Center Director / Educational Operations Administrator

Center Director / Educational Operations Administrator

Do you love working with kids of all ages? Do you thrive in a high paced environment? Are you highly detail oriented? Is building relationships and interacting with new people something that makes you come alive? In this high performing, fast paced environment, you’re meeting new faces and tackling new challenges every day. No day and no solution looks the same at Sylvan—and you’ve got to love that to be Director of Operations. If this is you, Sylvan Learning is the perfect place for you!

At Sylvan Learning, we are dedicated to building academic confidence and igniting intellectual curiosity in our students. As a Director of Operations, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized academic tutoring for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Join us and enjoy a competitive salary along with fantastic benefits!

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Sylvan Tuition Incentives
• Up to 100 hours of PTO (start date dependent)

Who We Are Looking For

• An analytical thinker who thrives on consistent processes
• A motivated individual committed to improving performance metrics
• A talented multitasker who excels in a fast-paced environment
• A natural relationship builder who enjoys setting and achieving goals
• Exceptional communication skills to connect with parents, students, and the community

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain KPI expectations in sales and operations
• Keep the business running like a well-oiled machine by managing essential operational activities, such as teacher payroll, customer billing, account maintenance and monitoring, teacher scheduling, and labor management
• Monitor scheduling of students, teachers, and director teams
• Be a champion for student safety and well-being by ensuring that our center adheres to all policies and safety standards.
• Assess and observe students, discuss results and observations with parents, and set goals that accompany a plan for success
• Work closely with the Center Director of New Family Engagement and the education team to ensure excellent instruction is delivered
• Build strong relationships with teachers and other key players in education

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!
• Believes in the power of Radical Honesty
• Can embrace the phrase— “it always works out”
• Believes education is valuable and important!
• Know about Simon Sinek—or at least watched his Ted Talk before deciding to apply
• Hold a bachelor’s degree.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and make an impact, apply now to join our passionate team at Sylvan Learning!

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.