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About the Center

Introduction

Welcome to our Kumon Math and Reading Center. For more than 60 years, Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. We strive to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning.

Students advance through the program at their own pace. Our emphasis on individualized learning helps your child become focused, motivated and self-reliant. We monitor each child’s progress to ensure comprehension before moving on to a new concept. With a strong academic foundation, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, your child has the potential to achieve whatever he or she desires.

The Kumon Math Program is a comprehensive curriculum that develops the necessary skills to help children progress from counting through calculus. For more information about the Kumon Math Program.

The Kumon Reading Program begins with basic phonics and progresses all the way through advanced reading comprehension. For more information about the Kumon Reading Program.

Price and Fees

Placement Test:
FREE


Monthly Tuition* (Per Subject)
$220 Regular Students/$240 Early Learning Students

*
Rates can vary based on qualifying discounts.  Minimum commitment of 6 months required for rates above. A deposit for the 6th month of tuition will be collected at enrollment. All payments are final and non-refundable once a student has started the program. 


Registration Fee:
$80 (per student)

A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $80 will be applicable to new students and charged at the time of enrollment. 

Students transferring from another Kumon center will not be assessed a registration fee as long as there is no lapse in their enrollment.

Students absent from the Kumon Program for more than 1 month per calendar year will be considered discontinued and may be subject to a new registration fee.

Materials Fee:
$30 (per student)

A one-time non-refundable materials fee of $30 will be applicable to new students. This fee will be charged at the time of enrollment.

Policies

The Kumon Math and Reading Center of Kew Gardens asks that you commit to keeping your child enrolled in the program for a minimum of one year. Kumon is a long-term program, and we find that there is significantly more success among students who attend for many years. Although you may notice immediate improvement in the areas of student confidence, work habits, etc., in less than a year, the continued academic practice will not only help your child succeed in school but also learn perseverance. This will provide your child the opportunity to reach his or her greatest potential.

Job Opportunities

Opportunities: Grader/Center Assistant

  • Center Assistant
    The center assistant will be expected to learn the various roles in the learning center and fill in where necessary.  This will be a rotational position and growth will be determined by the individual's performance, dedication and interests.

    Potential Roles and Responsibilities:
    Under general supervision from the Center Instructor, the individual may be expected to perform the following tasks:
     
    Front Desk - Welcome students to the center, ensure students receive proper work files and direct students to appropriate seat. Collect work files upon student departure and distribute appropriate rewards. 

    Grader - Accurately grade completed worksheets with designated markings.


    Data Entry - Enter worksheet grades into database.

    Instructor's Assistant - Assist Instructor in providing instruction to and observing new students or early learners.  Ensure Instructor is aware of necessary information regarding performance of student, schedule/workload change requests or general concerns.

    Center Maintenance - Ensure center is clean, tidy, and organized. 

    File Prep and Inventory - Pull appropriate worksheets and prepare student files with necessary materials and information.  Take inventory of supplies.

    Other - Additional responsibilities to be determined by center needs.  Examples include fielding parent inquiries during center hours,collecting tuition, sharpening pencils, organizing RRL books, etc.

    Qualifications:
    The ideal candidate will have: 


    • Positive attitude and a passion for working with youth
    • Patience, calm demeanor and the ability to motivate
    • Ability to read and speak the English language clearly
    • Fundamental understanding of High School mathematics
    • Willingness to follow the Kumon method
    • Ability to follow direction properly
    • Good communication skills
    • Proven ability to multi-task
    • Knowledge of and ability to relate to culturally diverse students
    • Flexibility to work between the hours of 2:30 - 6:45 PM during on center days

    We are an affirmative and equal opportunity employer.  Employment offers contingent of successful background checks.

    Interested individuals should e-mail their resume and cover note to the center. 

     

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