About the role
Sylvan teachers are responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Reading, Writing, and Math. All students are taught in a small student-teacher ratio, using Sylvan program materials. We differ from other tutoring centres in that we provide you with the materials to teach. No lesson planning, parent meetings, or take-home work!
Interviews and training will be conducted at the Coquitlam location (3039 Anson Ave.).
We are looking for a commitment of a minimum of three days per week during the following times:
- Monday through Friday afternoons/evenings from 2:30-7:30pm
- Saturday morning shifts may become available in the future
Our Burnaby location is connected with the Coquitlam location. If you can work at either location, flexibility is an asset :)
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 and records/tracks tokens earned by students
- Communicates specific student needs to centre staff
- Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
- Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students
Education and Experience Required
- Teaching credentials OR attending post-secondary (minimum 3rd year) with the intention of pursuing education
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Knowledge of iPads, Zoom, Google Drive/Docs, and Microsoft Word
- Have strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English
- Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students of all ages to learn
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible
- Have a reliable form of transportation
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
Questions, answered
Click "Apply with JobAssist" – we tailor your resume and application to this role and submit it for your approval.
Yes. This role at Sylvan Learning Center was screened before publishing – we confirmed the employer before listing it.
The employer didn't disclose a salary range for this listing. JobAssist shows pay whenever it's available.
This position can be done from anywhere, with no in-office requirement.
Yes – every application is tailored from your profile and this job's requirements, and you can review and edit before it's sent.