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Sylvan Learning Centers-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)

Choosing Sylvan is about getting results and setting your child up for long-term success. At Sylvan, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life. For 40 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.

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