Tutoring Center Manager

thinkacademyus; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement plan with company–m}

Training and ongoing managementsupport

Enrollment commission

Job summary

Think Zone in Redwood City seeks a Tutoring Center Manager to lead the center’s day-to-day operations, guide a tutor team, and strengthen relationships with families. You will drive enrollment, manage schedules, and ensure a welcoming, organized center environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HQ, ongoing coaching, and growth opportunities within the Think Zone network as the Bay Area centers expand. Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with students in education, tutoring, teaching, or similar setting.
• Strong spoken and written English; confident communication with parents, students, and tutors.

Responsibilities

• Lead your center and oversee daily operations, scheduling, classrooms, and learning resources.
• Onboard, schedule, and support a team of tutors.
• Build relationships with students and families and grow enrollment and center performance.
• Collaborate with other Center Managers and HQ teams for support.
• Drive enrollment, retention, and referral initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

People leadership

Customer relationship

Center operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TUTORING CENTER MANAGER

Location: Redwood City, CA | In-Person

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule:

• Tuesday and Thurs 2:00pm - 8:00pm
• Weds and Friday 2:00pm - 7:00pm
• Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm; 1:30- 6:30pm

Compensation: $30/hour + Enrollment Commission

Lead a Tutoring Center and Grow Your Career in Education

Think Zone is hiring a people-focused Tutoring Center Manager to lead our Redwood City Learning Center. You will run the center day to day, lead a team of tutors, build relationships with families, and help grow our local community.

This role is a strong fit if you love working with students, communicate clearly, and want to take ownership of a center. You do not need to have managed a team before.

About Think Zone

Think Zone is a growing network of Bay Area learning centers helping K-8 students build stronger math skills, confidence, and independent learning habits. We combine thoughtfully designed curriculum, technology-driven learning tools, and personalized in-person support. As we expand across the Bay Area, we are creating new opportunities for our team to grow with us.

What You’ll Do

• Lead your center
• Oversee daily operations, scheduling, classrooms, and learning resources
• Onboard, schedule, and support a team of tutors
• Keep the center organized, welcoming, and running smoothly
• Partner with other Center Managers and HQ teams for support
• Build relationships with students and families
• Build trusting relationships with students and parents
• Help families understand their child's learning progress
• Create a positive experience from a family's first visit through long-term enrollment
• Work with tutors and families to support student success
• Help grow the center
• Introduce Think Zone programs to prospective families and support trial classes
• Drive enrollment, retention, and referral initiatives
• Build relationships with local schools and community organizations
• Take part in local events and community outreach
• Work toward center growth goals while earning enrollment commission and performance bonuses

Requirements

• Have a bachelor's degree
• Have experience working with students in education, tutoring, teaching, or a similar setting
• Have strong spoken and written English and communicate confidently with parents, students, and tutors
• Be comfortable with K-8 math and able to explain it to children
• Be open to developing sales skills, including talking with families about programs and working toward enrollment goals
• Be available for the full schedule: Tuesday-Friday 2:00-7:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, in person in Redwood City
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice to Have

• Experience in customer success, hospitality, retail, sales, or team leadership
• Strong organization and the ability to juggle several priorities
• Initiative and a desire to own a center and its results
• Prior management experience is not required . We are happy to train someone who is excited to grow into leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

• $30/hour base pay
• Commission based on student enrollment
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Training and ongoing management support
• Regular feedback and professional development

Schedule and Planned Time Off

This is a full-time, in-person position across 48 working weeks per year. Four weeks are scheduled off each year and please note they are unpaid:

• July 4th week
• Thanksgiving week
• Christmas week
• New Year's week

Where This Role Can Take You

• Tutoring Center Manager - Regional Manager - Regional Director

As Think Zone grows, strong performers can move into larger leadership roles. You will have ownership of your center with training and support from experienced managers and HQ teams along the way.

Why Join Think Zone?

Build real leadership experience by managing a center, leading a team, and working with families.

See your impact by getting to know the students, families, and tutors you support.

Grow your earning potential with commission and bonuses on top of base pay.

Develop beyond one function across operations, people management, customer experience, and business growth.

Grow as we grow as we expand across the Bay Area.