What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Director position at READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS CENTER?
Learning Center Director
Part-Time
Bloomfield Hills, MI
About Brainspring
Started in 1991, Brainspring is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of reading intervention through one-on-one tutoring and professional development. Our innovative courses are crafted to equip educators with a structured, multisensory tools and techniques necessary to effectively address reading challenges. Brainspring Tutoring services support struggling readers and students seeking enrichment in any academic subject. With a commitment to research-based practices and ongoing support, we strive to create a community of educators and tutors who are skilled, confident, and passionate about making a difference in their students' lives.
Position Overview
Through excellent customer service, the Center Director will maintain and increase center enrollment numbers. He or she will manage the day-to-day center and client needs. The Center Director will act as a support mentor for new and existing tutors in their center and oversee student progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the learning center including scheduling, facility, environment, and student/tutor flow.
- Ensure the center runs efficiently: manage center hours, tutor assignments, rooms, and student appointments.
- Maintain high-quality standards of tutoring and instruction — ensure the programs are delivered consistently and effectively.
- Interview, supervise, and evaluate tutors.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring to the tutoring team.
- Monitor student progress, ensure learning outcomes align with Brainspring’s curriculum (e.g., the Orton-Gillingham / Phonics First® approach) and maintain fidelity of instruction.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for families: respond to inquiries, build relationships, manage parent communication/feedback.
- Work with leadership team to grow the center, maintain occupancy targets, and ensure the business side of the center is healthy.
- Participate in meetings, contribute to decisions about growth, center expansion or optimization, and ensure the center aligns with the broader organizational mission and goals.
- Provide up to eight hours per week of tutoring in Phonics First or Structures if new to Brainspring.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
- (Preferred) Training in our Phonics First and or Structures reading curriculum(s) (will provide)
- (Preferred) 60 hrs of Phonics First or Structures teaching/tutoring (will provide)
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position. The Center Director will be expected to work a minimum of 25 hrs per week and also tutor up to 8 hrs per week. The majority of hours will take place M-Th in the afternoon and early evening, or on Saturday morning, at the learning center in Bloomfield Hills.
Why Join the Brainspring Team?
- Free Training and Professional Development
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Opportunities for full-time employment
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
What We Value
At Brainspring, we value collaboration, accountability, and initiative. You excel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. You know how to balance detail with big-picture strategy. You’re a proactive communicator who takes ownership, shares ideas, and continuously improves both the process and the product.