Director of Education

Full Time - Director of Education

The Director of Education is responsible for ensuring the educational integrity of Sylvan Learning programs through training and managing the instructional staff.

Essential Job Functions

· Observes and coaches instructional staff on a regular basis to ensure that

teachers follow Sylvan’s Instructional Management guidelines and deliver

instructional sessions that are balanced and robust

· Sets weekly goals with Center Director to drive sales growth

· Selects and hires teachers, ensuring that all new staff meet Sylvan hiring

standards

· Ensures that all teachers are trained and certified to deliver Sylvan programs

· Schedules and manages teaching staff to meet Center needs and to control labor

costs

· Partners with Center Director to run day-to-day operations including customer account management

· Motivates and develops staff by providing ongoing learning opportunities

· Ensures initial and ongoing progress assessments are administered according to Sylvan standards

· Ensures that all staff who administer assessments are trained and certified

· Monitors student progress to ensure goals are achieved and ongoing family needs are met

· Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with classroom teachers to ensure Sylvan programs meet student and family needs

· May also be required to make school visits, establish and maintain relationships with schools for partnership and marketing purposes

· Checks students in and out of the Center with particular attention to student safety and well-being

· Greets and assists students, parents, and potential customers according to Sylvan standards

Knowledge Required

· Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred, Student Teachers considered.

· State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)

· Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred; Experience in supervisor role preferred

· Knowledge of current educational policy

· Previous 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

Skills and Abilities Required

· Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn

· Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop teachers/instructional staff

· Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills

· Proven ability to discuss and sell Sylvan products and services to new and existing customers

· Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible

· Self-sufficiency in ownership of work and tasks

· Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

· Ability to work collaboratively; Strong team player

· Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

· Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Safety:

COVID-19 considerations:

We are following all safety guidelines. We are practicing social distancing, everyone is required to wear a mask, we have barriers at each table and every table has hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies.

Requirements:

Teaching Certificate is required.

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.