Sylvan Teachers Bakersfield, CA

Sylvan Teachers job at Sylvan Learning Center. Bakersfield, CA.

Learning Center of Bakersfield

Center Director

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students 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. We are hiring for both in center teachers and after school teachers onsite at a local school.

• 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 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 paid certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students

• Teaching Credential OR meet one of the following:
• Enrolled in an Alternative Certification Program or Credential Program
• Have classroom teaching experience
• Are in the 2nd year of college or beyond with a major in Education

• At least two years of college
• Demonstrates competence with the level of mathematics being taught

• 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.