Lead Teacher

Company: Sylvan Learning - Bellevue
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARYThe Lead Teacher along with the Director is responsible for delivering a high quality personal customer experience by ensuring that Sylvan education programs are delivered by teachers as designed and that the ongoing education needs of Sylvan families are met. To ensure a personal learning experience, the teacher monitors student performance, meets regularly with families, and connects with school teachers to help ensure the application of skills learned in the classroom. The lead teacher also observes and coaches the teaching staff, ensuring robust instructional experiences. When the Director is unavailable or not in the Center, the lead teacher serves as the point-of-contact for customers and manages Center operations. The lead teacher also communicates with the Center Director and Director of Education regularly to ensure quality and consistency of the customer experience. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach students in a 3:1 ratio
• Sylvan's Instructional Management guidelines and deliver instructional sessions that are balanced and robust
• Manages and delivers all conference activities such as preparing conference materials and meeting with parents to keep families enrolled in Sylvan
• Sets weekly goals with Center Director to drive sales growth
• Ensures that all teachers are trained and certified to deliver Sylvan programs
• Partners with Center Director to run day-to-day operations including customer account management
• Motivates and develops staff by providing ongoing learning opportunities
• Ensures initial and ongoing progress assessments are administered according to Sylvan standards
• Monitors student progress to ensure goals are achieved and ongoing family needs are met
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with classroom teachers to ensure Sylvan programs meet student and family needs
• Checks students in and out of the Center with particular attention to student safety and well-being
• Greets and assists students, parents, and potential customers according to Sylvan standardsWe are looking for about 25-30 hours per week with a possibility for a conversion to full time.KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field;
  • Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred;SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
    • Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
    • Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
    • Proven ability to discuss and sell Sylvan products and services to new and existing customers
    • Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekendsThe 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.

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