GENERAL SUMMARY

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.  

Sylvan Tutors:

Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each studentInstructs students according to the design of the Sylvan programsManages 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 learnCommunicates specific student needs to Center staff

Flexible hours are available and there is not any prep work that needs to be done at home! Tutors do not need to meet with parents, develop lesson plans, or collect payments from parents

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.