Teaching Assistant

Center Assistants support the Center Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors in a variety of instructional and center management tasks. Job responsibilities are assigned by the Center Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors based upon the needs of each center. This position is part-time on Wednesday and Saturday. Early Learner/Primary Instruction: Working efficiently and effectively with one or two younger or new Kumon students at a time to provide instruction through utilization of the Kumon Method and worksheets Ensure proper study habits and work skills are being developed and train the students in center routine Individualizing strategies for student development based on student goals and communication with Instructor On-going assessment of student skills development Work closely with Instructor to develop and understand lesson plan and goals for each student in order to properly administer instruction individually Grading: Grading of student classwork, homework, and corrections and organizing of Student worksheets Ensuring Student classwork is completed and corrected to 100% Assessing oral reading ability with reading students and providing necessary feedback Provide assistance/guidance to students, as needed, adhering to Kumon Method standards and center procedures Provide Instructor with written or verbal feedback, as needed, based on student observations and/or student performance on worksheets Work with other grading assistants to create a balanced workload to ensure grading is completed before the end of class Front Desk: Answer incoming phone calls Communicating with students and parents during class-time, addressing student and parental needs, professionally, quickly, and quietly Assist with book check in/out Booking Center Appointments Assisting with the enrollment process General Responsibilities: Relay messages and Parental concerns to the Instructor or Assistant Instructor in a timely manner Prepare student files Developing own knowledge of Kumon method and worksheets Assisting with marketing initiatives and retention events (ex: student awards, goal-setting parties Support Customer Service issues as they arise Qualifications: Strong verbal communication skills, intermediate written communication skills preferred Proficient math skills a plus Proficient in basic computer usage Customer service minded individual Job Type: Part-time Salary: $11.15 - $15.00 per hour Schedule: 4 hour shift Weekend availability