Center Director

Sylvan Learning Center

$48,000–$52,000 Base Salary + Monthly Performance BonusesExpected First-Year Compensation: $55,000–$65,000+

Lead a Team. Change Lives. Build a Career.

Sylvan Learning is seeking a dynamic Center Director to lead our established learning center and help students, families, and staff achieve their full potential.

This is a leadership position for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing teams, solving problems, and helping families find the right educational solutions for their children.

While experience in education is valuable, we are equally interested in candidates with strong leadership, customer service, sales, business development, or operations experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a team of teachers and staff.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Conduct educational consultations and enrollment conferences.
• Help families select programs that best meet their child's needs.
• Drive student retention and customer satisfaction.
• Follow up with prospective families and inquiries.
• Manage daily center operations and staff scheduling.
• Support local marketing and community outreach efforts.
• Monitor center performance and work toward growth goals.
• Create a positive, student-focused culture.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Is passionate about helping students succeed.
• Has strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and earning trust.
• Is comfortable discussing services and making recommendations.
• Has excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Leads by example and inspires others to perform at a high level.

Preferred Experience

• Leadership or management experience.
• Customer service or client relationship management.
• Sales, admissions, enrollment, or consultative selling.
• Education, tutoring, childcare, youth programs, or related industries.
• Retail, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based management experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting base salary of $48,000–$52,000 annually
• Monthly performance-based bonus opportunities
• Expected first-year total compensation of $55,000–$65,000+
• Leadership development and training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid time off 
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and families every day

Why Sylvan?

For more than 40 years, Sylvan Learning has helped students build confidence, improve academic skills, and achieve success in school and beyond.

We're looking for a leader who believes every child can succeed and wants to build a rewarding career while making a difference in the lives of families throughout the community.

Apply today to join our team.