GENERAL SUMMARY

The 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.