Director of Education - SPRING, TX (East Spring)

Job Summary

Sylvan Learning is seeking a full-time Director of Education to champion the Sylvan developed curriculum, manage and ensure the quality of the education standards and teaching staff, and grow the business in their center.

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 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 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 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.

Benefits

• Total estimated compensation (base pay plus bonus): $60,000 to $75,000
• Monthly bonuses for meeting company objectives
• Health benefits
• 15 days of paid time-off (PTO) per year
• Sunday off as the center is closed