Sylvan of Altoona Foreign Language Tutor - Spanish Job at Sylvan Learning Center, Altoona, IA

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  • Sylvan Learning Center
  • Altoona, IA

Job Description

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 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

Foreign Language, 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.

Choosing Sylvan is about getting results and setting your child up for long-term success. At Sylvan, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life. For 40 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.

Job Tags

Part time, Work at office, Flexible hours

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