Part-Time Director of Education - Apopka
sylvan learning centerTallahassee, FL
Part-Time Director of Education - Apopka
L4
sylvan learning centerTallahassee, FLyesterday
Occupations
Teachers and Instructors, All OtherEducation Administrators, All OtherEducation Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryIndustries
Administration of Education ProgramsElementary and Secondary SchoolsAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and InstructionSylvan Learning of Apopka is currently hiring a part-time Director of Education. This position will begin as part-time, including core hours of 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at least two days per week and 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. two Saturdays per month, with many additional hours available, if desired. This could soon lead to a full-time position for the right person.
Sylvan Learning provides personalized educational tutoring to K-12 students in the areas of math, reading, writing, study skills, homework support, and SAT/ACT prep. The Director of Education role oversees student programs from initial parent interest through program completion, including diagnostic assessment, program development and delivery, ongoing conferences with parents, communication with classroom teachers, and progress assessments. When the Center Director is unavailable or not in the Center, the Director of Education serves as the point-of-contact for customers and manages Center operations. The Director of Education also communicates with the Center Director regularly to ensure quality and consistency of the customer experience. The ideal candidate will have an education background, have a natural customer-service-oriented focus, be coachable in financial and sales areas, and find joy in helping students achieve success!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Observe and coach instructional staff on a regular basis to ensure that teachers follow Sylvan’s Instructional Management guidelines and deliver instructional sessions that are balanced and robust
Manage and deliver conference activities such as preparing conference materials and meeting with parents to keep families informed of progress and enrolled in Sylvan
Select, hire, train, and motivate all certified teachers and staff
Ensure initial and ongoing progress assessments are administered according to Sylvan standards
Ensure that all staff who administer assessments are properly trained and certified
Motivate and develop staff by providing ongoing learning opportunities
Establish and maintain ongoing communication with classroom teachers to ensure Sylvan programs meet student and family needs and foster positive community relationships. This may involve school visits.
Teaching during instructional hours - approximately 20-50% of the time, as needed.
Contribute to center profitability by controlling labor budget through managing instructor staffing levels and schedules
Partner with Center Director to run day-to-day operations including customer account management
Check students in and out of the Center with particular attention to student safety and well-being.
Greet and assist students, parents, and potential customers according to Sylvan standards.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDBachelor's Degree in Education or related field
State teaching credentials
Knowledge of current educational policy and Florida Standards
Minimum of two years of teaching experience; Experience in supervisory role preferred
Previous retail and/or sales experience
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and other standard business applications used by the Center
Sales and marketing experience preferred, with a strong focus on customer service
Experience using social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
REQUIREDProven ability to supervise, coach, and develop teachers/instructional staff
Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
Extremely organized and detail oriented; Proven ability to multi task and be flexible
Willing to lift boxes, clean floors, and hold doors if that is what is needed for the team
Is always learning, growing, and being stretched
Desires to be a part of something larger than themselves
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
Self-sufficiency in ownership of work and tasks
Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Ability to work collaboratively; Strong team player who leads by example
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including frequent evenings and weekends
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge and abilities required.
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.
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Level
MidL4
Location
Tallahassee, FL
Occupation
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Industry
Administration of Education Programs
Posted
yesterday
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