History of Kumon Learning Center

Founded back in 1958, Toru Kumon created a learning center today that helps kids read, as well as learn other subjects such as Math.   In 2009, Kumon had over 4 million students studying the “Kumon” method.   There are over 25,000 locations across 46 countries.   Their North American headquarters are found in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Hours of Operation:   depending on the location

Minimum Age to Work Here:   22 years old

Positions Available:   Tutor, LMS Administrator, Field Consultant, Educational Researcher, Multi-Unit Account Manager, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Assistant Director, Center Director, Franchise Recruitment Manager, Part-Time Kumon Assistant, Kumon Math and Reading Center Assistant, Education Assistant, Grader/Assistant, Junior Kumon Assistant

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation:   There is no room for negotiation.

Job Description / Average Wage

Tutor: You will assist the children with any subjects they need help with.   You will follow company policy, and help students with everything from math, to science.   You will receive tasks from the main manager on what to do on a daily basis.   Your average pay will be anywhere from $7 to $9 a hour.

Teaching Assistant: You will assist the main teacher in the learning center.   You will help with tutoring, organizing kids, as well as helping them with whatever problems that they may encounter.   The average assistant gets paid $8 to $10 a hour.

Receptionist: When you work as a receptionist, you’re going to help with answering the phone, setting up appointments, as well as helping parents with any questions or concerns that they may have.   When the children are ready to be tutored on a day, you will assist the teachers in the classrooms with any issues that they have, or any projects that they need help with.   The receptionist usually answers to the main general manager.   The average wage is anywhere from $7 to $9 a hour.

Shift Supervisor: When the general manager isn’t around, you’re going to help run the show.   You’re going to help teach, open up the shop, as well as ensure that all the tutors are doing their job the right way.   You will also help with various managerial duties.   The average wage is anywhere from $9 to $15 a hour.

General Manager: You’re going to help run the whole tutoring center.   As a general manager, you’re going to assist kids come into the tutoring center.   You’re going to set up the classroom, keep it clean, as well as assist the parents with any questions that they may have.   You will also help with opening and closing down the tutoring center when the time is needed.   The average wage starts anywhere from $30,000+ a year.

Other positions:   General Manager, Assistant Manager

Benefits

Your benefits are going to vary.   Since so many of the jobs are going to be part time, you will find that your benefits will be rather limited.   For those that do get benefits, you can find that you can get medical, life insurance, dental, vision car plans, as well as a 401(K).   Kumon centers are generally franchised owned.   Speak with a hiring manager when getting hired about your benefits.

Atmosphere and Perks

Working with Kumon is indeed worthwhile. There are several employment perks that employees can look forward to. Newly hired team members will enjoy paid job training, flexible workweek, and competitive salary rates. The eligible employees can have additional job benefit package like medical and dental insurance, financial planning for the future like 401(K) and paid time off as well as product discounts. Employees are also offered with more venues for professional growth and development.

Interview Questions

What is your personal philosophy on teaching?

Do you have any work experience in the tutoring industry?

How did you hear about Kumon?

Describe your experience do you have working with children?

What are some motivations for children to learn?

Can you multitask?

What subjects are you strongest in (Math, English, etc)?

If a child doesn’t pay attention or may not follow rules, how would you handle the situation?

Tell me about a time when you had to demonstrate a lot of patience

Interview Tips

Nothing beats being prepared before you will come for an interview which will take place few days after the needed documents for application are submitted. Wear a clothing that will show a teacher’s personality and be on time when you come up for an interview. It is also very necessary that you will have to compose yourself very well and portray a positive outlook when you will face the interviewers. The questions in the interview will be about your work history, your attitude towards children and your learning philosophies. Make sure to maintain an eye to eye contact with the interviewer and manifest sincerity in all your answers.

How to apply

The best way to apply for a job is by either by looking for a job online, or requesting an application in person.   If you’re interested in applying online, you can find job opportunities here:

http://www.kumon.com/AboutUs/CareerOpportunities.aspx