Job Abstract

GENERAL SUMMARY

Are you passionate about teaching, but are tired of what makes it hard?

We are Sylvan Learning of Westlake, a high-volume tutoring center near Crocker Park. We’re looking for dynamic teachers to join our team and help with the increasing number of students needing to catch up, keep up or get ahead.

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive, personal learning experience for students by creating balanced and robust educational moments. 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
• 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
  • 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
• 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 preferred
• Knowledge of tablet computers

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

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.

Benefits of working at Sylvan:

1) Pure focus on teaching

2) No lesson planning or prep

3) No parent conferences

4) No discipline problems

5) Spend as much time on a skill as needed

6) We see "light bulb" moments all the time

7) Flexible hours

We serve students PK-12 who learn differently, who have yet to master key academic skills, whose personal circumstances have prevented them from keeping up with their grade, who are "bored" because they are not being challenged or who'd like a personal plan and guide to achieve their long-term academic goals.

Sylvan's time-tested curriculum and technology is designed to enhance rather than replace the teacher-student relationship. At Sylvan Learning Centers of Strongsville & Westlake, we are a community of teachers, students and their families.

Math whizzes who can teach upper Math (Trig, Calculus, etc.) and Intervention Specialists strongly encouraged to apply.

Expected hours: 6 - 25 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule: (You choose the schedule that works best for you. You may work 2-4 hours during evening Instructional Hours and 2-3 hours on Saturdays)

• After school (Instructional Hours: 3:30pm-7:30pm)
• Monday to Friday (Minimum commitment: 2 hours - 2 evenings/week)
• Saturdays (Instructional Hours: 9:30am-1:30pm. Prefer 1-2/month)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor’s in Education (Required)

Experience:

• Teacher: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person at Sylvan Learning of Westlake

Sylvan lets you focus on what you love most: Teaching. You bring the passion and expertise; we take care of everything else. Join us!