Assistant Center Director (Leadership Track to Center Director)

Salary: $48,000 - $52,000 per year + Performance Bonuses

Make a Difference. Build a Career. Change Lives.

At Sylvan Learning, we help students build confidence, develop academic skills, and achieve success in school and beyond. We are looking for an energetic, relationship-driven leader who is passionate about helping children succeed and wants to grow into a Center Director role.

This position is designed for someone who enjoys working with families, leading teams, achieving goals, and making a meaningful impact in their community.

About the Role

As an Assistant Center Director, you will play a key role in ensuring students receive an exceptional educational experience while helping the center grow and thrive. You will work closely with students, parents, teachers, and staff while developing the skills necessary to advance into a Center Director position.

This role combines leadership, customer service, sales, education, and operations management.

What You'll Do

Student & Family Success

• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Conduct educational consultations and enrollment conferences.
• Help families understand the best learning solutions for their child.
• Monitor student progress and communicate successes.
• Ensure an outstanding customer experience.

Leadership & Team Management

• Support, coach, and motivate instructional staff.
• Assist with hiring, training, and onboarding team members.
• Help manage schedules and daily operations.
• Lead center activities and maintain a positive team culture.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism and excellence.

Sales & Business Development

• Follow up with prospective families and inquiries.
• Conduct enrollment conferences and recommend programs.
• Help achieve enrollment and retention goals.
• Participate in community outreach and local marketing efforts.
• Learn and master Sylvan's proven enrollment process.

Operations

• Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Support daily center operations and administrative functions.
• Ensure high-quality program delivery and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about helping children succeed.
• A natural relationship builder.
• Comfortable speaking with parents and families.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, energetic, and self-motivated.
• Comfortable working toward goals and performance targets.
• Interested in developing into a Center Director leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Leadership or management experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Sales, admissions, enrollment, or consultative sales experience.
• Experience in education, tutoring, childcare, youth programs, or related fields.
• Experience supervising employees or leading teams.

Compensation & Growth

• Starting salary: $45,000 - $52,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Leadership development and training
• Clear pathway to Center Director advancement
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and families

Why Sylvan?

Every day, we help students gain confidence, improve academically, and discover what they're capable of achieving. If you want a career where you can lead, grow, and make a real difference, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and start building a rewarding career while helping students succeed.