Director of Education - Spring, TX

Job Summary

Sylvan Learning is seeking a full-time Director of Education in Spring, TX. The position offers a base salary ranging from $50,000 to $60,000 with a bonus in addition to the base pay, totaling between $60,000 to $75,000.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Center: Keep Mom and Dad informed on program progress, make recommendations to alter program prescriptions, offer additional programs if needed, and 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; oversee staff related to all educational policies and procedures; develop internal teachers and staff for promotion.
• Partner with the Center Director: Run operations effectively.
• Ensure Educational Integrity: Motivate and develop staff through ongoing trainings and workshops; administer Sylvan Skills Assessments; write and recommend goal-based programs for Sylvan students; establish relationships with students' teachers for insights on school progress; create a positive learning environment by modeling motivational behavior.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience; a master's degree is 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

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience; a master's degree is 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.