Director of Education - Northwest Houston, TX

Job Summary

Sylvan Learning is seeking a full-time Director of Education in Northwest Houston, 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 as well as 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 needed, provide exceptional communication and customer service.
• Manage & Train: Select, hire, train and motivate all certified instructors, teachers and educational staff, control 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 for promotion.
• Partner with the Center Director to run operations: Ensure educational integrity by motivating and developing staff through trainings and workshops, administer Sylvan Skills Assessments, write and recommend goal-based programs, establish relationships with students' teachers for insights on school progress, create a positive learning environment.

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 per week
• Comfort with a 5-day per week work schedule that includes two nights per week and 50% of the Saturdays throughout the year.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• 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 per week
• Comfort with a 5-day per week work schedule that includes two nights per week and 50% of the Saturdays throughout the year.