Sylvan teachers are responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Reading, Writing and Math. All students are taught in a small student-teacher ratio, and using Sylvan program materials. We differ from other tutoring centres in that we provide you with the materials to teach. No lesson planning, parent meetings or take-home work!

We are looking for a commitment of minimum three days per week during the following times:

• Monday through Friday afternoons/evenings from 3:30-7:30pm
• Saturday mornings from 9:30-1:30pm

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, and records/tracks tokens earned by students
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Teaching credentials OR attending post-secondary (minimum 3rd year) with the intention of pursuing education
• Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of iPads, Zoom, Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Word
• Have strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English
• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students of all ages to learn
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible
• Have a reliable form of transportation

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

• Mask-wearing as a personal choice for students and staff

For additional information about Sylvan, please visit our website: www.sylvanlearning.com