Sylvan Teacher for Boys and Girls Club Program

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

As a part-time Sylvan Teacher, you will be trained on the Sylvan curriculum and given the tools to teach in a small group, 8:1 setting.
We offer instruction in Reading and Math as part of our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Sherman.
Using the program curriculum and materials, you will be responsible for creating balanced and robust learning experiences for students, as well as evaluating student progress on each assignment.

This is an after-school tutoring program; evening availability between 4:00-7:00 PM required.

If you aspire to inspire, we want you on our team.

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
• Develop rapport with students and establish a fun learning environment
• 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 of learning log and transition activities; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
• Communicates specific student needs to program director
• Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
• Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Teaching Credentials and Experience:
  • Four-year degree or equivalent required
  • Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience
  • Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
• 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.

If you want to be a part of an inspired organization that believes in fostering knowledge and confidence in children, improving the lives of thousands of families every day - apply today, and don't let this opportunity pass you by

HERE'S WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• $16-$18 per hour
• Bonus offered upon successful completion of the program
• Mileage reimbursement available
• Strong ongoing leadership skills and job mastery will result in cross training for future administrative and leadership roles
• Professional development opportunities through our network of Sylvan Learning Centers

We are also hiring teachers for our programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rockwall & Greenville

BGC Rockwall—915 N Goliad, Rockwall, TX 75087

BGC Reecy Davis (Greenville)—4320 Lee ST, Greenville, TX 75401