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Are you passionate about education? Do you believe that learning should be personal and that every student deserves a quality education? So do we!
The Sylvan Academic Coach is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students according to the design of the Sylvan programs.
Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students.
The Sylvan Academic Coach evaluates student progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center staff to ensure learning is personal for each student.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT SYLVAN
No lesson planning or prep.
Arrive 15 minutes before your first session and leave when your students are done.
No grading to take home.
Flexible hours and consistent weekly scheduling.
You tell us when you are available.
No scheduling students or parent conferences.
No worrying about collecting tuition or even talking about money.
We set up and manage schedules, enroll new students, and meet with families every month.
Make an immediate impact on academics and confidence.
We see light bulb moments.
Stay on a skill as long as needed.
We can teach a skill as many times as necessary to achieve mastery.
Try teaching new subjects and levels without the commitment.
We offer paid training and ongoing opportunities to learn additional Sylvan programs.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Reading and Writing Program Teachers:
Four-year degree or equivalent required
Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience required
Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension required for reading teachers
Math Program Teachers:
Four-year degree required in a discipline requiring three or more years of college level math
Minimum of one or two years of tutoring experience in Algebra 1 or 2, Geometry, Precalculus/Trigonometry, Calculus, or Statistics
College and Secondary/Independent School Test Prep Teachers:
Four-year degree or equivalent required
Minimum or one or two years of tutoring experience in SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, or HSPT prep preferred
Academic Coaching Program Teachers:
Four-year degree or equivalent preferred
Minimum of one or two years of tutoring experience in subject areas such as History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Foreign Languages required
Knowledge of study strategies for organization and time management, note-taking, test-taking, and goal-setting preferred
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
Join our Sylvan team to begin inspiring academic success!