About us
Sylvan Leaning (North Toronto) has been helping students achieve academic success since 45+ years. Being market leader in the field, we take pride in our tech driven custom programs specializing in Reading, Writing, French, Math, Science, STEM and Study skills.
Like working with kids 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
- State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
- Proficiency in both French and English Language
- Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension
Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
- Knowledge of tablet computers preferred
- 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.
Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the Ontario Curriculum and more than one area of specialization.
OCT qualifications an asset.
Sylvan Leaning (North Toronto) provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
- Women-led organization
- Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
Pay: $18.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
