Tutor/Teacher - Part time

Sylvan Learning

  • Burnaby, BC
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
Sylvan teachers are responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Reading, Writing and Math. All students are taught in a small student-teacher ratio, and using Sylvan program materials. We differ from other tutoring centres in that we provide you with the materials to teach. No lesson planning, parent meetings or take-home work!Interviews and training will be conducted at the Coquitlam location (3039 Anson Ave.).We are looking for a commitment of minimum two days per week during the following times:
  • Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30-7:30pm (mandatory at this time)
Additional shifts may be available:
  • Monday through Friday from 2:30-7:30pm
  • Saturday morning shifts 9:30am-1:30pm
Our Burnaby location is connected with the Coquitlam location. If you can work at either location, flexibility is an asset :)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, and records/tracks tokens earned by students
  • Communicates specific student needs to centre staff
  • Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
  • Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Teaching credentials OR attending post-secondary (minimum 3rd year) with the intention of pursuing education
  • Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Knowledge of iPads, Zoom, Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Word
  • Have strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English
  • Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students of all ages to learn
  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible
  • Have a reliable form of transportation
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