Special Education Tutor - Part Time

Sylvan Learning is the industry leader in providing supplemental education to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With 40 successful years in the business, we guarantee positive educational results every step of the way. Our passionate instructors are certified and our expert approach is personal and prescriptive, with each individual child’s needs in mind.

Our talented employees experience daily the impact they make. We’re an organization that prides itself in instilling knowledge and confidence in each customer we benefit! 

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Tutor to join our team and provide personalized education and support for children with special needs. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children who have various learning challenges and possess a patient and understanding demeanor. As a Special Needs Tutor, you will play a vital role in helping these children achieve their academic and developmental goals. This position will also apply to tutoring typically abled students of all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Develop individualized lesson plans and learning strategies based on each student's unique needs and learning style.
• Provide one-on-one or 3:1 tutoring sessions focusing on academic subjects and/or life skills as required.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning abilities and preferences.
• Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment that encourages students to feel comfortable and confident in their abilities.
• Monitor progress and assess students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to track their development.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and teachers to coordinate learning strategies and provide updates on students' progress.
• Use a variety of tools and techniques, including assistive technology, to enhance the learning experience for special needs children.