Sylvan Assistant Director of Education - Part time
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Education is responsible supporting the learning center operations and ensuring a quality education experience for our students and families.
Ideal candidates will be available to work 3-4 days a week from 11:00am -7:00pm and/or 4:00 - 7:00pm plus Saturdays from 9:30 - 2:30pm.
The job is well-suited for candidates with prior teaching experience who are interested in working long term in a non-classroom education environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages and delivers all conference activities such as preparing conference materials and meeting with parents to keep families enrolled in Sylvan
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
Manages initial and ongoing progress assessments, ensuring they are administered according to Sylvan standards
Helps to select, hire, and train new teachers
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, schedule changes, and tutoring inquiries
Motivates and develops staff by providing ongoing learning opportunities
Monitors student progress to ensure goals are achieved and ongoing family needs are met
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
Manages the center when the Center Director is unavailable or not in the Center.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred
State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
Two+ years of teaching experience
Experience in supervisor role preferred
Knowledge of current education curriculums
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
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
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge and abilities required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Schedule:
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Teaching Certificate/PEL (current or expired) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person