Easter Seals Jobs

Are you passionate about kids?  Do you love working with kids to see that light bulb go off? Have you ever been a substitute teacher or worked in a daycare?  Do you teach in a homeschool environment or maybe you're a stay-at-home Mom?  Are you looking something to fill that afternoon void or Saturday morning void that allows you to focus on what you love most- being with kids? If so, Sylvan is the place for you! Keep reading to find out more about exciting opportunities at Sylvan... Sylvan Learning of Arden is currently hiring a Part-Time Academic Coach. Sylvan Learning provides academic tutoring for students from elementary through 12th grade so that students can get ahead or get caught up. Our company mission is to inspire and see success with every child. The Part-Time Academic Coach plays a crucial role in delivering educational content to the students to ensure mastery of skill while at the same time building confidence boosting rapport with the student. This position is educational and relational. Still excited? You guessed it, keep on reading… Skills/Requirements * Love Teaching! * Multitask like it is going out of style. * Know how to control and manage your own time—Ferris Bueller should not be your role model. * Like people—seriously, do we need to say more? * Find kids fun—again, do we need to say more? * Believe in making a commitment and sticking to that commitment. * Believe in the power of Radical Honesty. * Can embrace the phrase—“it always works out.” * Love to learn and see feedback as an opportunity to grow. * Remember, teachers/academic coaches encourage students to keep trying even after failure. They’re the ultimate cheerleaders to their student! * Minimal need:  high school diploma, some college, college degree or educator degree a definite plus! This job is great for: * Substitute Teachers / Homeschool Teachers * Daycare workers * Empty-nesters/retirees * College students learning the ropes of education, administrative, customer service * Stay-at-home Moms who left the professional world and want to re-enter on a part-time basis * Previous teachers * Anyone wanting to keep themselves busy while having fun Typical Hours: * Monday-Thursday afternoons, as early as 3:00 and as late as 6:00 pm * Some Saturdays as early as 10am to 12pm or as late as 2pm if teaching our STEM club * Occasional events, varying from an all-day to just morning, afternoon, or evening Benefits: • NO LESSON PLANNING! • NO PARENTS OR PAPERWORK TO DEAL WITH • Teach as few as two or as many as ten hours per week-it is up to you, since you set your availability, as long as its sometime between 3pm and 6pm Monday through Thursday with morning times available in the summer and/or Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm or as late as 2pm if teaching our STEM club • Training provided • Hourly rate starting between $11.5-$12.5 (based on experience) with $0.25 increases for each curriculum added beyond basic reading and elementary math • Immediate family receives 30% off tutoring at this Sylvan • Making a difference in many children's lives •  An absolute FUN place to be! If you’re a force to be reckoned with in the world and you want to hear more about our dream and how it fits with your dream, and if you’re excited to be a part of a fast growing and fast paced company in order to make a difference in a child’s life, take the leap and submit your application today.   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.