Teacher - Houston
Job Description
Job Description
Sylvan Learning Center - Part-time Teacher Position
The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating robust learning experiences for students as well as evaluating 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 of learning 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
Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers :
- Four year degree or equivalent required
- State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
Math Program Teachers :
Four year degree required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math
SAT / ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers :
Four year degree or equivalent preferred
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.
NES 6th Grade Math Teacher
As a teacher of a New Education System (NES) School, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students and contribute to shaping a better future. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with de...
K-5th Science Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Houston Region (24-25)
Role Mission: All IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. In addition, IDEA teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and invest students and famili...
NES Pre-K Reg Teacher
As a teacher of a New Education System (NES) School, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students and contribute to shaping a better future. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with de...
American Sign Language Teacher
Language Kids is looking for an American Sign Language teacher in the Houston area. Language Kids World is the leading language teaching company specializing in early foreign language education in the Houston metro area. We are looking for an enthusiastic American Sign Language teacher with native p...
NES 1st Grade Teacher
As a teacher of a New Education System (NES) School, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students and contribute to shaping a better future. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with de...
Floating Substitute Teacher (Houston Head Start)
Provide instructional services to students under the guidance of the classroom teacher. ...
6th-12th Special Education Teacher Applicant Pool – IDEA Houston Region (24-25)
Role Mission: IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of critical students. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. The IDEA Special Education teacher provides the crucia...
Infant Lead Teacher
New Infant Lead Teachers generally earn between $13 and $17 an hour depending on professional experience and educational background. We pride ourselves in offering the best benefits for our teachers! We offer:. Monthly teacher of the month recognition. Quality experience is a must to take care of ou...
NES Special Education Teacher
As a teacher of a New Education System (NES) School, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students and contribute to shaping a better future. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with de...
NES 8th Grade Science Teacher
As a teacher of a New Education System (NES) School, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students and contribute to shaping a better future. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with de...