Job Description
Sylvan Learning Centers-Director of Education-Indianapolis 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 Sinekor at least watched his Ted Talk before deciding to apply.
- Bachelor's degree in education
- State teaching credentials (current or expired)
Sylvan Learning Center
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