Learning Center Manager

Thinkacademyus; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Sick Leave401(k)

Retirement Plan & Match

Clear Career Advancement Pathway

Job summary

Think Zone is hiring a Center Manager to launch and grow new learning centers in the Bay Area. You will own day-to-day operations, drive enrollment, and build strong relationships with families and students to deliver outstanding service.

Ideal candidates are proactive, have a Bachelor’s degree, and are excited to lead a team in-person from the ground up, with clear career growth and HQ support in a fast-growing education startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Mandarin proficiency preferred but not required.
• Based in the Bay Area and available for full-time in-person work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day center operations, scheduling, and customer experience.
• Drive enrollment growth through local outreach, partnerships, events, and referrals.
• Build relationships with families to ensure high satisfaction and retention.
• Recruit, train, and coach tutors with HQ support.
• Collaborate with HQ teams on curriculum, operations, marketing, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title

Learning Center Manager (Full-Time, In-Person)

Work Location (In-Person)

1072 S De Anza Blvd A103, San Jose, CA 95129

Employment Type

Full-time (In-Person)

Working Structure

• Working Hours: 35–40 hours/week
  Working Weeks: 48 weeks/year (4 scheduled weeks off)
  Base Hourly Rate: $30–$35/hour + Commission

Scheduled Weeks Off (Center Shutdown)

• July 4th Week
• Thanksgiving Week
• Christmas Week
• New Year Week

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave401(k)
• Retirement Plan & Match
• Clear Career Advancement Pathway

About Think Zone

Think Zone is a fast-growing Bay Area-based learning center brand offering personalized and effective math education for K–8 students. We are building a new type of education experience that combines strong curriculum, operational systems, and high-touch student support to help families achieve long-term academic success.

About the Role

We are looking for highly driven, entrepreneurial Center Managers to launch and grow our learning centers across the Bay Area. This role is not simply focused on maintaining daily operations — we are looking for individuals who are excited to build a center from 0 to 1 and take ownership of its long-term growth and success.

What You’ll Do

Center Growth & Community Development

• Proactively research and understand the local community, school landscape, and K–8 family needs in your assigned market
• Drive student enrollment growth through local outreach, partnerships, events, referrals, and community engagement
• Develop ideas and strategies to increase brand awareness and student acquisition
• Convert trial students into long-term enrollments through relationship-building and customer experience
• Partner closely with the Growth Team to achieve ambitious center growth goals

Center Ownership & Operations

• Lead day-to-day operations and ensure smooth center execution, scheduling, and customer experience\
• Build strong relationships with families and maintain high parent satisfaction and retention
• Monitor student learning progress and collect parent/student feedback to improve service quality

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and coach tutors with HQ support
• Build a positive, accountable, and high-energy center culture
• Maintain teaching and service quality through ongoing feedback and operational oversight

System Building & Collaboration

• Support new operational systems and process improvements as the company scales
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HQ teams including curriculum, operations, marketing, and training

You're a Great Fit If You Are

• Highly proactive and growth-oriented
• Excited by the challenge of building and growing a center from the ground up
• Interested in understanding local communities and finding creative ways to attract students and families
• Outgoing, positive, and comfortable building relationships with parents and students
• Organized, dependable, and able to balance both operations and business growth
• Motivated to build a long-term leadership career in education and operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred but not required, as this role may involve communication with Mandarin-speaking parents and students
• Based in the Bay Area and available for full-time in-person work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in education, operations, customer service, sales, marketing, or team leadership is a plus

Growth Path

Center Manager → Regional Manager → Regional Director

You will receive structured training, mentorship, and clear performance benchmarks with strong opportunities for career growth as the company continues to expand.

Why Join Think Zone?

• Mission-driven company focused on real student outcomes
• Opportunity to build and grow a business-like operation with real ownership
• Develop leadership experience across operations, growth, marketing, and people management
• Fast-growing startup environment with strong HQ support and career advancement opportunities
• Join a collaborative and ambitious team passionate about education and innovation