Center Director

Job Description

Learning Center Director

Part-Time

Bloomfield Hills, MI

About Brainspring

Started in 1991, Brainspring is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of reading intervention through one-on-one tutoring and professional development. Our innovative courses are crafted to equip educators with a structured, multisensory tools and techniques necessary to effectively address reading challenges. Brainspring Tutoring services support struggling readers and students seeking enrichment in any academic subject. With a commitment to research-based practices and ongoing support, we strive to create a community of educators and tutors who are skilled, confident, and passionate about making a difference in their students' lives.

Position Overview

Through excellent customer service, the Center Director will maintain and increase center enrollment numbers. He or she will manage the day-to-day center and client needs. The Center Director will act as a support mentor for new and existing tutors in their center and oversee student progress.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the learning center including scheduling, facility, environment, and student/tutor flow.
Ensure the center runs efficiently: manage center hours, tutor assignments, rooms, and student appointments.
Maintain high-quality standards of tutoring and instruction — ensure the programs are delivered consistently and effectively.
Interview, supervise, and evaluate tutors.
Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring to the tutoring team.
Monitor student progress, ensure learning outcomes align with Brainspring’s curriculum (e.g., the Orton-Gillingham / Phonics First® approach) and maintain fidelity of instruction.
Serve as the primary point of contact for families: respond to inquiries, build relationships, manage parent communication/feedback.
Work with leadership team to grow the center, maintain occupancy targets, and ensure the business side of the center is healthy.
Participate in meetings, contribute to decisions about growth, center expansion or optimization, and ensure the center aligns with the broader organizational mission and goals.
Provide up to eight hours per week of tutoring in Phonics First or Structures if new to Brainspring.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
(Preferred) Training in our Phonics First and or Structures reading curriculum(s) (will provide)
(Preferred) 60 hrs of Phonics First or Structures teaching/tutoring (will provide)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position. The Center Director will be expected to work a minimum of 25 hrs per week and also tutor up to 8 hrs per week. The majority of hours will take place M-Th in the afternoon and early evening, or on Saturday morning, at the learning center in Bloomfield Hills.

Why Join the Brainspring Team?

Free Training and Professional Development
Competitive pay and benefits package
Opportunities for full-time employment
Collaborative and innovative work environment

What We Value

At Brainspring, we value collaboration, accountability, and initiative. You excel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. You know how to balance detail with big-picture strategy. You’re a proactive communicator who takes ownership, shares ideas, and continuously improves both the process and the product.

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