Sylvan of North Santa Clarita Tutor - Math and Science Santa Clarita, CA · Part time

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Join us and inspire kids to thrive! We’re fun, passionate individuals who share a love of education; are self-motivated, innovative, and entrepreneurial; and love seeing (and celebrating) our end results, especially child success. Our foundation is built on our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and diversity, so that we reflect the Sylvan Community we serve. We welcome every child’s and team member’s unique background, skills, and passions, as they are essential for building a better future. We respect each other’s differences and actively seek to create spaces where diverse voices are valued, encouraged, and empowered.

Sylvan Learning- Math Teacher

JOB TITLE: Teacher

DIVISION: Sylvan Learning Center- Santa Clarita

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching them using Sylvan program materials. Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students. 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 learning logs and transition activities; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
• Communicates specific student needs to Center Directors
• Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
• Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

o Four-year degree or equivalent required

o State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired) preferred

o Minimum of one year of teaching or tutoring experience preferred

o AA degree required in a discipline; 3 or more years of college-level math

o Comfort with using iPad/Tablet required

SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers:

o Four-year degree or equivalent preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving 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
• Ability to work collaboratively; 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.