Tutor

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students using Sylvan program materials. The Sylvan Teacher evaluates student progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center staff to ensure learning is personal for each student.

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

● Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

● Language Arts, Math (Elementary, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry), and Study Skills Program Teachers:

o Four year degree or equivalent preferred / 2 years college experience accepted

o State or provincial teaching credentials preferred; prior experience evaluated as an alternative to certificates

At Sylvan Learning of Edison, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning – all of which make a big impact in school and in life. From math tutoring to reading and writing tutoring, we can help your child build confidence, become eager to learn and see real results in the classroom.

Our personalized tutoring is tailored to your child’s specific needs to achieve the best results. In fact, Sylvan students achieve up to 3x more growth in their math and reading scores than their peers.