Sylvan Learning -Director of Education
Join the Sylvan Learning team, where education is everything, learning is personal, great teachers inspire, technology accelerates and results are achieved. Sylvan Learning is a globally recognized education franchise. Sylvan Learning provides personalized academic tutoring for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade
SALARY RANGE $48,000 -$50,000
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Sylvan Tuition Incentives
- Up to 100 hours of PTO (start date dependent)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
· Has a passion for education and a deep understanding of the importance of academic success.
· Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable wearing many hats.
· Is a natural relationship builder and has a passion for making, setting, and achieving goals.
· Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and the local
community.
· Is committed to continuously improving performance metrics to ensure center and revenue growth as well as students’ educational growth.
At Sylvan Learning, we value creativity, passion, and a growth mindset. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself, challenge yourself, and make a real impact.
JOB DESCRIPTION-DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
- Select & hire teachers, ensuring new staff meets Sylvan hiring standards
- Oversee teacher training & certification to deliver Sylvan programs
- Observe and coach instructional staff on regular basis to ensure that Sylvan’s Instructional Management guidelines are met
- Ensure initial & ongoing progress assessments are administered according to Sylvan standards
- Schedule & manage teaching staff to meet Center needs
- Monitor student progress to ensure goals are achieved and ongoing family needs are met
- Prepare, manage and deliver conference activities
- Family retention
- Set weekly goals with Center Director, sales growth
- Partner with Center Director on day-to-day operations
- Motivate and develop teaching staff
- Teach during instructional hours, 20-50% of time
- Make school visits to establish & maintain relationships with schools
- Check students in and out, with student safety and well-being in mind
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
- Can define your "win" – we need someone that is hungry, and no, we don't mean for pizza!
- Multitask like it is going out of style- we do work with kids after all!
- Have a memory like Rain Man.
- Know how to control and manage your time—Ferris Bueller should not be your role model.
- Must love working with people and find kids fun! –Need we say more?
- Can handle a group text- Communication is key!
- You’re a leader who pulls not pushes.
- Believes in the power of Radical Honesty.
- Can embrace the phrase— “it always works out”- because it always works out.
- Loves to learn and values feedback as an opportunity to grow.
- Believes education is valuable and important!
- Know about Simon Sinek--or at least watched his Ted Talk before deciding to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree in education
- State teaching credentials (current or expired)
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid training