Education Director

Sylvan Learning Center; Sylvan Springs (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Sylvan Tuition Incentives

Up to 100 hours of PTO (start date dep

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking an Education Director to lead our tutoring program, supervise teachers, and drive academic outcomes for K-12 students. You will partner with families and schools to deliver Sylvan’s proven instructional approach.

The role combines leadership, teaching oversight, and program development, with responsibilities such as hiring staff, training, coaching, scheduling, and ensuring progress assessments. Expect a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team of teachers and instructors.
• Strong communication with parents and staff.
• Commitment to student academic growth.

Responsibilities

• Select & hire teachers and ensure hiring standards.
• Oversee teacher training and certification.
• Observe and coach instructional staff to Sylvan guidelines.
• Administer initial and ongoing progress assessments.
• Schedule and manage teaching staff to meet Center needs.
• Monitor student progress and family needs.
• Prepare, manage, and deliver conferences.
• Support family retention initiatives.
• Set weekly goals with Center Director and drive sales growth.
• Collaborate with Center Director on daily operations.
• Motivate and develop teaching staff.
• Teach during instructional hours (20-50%).
• Make school visits to build relationships with schools.
• Check students in/out with safety and well-being in mind.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Time management

People skills

Communication

Honesty

Willingness to learn

Education passion

Knowledge of education systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

State teaching credentials

Job description

Sylvan Learning- Education Director

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 - $52,000

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!
• Know how to control and manage your time
• 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 Sinek--or at least watched his Ted Talk before deciding to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in education
• State teaching credentials (current or expired)

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.