SHSAT Instructor

Tip-Top Brain

  • Astoria, New York
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

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    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Knowledge Baseunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Secondary Schoolunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Student Admissionsunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

    Description

    Currently hiring knowledgeable, reliable, and compassionate Math and ELA Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) Instructor - Grades 7-8. 

    Responsibilities:
    • Instruct students in private settings or in a group setting with a maximum of 16 students.
    • Create SHSAT lessons/materials.
    • Keep detailed records of each student's tutoring sessions using Student Progress Records and/or relevant forms.
    • Track and analyze student progress, and monitor when new evaluations should be administered.
    • Attend Teacher Team Meetings when announced.
    • Work closely with the Center Director and center staff to meet students' academic goals.
    • Tutors must explain to parents how their child is progressing in the class, what skills they are improving on, and what needs more work.
    • Provide academic and curriculum support to the center teaching team when necessary.
    • Keeps classroom(s) clean and organized (e.g. sharpened pencils, materials ready before class, etc.).

     Key Competencies/Success Factors:
    • Communicates Effectively
    • Delivers information in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
    • Actively listens and checks for understanding.
    • Adjusts communication content and style to meet the diverse and distinct needs of his/her students.
    • Provide student feedback in a manner that supports learning.
    • Communicates well with colleagues.
     
     Drives Engagement:
    • Builds immediate rapport with students.
    • Fosters a positive and motivating environment for students.
    • Invites participation and makes students feel that their contributions are valued.
    • Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts in an effective manner.

     Passion for Results:
    • Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities successfully.
    • Sets challenging goals and has high standards.
    • Manages the learning environment with a student-centered focus.
    • Maintain current knowledge base and proactively seeks to stay up to date in subject area(s).
     
     Position Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree (in English, Mathematics, education, or both) or higher is preferred; Currentcollege students will be considered and are highly encouraged to apply.
    • Knowledge of the NEW SHSAT formatting is required. 
    • Internship/volunteer work available for the right candidates.
    • AP-level knowledge in Math is a plus, but not required.
    • Highly skilled, motivated, versatile, dependable, and dynamic individuals with strong communication skills.
    • Able to work independently, and multi-task is a must.
    • Friendly, patient, and sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
    • No teacher certification required, but having one or in the process of attainment is a plus.
    • Teaching or tutoring experience with this age group is required.
    • Must have great classroom management skills.

    Benefits:
    • Excellent working conditions. 
    • Friendly and supportive environment. 
    • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
    • Near several subway and bus lines (N, Q, R trains; Q101, Q69 busses)
    • Chance to develop professionally and grow with our company.
    • Internships available!
    • Letters of recommendation available for the right candidate

    The pay rate for this position is $35-$55 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAstoria, New York

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