Company description
At Sylvan, we believe:
- Education is Everything
- Learning Should be Personal
- Great Teachers Inspire
- Technology Accelerates Learning
- Results Matter
Job description
Sylvan Learning is currently hiring for permanent part-time reading/writing and math Instructors for the Comox location. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic teachers with the ability to engage and motivate students. This position is an excellent starting point for newly graduated teachers, teachers on TTOC lists, and retired teachers who like to keep connected with students.
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!
We are looking for an in-person commitment of one to five days per week during the following times:
- Tuesdays - Fridays from 2:45-6:15pm or 3:45-6:15pm
- Saturdays - 9:45am-2:15pm
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, and Word
- Have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- 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
For additional information about Sylvan, please visit our website: www.sylvanlearning.com
Work remotely
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 20 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Comox, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- teaching or tutoring: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- or in progress BC Teacher's Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
