JOB TITLE: Teacher
DIVISION: Learning Center
REPORTS TO: Center Director
Job Type: Part-time/ After School hours
Schedule:
Monday to Thursday
After-school hours during school days
Saturday morning (9 AM to12 AM) availability preferred
Education:
Associate/ Bachelor degree
Experience:
Teaching experience (Preferred)
Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Teacher is responsible for monitoring and providing support to the
instructional area, ensuring that Teachers are practicing effective and approved
instructional management. When Directors are unavailable or not in the Center, the
Teacher serves as the point-of-contact for teaching staff and manages Center
operations, ensuring a high-quality personal customer experience. The
Teacher communicates staff performance, customer issues, and student progress to
the Center’s Director(s). The Teacher also delivers instruction as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages Teachers, tasks, and time to create balanced and robust instructional sessions
Monitors staff to ensure Teachers deliver instruction as designed and that educational center policies and procedures are followed
Attends to immediate Teacher needs, such as requests for materials or assistance with instruction
Assumes Teacher responsibilities in emergency scheduling or capacity situations
Assists Teachers with preparation for instruction; gathers materials as appropriate
Observes and coaches Teachers on a regular basis
Checks students in and out of the Center
Greets and assists students, parents, and potential customers according to\
Sylvan standards with particular attention to student safety and well-being
Opens and closes the Center according to procedures, securing all materials
Fields Inquiry Calls, takes payments, updates schedules, and books
appointments for Directors
Makes outbound marketing or other calls
Escalates service or other issues that require Director intervention
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Four-year degree or equivalent required
One to two years teaching experience preferred
Experience using Microsoft Office and other standard business applications used by the Center
Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office
phones
Knowledge of tablet computers preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Coaching skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer-service skills
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible
Self-sufficiency in ownership of work and tasks
Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Ability to work collaboratively; strong team player
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers
Four year degree or equivalent requiredState or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
Math Program Teachers
Four year degree required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math
SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers
Four year degree or equivalent preferred
Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
Knowledge of tablet computers preferred
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.
