GENERAL SUMMARY The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students using Sylvan program materials.  Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students.  The Sylvan Teacher evaluates student progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center staff to ensure learning is personal for each student! 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 FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING and no prep work needed for each session. You get to focus on helping students and you do not have to meet with parents. 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.