Director of Education - Conroe, TX

Job Summary

Sylvan Learning is seeking a full-time Director of Education in Conroe, TX. The position offers a base pay range of $50,000 to $60,000 with an estimated total compensation of $60,000 to $75,000 including a bonus.

About the Role

Your primary responsibility will be to champion the Sylvan developed curriculum, manage and ensure the quality of the education standards and teaching staff, and grow the business in your center.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Center:
• Keep Mom and Dad informed on program progress
• Make recommendations to alter program prescriptions
• Offer additional programs if the student needs them
• Provide exceptional communication and customer service
• Manage & Train:
• Select, hire, train and motivate all certified instructors, teachers and educational staff
• Contribute to center profitability 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 in order to allow us to promote employees from within
• Partner with the Center Director to run operations
• Ensure Educational Integrity:
• Motivate and develop staff through ongoing trainings and workshops
• Administer Sylvan Skills Assessments; analyze and interpret results
• Write and recommend goal-based programs for Sylvan students as well as monitor programs for performance
• Create a positive learning environment by modeling motivational behavior in the center for staff, students and parents, during all phases of the instructional program

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and teaching experience preferred
• State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
• Managerial experience is preferred
• Knowledge of current educational policy
• Previous business, retail and/or sales experience preferred
• 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
• Experience using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) preferred
• Ability to work a minimum of 45 hours week
• Comfort with a 5-day per week work schedule that includes two nights per week and 50% of the Saturdays throughout the year.