Sylvan is currently hiring Teacher Assistants, with hours ranging from 5 to 20 hours per week, at our Lake Zurich / Barrington, IL and Schaumburg locations! Work may also include Summer Camp at Harper College.
Role is perfect for high school students, especially those at schools near our centers. Interest in a STEM related degree and career path is our focus.
Tutoring experience, or other leadership roles with students (camp counselor, coach, lifeguard) also a plus.
Benefits :
- Flexible hours, with seven days a week from which to choose (though Saturday and / or Sunday are a requirement)
- Ability to impact students and families as they build interest and abilities in STEM areas
- Great experience for those considering STEM related career paths
- Team members receive 50% off on our services, such as ACT / SAT Prep
Teacher Assistant Requirements :
- STEM related courses in high school
- STEM related degree interest in college / career
- Experience tutoring or working with students preferred
- Great opportunity for local high school students to explore STEM as an area of study / career
Teacher Assistant Skills and Qualifications :
- Greet and direct students at drop-off and pick-up, establishing a fun, welcoming learning environment
- Teach STEM courses in Robotics, Coding and Math
- Support teachers with curriculum / teaching needs
- Support our Administrative team with office / project tasks
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task
- Answer parent questions in-person, phone and email
- Provide summary for our Educational Team
- Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and Sylvan
- Utilize computer systems to support teachers and communicate internally and externally
About Sylvan Learning Centers :
- We are the industry leaders in providing supplemental education to children in pre-K through 12th grade
- We provide individualized instruction in Comprehension, Reading, English, Writing, Math and Study Skills.
- We also offer Homework Support, ACT / SAT Test Prep, and STEM
- Given the pandemic, we are seeing growing needs for tutoring
- We teach 7 days per week
If you aspire to inspire, then we want you on our team!
Sylvan Learning Schaumburg, IL and Lake Zurich / Barrington, IL
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.