Sylvan is currently hiring a Teacher Assistant, with hours ranging from 5 to 20 hours per week, at our Lake Zurich/Barrington, IL and Schaumburg locations!

Role is perfect for college students, especially those at Harper or other local colleges.  Interest in education or related college major or career path is a plus.  Tutoring experience, or other leadership roles with students (camp counselor, coach, lifeguard) also a plus.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours, with seven days a week from which to choose (though Saturday and/or Sunday are a requirement)
• Ability to impact students and families as they build academic skills 
• Opportunity to help many students who have faced challenges since the pandemic
• Great experience for those considering education related career paths

Teacher Assistant Requirements:

• Education/Teaching Degree interest a plus
• 2 years tutoring or working with students preferred
• Great opportunity for Harper or other local college students

Teacher Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

• Greet and direct students at drop-off and pick-up, establishing a fun, welcoming learning environment
• Support teachers with administrative and curriculum needs
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task
• Answer parent questions in-person, phone and email
• Provide summary for our Educational Team
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and Sylvan
• Utilize computer systems to support teachers and communicate internally and externally

About Sylvan Learning Centers:

• We are the industry leaders in providing supplemental education to children in pre-K through 12th grade
• We provide individualized instruction in Comprehension, Reading, English, Writing, Math and Study Skills.
• We also offer Homework Support, ACT/SAT Test Prep, and STEM
• Given the pandemic, we are seeing growing needs for tutoring
• We teach 7 days per week

If you aspire to inspire, then we want you on our team!

Sylvan Learning – Schaumburg, IL and Lake Zurich/Barrington, IL 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.