Sylvan Math Teacher

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

JOB TITLE:

Sylvan Math Teacher

DIVISION:
Learning Center

REPORTS TO:

Director of Education or Lead Teacher

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students using Sylvan program materials and processes. Using the program materials, the Teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students. The Sylvan Teacher evaluates student progress on each curated assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center Staff to ensure learning is personal for each student.

• 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 Time 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 taught to students

• Four-year degree required in a discipline requiring three or more years of college-level math
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred