Tutor

Since 45 years and counting, Sylvan Leaning has been helping students achieve academic success. We are the market leader in after school education sector in entire North America and take pride in our tech driven educational programs which are personalized for each learner. Our speciality programs are Reading, Writing, Math, STEM (Robotics & Coding), Study Skills, IB Prep, Competitive Exam/ SAT Prep and College Prep.

Like working with kids/studnets and inspire them to succeed

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

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating robust learning experiences for students and evaluates student progress on each assignment.
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 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 oflearning log and transition activities; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
- Communicates specific student needs to Center staff
- Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
- Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students

Qualifications:

- Four year degree or equivalent - required
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
- Proficiency in both French and English Language preferred

Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
- Knowledge of tablets, I-pads, computers
- 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.
- **Some training is provided, but background in the field a must.**_

We are an inclusive organization, all sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, disability/special needs, etc. are welcome

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $16.00-$17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 10 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):
**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English & French (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford, NS B4A 2X9