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 high school students, especially those at schools near our centers.  Interest in an Education/Teaching Degree and career path is our focus.  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 support our team as we help students who have faced challenges since the pandemic

Great experience for those considering education related career paths

Students receive 50% off on our services, such as ACT/SAT Prep

Teacher Assistant Requirements:

Education/Teaching Degree interest a plus

Experience tutoring or working with students preferred

Great opportunity for local high school students to explore Education as an area of study/career

Teacher Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

Greet and direct students at drop-off and pick-up, establishing a fun, welcoming learning environment

Support teachers with curriculum/teaching needs

Support our Administrative team with office/project tasks

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.