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Sylvan Learning Center

Center Director

Pay: $40,000/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Las Cruces, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.

$48,652 / year median in New Mexico

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Center Director Sylvan Learning Center - 3.8 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $40,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Staff supervision Customer relationship building Managing teams in a customer support role Coaching Client rapport building Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Financial analysis experience Experience working with children Bachelor's degree Financial performance measurement Productivity software School staff supervision Teaching Consultative selling Full Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Center Director is responsible for managing the overall customer experience, sales and local marketing strategies of the Center to achieve performance goals and grow the Center. The Center Director is also responsible for managing the day-to-day Center operations to ensure a consistent quality education experience for Sylvan customers while managing costs. He/She ensures that policies and procedures are executed according to Sylvan standards. The Director manages and coaches Center staff and serves as a principle point of contact for the Franchisee.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; Outgoing people-oriented approach preferred Proven ability to effectively use customer service and consultative sales skills to establish and build relationships Proven sales skills with a strong sense of urgency Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop Center staff Strong presentation skills for small group opportunities Ability to track and interpret business metrics and financial skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds Requirements Four year degree required Experience working with children required; Retail sales experience preferred Experience using Microsoft Office and other standard business applications including social media tools Familiarity with instructional technology and tablet computers preferred

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Experience:

Teaching:

3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Las Cruces, NM 88011 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Las Cruces, NM 88011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person