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Center Director /Educational Administrator

Sylvan Learning Center
Elkhart, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

Urgent Opportunity: Center Director / Educational Administrator at Sylvan Learning 

Are you looking for a dynamic environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children? Do you thrive in a fun and supportive setting that inspires learning? If so, Sylvan Learning is the perfect place for you!

 At Sylvan Learning, we are dedicated to building academic confidence and igniting intellectual curiosity in our students. As a Center Director, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized academic tutoring for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Join us and enjoy a competitive salary of $48,000 - $52,000 along with fantastic benefits!

BENEFITS

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Sylvan Tuition Incentives
  • Up to 100 hours of PTO (start date dependent)

Who We Are Looking For

  • A passionate advocate for education with a deep understanding of academic success.
  • A highly skilled multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • A natural relationship builder who enjoys setting and achieving goals.
  • Someone with exceptional communication skills to connect with parents, students, and the community.
  • A motivated individual committed to improving performance metrics.

At Sylvan Learning, we value creativity, passion, and a growth mindset. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself, challenge yourself, and make a real impact. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  •  Maintain KPI expectations in sales and operations.
  • Be the friendly face of Sylvan, providing top-notch customer service 
  • Assess and observe students, discuss results and observations with parents, and set goals that accompany a plan for success
  • Keep our center running like a well-oiled machine by managing essential operational activities, such as teacher payroll, customer billing, account maintenance and monitoring, teacher scheduling, and labor management
  •  Work closely with the Director of Student Advancement to ensure excellent instruction is delivered
  • Be the expert at keeping our customers engaged and enrolled by directing the sales and service process throughout the customer lifecycle
  •  Use community engagement initiatives to drive enrollments and promote Sylvan
  • Build strong relationships with teachers and other key players in education 
  •  Be a champion for student safety and well-being by ensuring that our center adheres to all policies and safety standards.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Can define your "win" – we need someone that is hungry, and no, we don't mean for pizza!
  •  Multitask like it is going out of style- we do work with kids after all!
  • Have a memory like Rain Man
  • Know how to control and manage your time—Ferris Bueller should not be your role model
  • Must love working with people and find kids fun! – Need we say more?
  • Can handle a group text- Communication is key!
  • Believes in the power of Radical Honesty
  • Can embrace the phrase— “it always works out”
  • Believes education is valuable and important!
  • Know about Simon Sinek--or at least watched his Ted Talk before deciding to apply
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and make an impact, apply now to join our passionate team at Sylvan Learning !

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.

Salary : $48,000 - $52,000

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