Assistant Learning Center Manager

Location: Redwood City, CA Employment Type: Part-Time, In-Person Schedule: Approximately 25 hours/week, Tuesday–Saturday Pay: $25/hour No previous management experience required. We’re looking for motivated early-career candidates who are excited to learn, take ownership, and develop their skills in education, operations, and leadership. About Think Zone Think Zone is a fast-growing Bay Area learning center focused on providing personalized and effective math education for K–8 students. We believe great education starts with great people. As we continue to expand, we're looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with us and develop their careers in education, business operations, and leadership. About The Role Are you a recent graduate or early in your career and looking for an opportunity to build leadership and operations experience? As an Assistant Learning Center Manager, you'll work closely with the Learning Center Manager to support the day-to-day operations of our Redwood City center. You'll gain hands-on experience working with students, families, tutors, and our HQ teams while developing skills across center operations, customer experience, team coordination, community engagement, and business growth. You don't need previous management experience. We're looking for someone who is proactive, people-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable taking on different responsibilities as needed. What You'll Learn & Do Support Center Operations Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Redwood City Learning CenterCoordinate class schedules, tutors, students, and center activitiesHelp maintain an organized, welcoming, and positive center environmentSupport the Learning Center Manager with administrative and operational tasksHelp identify and resolve day-to-day center issues Support Students & Families Build positive relationships with students and parentsHelp prospective families learn more about Think Zone and our programsSupport families throughout trial classes, enrollment, and ongoing classesGather parent feedback and help ensure families receive a high level of supportHelp monitor the overall student and family experience Develop Your Leadership Skills Assist with tutor onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing coordinationHelp support and communicate with the center's tutor teamLearn how to provide feedback and address operational issuesDevelop communication, problem-solving, and people-management skillsStep in to support center operations when the Learning Center Manager is unavailable Help Grow the Center Support local events, community outreach, and marketing initiativesHelp build relationships with local schools, families, and community organizationsEncourage referrals and help introduce Think Zone to new familiesWork with the Learning Center Manager and HQ teams on ideas to improve enrollment, retention, and the overall center experience Who We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you: Are a recent graduate or early-career professionalAre interested in gaining experience in operations and leadershipEnjoy working with children, families, and peopleAre friendly, outgoing, and comfortable communicating with new peopleTake initiative and are willing to jump in where neededAre organized and able to balance multiple responsibilitiesEnjoy solving problems and figuring things outWant to grow your career in education, operations, or management Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferredNo previous management experience requiredStrong communication and interpersonal skillsOrganized, dependable, and proactiveAble to work approximately 25 hours per week, Tuesday–SaturdayAble to work in person at our Redwood City Learning CenterMandarin proficiency is preferred but not requiredPrevious experience in education, tutoring, customer service, retail, sales, operations, internships, or student leadership is a plus New graduates are encouraged to apply. Growth Opportunities This position is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build hands-on management experience before stepping into a full-time leadership role. As Think Zone continues to grow, strong performers may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and advance into roles such as: Assistant Learning Center Manager → Learning Center Manager → Regional Manager → Regional Director You'll receive hands-on training and support while learning how to operate and grow a successful learning center. Why Join Think Zone? Start building leadership experience early — Gain hands-on experience supporting the operations of a learning center. Learn by doing — Develop practical skills across operations, customer experience, recruiting, team coordination, and community outreach. Grow with the company — Join Think Zone during an expansion stage with opportunities to take on greater responsibility. Training & mentorship — Work closely with the Learning Center Manager and our HQ teams as you develop your skills. Make an impact — Help create a positive learning environment for students and a great experience for families.