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Making sure learning clicks for each child isn’t always easy, but it’s exactly what we love. If you share our passion for making learning personal and inspiring kids to thrive, we want to hear from you!
The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating robust learning experiences for students and evaluates student progress on each assignment.
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 oflearning 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 taught to students
Qualifications:
Four year degree or equivalent required
State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
Skills and Abilities Required:
Ability to run a Robotics and Coding club for school students at our tutoring centre
Knowledge of software and materials such as WeDo™, LEGO® bricks and Tynker coding
Ability to use personal knowledge of Math (proficiency in calculus, functions, vectors and data management, etc.) and science (Physics, Biology or Chemistry) to inspire our students
Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
Knowledge of tablet computers preferred
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.
Some training is provided, but background in the field a must.
Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the Ontario Curriculum and more than one area of specialization.
OCT qualifications an asset.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $19.00-$26.00 per hour
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
OCT (preferred)
Work Location: In person