Director of Education

Full job description

Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to children of all ages, grades and skill levels. For more than 45 years, our highly personalized and proven approach to learning has helped more than two million students discover their true potential.

Our talented employees take pride in the impact they make each day. When you become a member of the Sylvan team, you will work with caring, bright, motivated people who share a passion for helping students build the skills, habits and attitudes they need to succeed in school and in life.

Ready to join our team? Apply today, and don't let this opportunity pass you by!

We are currently looking for a Full Time Director of Education.

As a successful Director of Education, your primary responsibility will be to champion the Sylvan-developed curriculum, manage and ensure the quality of the education standards and teaching staff as well as grow the business in your center. As a successful Director of Education, you will:

Grow the Center:

• Keep Mom and Dad informed on program progress
• Make recommendations to modify education programs.
• Offer additional programs if the student needs them
• Provide exceptional communication and customer service to our families.

Manage & Train:

• Select, hire, train, and motivate all certified instructors, teachers and educational staff
• Contribute to center success by controlling labor budget through managing instructor staffing levels and schedules
• Provide oversight to staff related to all educational policies and procedures
• Develop internal teachers and staff to allow us to promote employees from within
• Balance client accounts each month

Partner to run operations and Ensure Educational Integrity:

• Administering Sylvan Skills Assessments; analyzing and interpret results
• Write and recommend goal-based programs for Sylvan students as well as monitor programs for performance.
• Establish relationships and communications with students' teachers for insights on school progress
• Create a positive learning environment by modeling motivational behavior in the center for staff, students and parents, during all phases of the instructional program

We require:

• A bachelor’s degree and teaching experience preferred
• State teaching credentials (current or expired)
• Managerial, business or retail experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of current educational policy
• Familiarity with instructional technology and tablet computers
• Experience using Microsoft Word and other standard business applications used by the Center
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week.
• Have comfort with a 5-day work week .

What you get in return:

As a team member, you'll work in a fast-paced environment and make an impact on our business, watching your Learning Center grow! Our total rewards package includes:

• Base Salary
• Monthly & annual bonuses for meeting company objectives.
• Health Benefits (1/2 of a single policy)
• 15 days of paid time-off (PTO) per year.
• Saturdays & Sunday off
• 401K with up to a 4% match.

If you want to be a part of an inspired organization that believes in fostering knowledge and confidence in children, improving the lives of thousands of families every day - apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,695.25 - $56,235.13 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person