GENERAL SUMMARYThe Director of Education is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality student programs, resulting in academic growth. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Observes and coaches instructional staff on a regular basis to ensure that teachers follow Sylvan's Instructional guidelines and deliver academic sessions that are balanced and robust
- Prepares enrollment and ongoing conference documents for Executive Director.
- Assists in selecting and hiring teachers, ensuring that all new staff meet Sylvan hiring standards.
- Ensures that all teachers are trained and certified to deliver Sylvan programs and assessments.
- Assists Executive Director in managing teaching staff to meet Center needs and to control labor costs
- Partners with Executive Director to run day-to-day operations including customer account management
- Ensures that initial and ongoing progress assessments are administered according to Sylvan standards
- Monitors student progress through a consistent Program Quality Review process to ensure academic goals are achieved.
- Keeps Sylvan Store stocked and attractive to the students
- Supports the Executive Director in maintaining ongoing communication with classroom teachers.
- Checks students in and out of the Center with particular attention to student safety and well-being
- Greets and assists students, parents, and potential customers according to Sylvan standards
- Manages teacher schedules and communicates monthly
- Performs other tasks as required by the Executive Director.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
- State teaching credentials
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with instructional technology and tablet computers
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications
- Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
- Ability to supervise, coach, and develop teachers/instructional staff
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible
- Self-sufficiency in ownership of work and tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
- Ability to work collaboratively; strong team player
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds
Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop/kneel. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.