Job Description

Sylvan Learning is the industry leader in providing supplemental education to children in Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are an organization that prides itself in instilling knowledge and confidence in each student. Our Coquitlam/Burnaby location in British Columbia is now looking for a full-time Director of Education. JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Education:

• Will be part of the management team and report to the Centre Director

• Supports the Centre Director and the other Director of Education in delivering assessments to students, updating lesson plans, and preparing teaching materials

• Will, from time to time, teach the Sylvan curriculum in a 3:1 setting to students. He/she will interact with and motivate students during instruction, and evaluate and document student progress after instruction.

• Conducts parent conferences on a regular and timely basis, with appropriate documentation.

• Maintains regular contact with the schools via teacher conference either in-person, via e-mail or over the telephone.

• Communicates with the Centre Director any concerns regarding student progress or instructor performance

• Trains new instructors and monitors teacher performance

• Provides teachers with regular feedback

• Acts as a backup to the Centre Director in his/her duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate must:

• be fluent in English (written and oral).

• be hard-working, exude empathy and love working with children.

• hold a completed Bachelor of Education degree from an accredited university.

• be interested and willing to learn the business side of the operation.

• be comfortable with working with computers and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of iPads and Zoom an asset.

• be a self-starter who is able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities. He/she is also articulate, organized, professional, detail-oriented, and able to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• have reliable transportation (vehicle preferred)

If you possess the above qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume Attn: Samantha Allen. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Location:

• Coquitlam & Burnaby ? 5 days per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday
• Occasional weekend shift for marketing events

Benefits:

• Vacation & paid time off
• Extended health care
• Dental care

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work remotely:

• No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place