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

The Kumon Center of Darien does not charge a registration fee. Please call the center for more information at 203-202-8045.

Job Opportunities

Center Assistant

• Posted: Friday, August 21, 2015
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  I have a HIGH STANDARD for my employees.  They are the foundation of the business and must have a wonderful disposition to work with children.  
  
  

  Job Description

  Center Assistant

  The center assistant must be flexible and willing to work on anything requested as listed below.  

  
  

  Front Desk:

  Give a friendly welcome to students, look through their homework, organize their work for the day as needed.  Interact with parents in a positive way. Teach parents the Kumon grading technique upon request.

  
  

  Grading:  Accurately and speedily grade Kumon worksheets according to the Kumon method.

  
  

  Assistant Instructor:  Sit with younger students or new students to ensure proper center routines are followed and help with instruction according to the Kumon Method.  This will require training provided at the Center.  Communicate to Instructor any necessary information about the student’s performance.

  
  

  Center Maintenance:  Ensure Center is clean, tidy and organized.

  
  

  File Preparation:  Pull appropriate worksheets for student files to have all materials ready for the student’s next visit.  Put away inventory of worksheets as needed.

  
  

  Other:  Some examples include motivating junior staff, monitoring their productivity, fielding parent inquiries during class hours, returning phone calls, and special projects as needed.

  
  

  The ideal candidate will have:

  • A positive attitude and passion for working with youth, patience with kids

  • The ability to motivate students

  • Good multi-tasking abilities and the ability to follow directions properly

  • Ability to read and speak the English language fluently

  • Willingness to follow the Kumon Method as provided in training

  • Good communication skills

  • Flexibility to work from 3-7pm on Tuesday and Thursday as well as 9-1pm on Saturday

  • Offers contingent on successful background checks

  
  

  If you are interested, please email your resume to [email protected]