Part-Time Director of Education - Sylvan Learning Center
Ames, IA 50014
About the Job
Help children and teachers succeed in this Director of Education role.
We are searching for a dynamic person who loves interacting with kids as much as watching them grow to their full potential. This position requires someone who can learn the Sylvan systems, has a high regard for attention to detail, anticipates problems before they become one, works well managing others, loves talking about education and wants to see kids grow and learn.
At Sylvan, we are building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring the love of learning. We believe education is everything. A child’s future depends on a solid education and a love of learning. We teach our students how to learn, so they build confidence and develop the skills needed to achieve success in school and beyond.
The Director of Education and Operations (DE) is responsible for the educational quality of the programs within the Center and making sure the center runs smoothly. The DE works with the Center Director in achieving the revenue, profitability and quality goals for the Cen ter. You will need to work some nights until 8pm.
Benefits:
- Bonus opportunities
Requirements:
- At least 2 nights working from 4 pm - 8 pm. Every other Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
- ABA or BS degree in Education or similar.
- The Director of Education must have a teaching certificate (can be expired).
- Must be Sylvan corporate certified Director of Education within one year in the position.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Uses Sylvan software to run schedules, accounting and operations to insure the highest level of customer service for parents and students.
- Manages the progress of all students. Performs regular Prescription Quality Reviews for each student, prepares and delivers parent & school conferences, makes necessary adjustments to student programs to ensure maximum growth, processes dis-enrollment of students exiting the program.
- Conducts initial diagnostic assessments and designs programs for each individual student.
- Conferences with parents on a regular basis, including monthly conferences and exit conferences. Works with the Center Director to monitor that all parent conferences are completed monthly.
- Communicates with schools regarding student programs, either in person or over the phone.
- Manages student progress assessments.
- Hires, trains, and implements staff motivation and development programs.
- Schedules instructors according to the needs of the center.
- Is the Lead Teacher, teaching when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Manages and supervises the Instructional staff. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and performance evaluations of these staff members to ensure the profitability and success of the Center.
- Meets with parents routinely.
- Follows the Sylvan Way and is trained in maintaining the highest standards.
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.
