Teacher - Houston

Sylvan Learning - Southwest Texas
Houston, TX, US
Part-time

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.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
IDEA Public Schools
Houston, Texas

Role Mission: IDEA Physical Education teachers instruct students in Academy Grades {PreK-5} and/or College Preparatory Grades {6-12} in all physical education aspects. All physical education teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters personal and social responsibility, sel...

Houston Independent School District
Houston, Texas

Attend teacher meetings, observe experienced teachers, and engage in reflective practices. Location: Port Houston Elementary School . Department: Port Houston ES . Teacher Apprentice will assist, support and work alongside experienced educators to develop teaching skills, gain practical classroom ex...

Goldfish Swim School - Houston
Houston, Texas

Smile… it’s a small action that makes a big difference!.We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their.GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it mentality, a “want it” attitude and the “capacity” to learn.Goldfish Swim School Core Values:.We go ab...

Houston Independent School District
Houston, Texas

Location: Houston Math, Science & . Department: Houston MSTC HS . 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 assignmen...

University of Houston
Houston, Texas

Associate Teacher, Spanish Language Immersion-(STA014871)Associate Teacher, Spanish Language Immersion. Assumes responsibility for the class in the lead teacher's absence; performs as lead teacher when necessary. Assumes responsibility for the class in the lead teacher's absence, performs as lead te...

Houston Independent School District
Houston, Texas

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...

Bright Horizons Children's Centers
Houston, Texas

Imagine your future as a teacher with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Teacher. Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002. Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program. ...

Houston Independent School District
Houston, Texas

Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance. Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment. Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity empl...

IDEA Public Schools
Houston, Texas

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...

Houston Independent School District
Houston, Texas

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...