Sylvan of North Santa Clarita Tutor - Math / Reading / Writing (K-12) 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.

Our Mission:

At Sylvan Learning, our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and support. We are committed to fostering a love for learning and providing every student with the tools they need to succeed academically and beyond. Through our dedicated team of educators, innovative teaching methods, and collaborative approach, we strive to inspire confidence, unlock potential, and make a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to excel, and we are dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.

Job Description & Functions:

• Tutor students ranging from K-12, reading, writing, and math programs.
• Engage students in meaningful learning experiences tailored to their individual needs.
• Provide guidance and support to students to help them achieve academic success.
• On-campus instruction opportunities available for classroom experience.
• 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, while providing 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of tutoring experience preferred.
• Proficiency in teaching math, reading, writing, and comprehension.
• Passion for teaching and helping students succeed.
• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Proficient in working with a touchscreen tablet (Chromebook, iPad, etc.)
• 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.

Availability:

• Our typical instruction hours are Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. 
• We will also offer Home School Support Monday-Friday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 
• Please provide your preferred availability below. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly pay rate based on experience and availability. 
• Paid Training
• Sick pay accrued over time.
• Semi-monthly payment schedule.

Sylvan Learning of North Santa Clarita is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Sylvan Learning complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals and welcome diversity in the workplace.