep up or get ahead.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for each instructional session; Gathers and prepares materials as appropriate
• 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 a 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 as appropriate

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers: Four year degree required, State teaching credentials preferred (current or expired), Minimum of one year of teaching experience, Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension required for reading teachers
• Math Program Teachers: Four year degree preferred in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math, Teaching experience preferred
• SAT/ACT Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers: Four year degree required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
• Strong team player

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT SYLVAN

• Pure focus on teaching
• No lesson planning or prep
• No parent conferences
• No discipline problems
• Spend as much time on a skill as needed
• We see "light bulb" moments all the time
• Flexible hours

EXPECTED HOURS

6 - 12 per week

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

SCHEDULE

You choose the schedule that works best for you. You may work 2-4 hours during morning and/or evening Instructional Hours and 2-4 hours on Saturdays

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s in Education (Required) except for Upper Math (college degree must be Math-related)

EXPERIENCE

• Teacher: 1 year (Preferred)

WORK LOCATION

In person at Sylvan Learning of Fairlawn