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Educational Site Director

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Check us out on Instagram @indielearningco Site Director Indie Learning Co. | Phoenix Metro Area ... This is a leadership role built on educational judgment, not just operations. You will own the ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director educational leadership in the United States is $74,307.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Director Educational Leadership job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,307 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Center Director/Educational Administrator

Fishers, IN

$48K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage essential operational activities such as teacher payroll, customer billing, account maintenance, and teacher scheduling.

  • Provide customer service by answering phone calls and walk-ins promptly during business hours.

  • Assess and observe students, meet with parents to deliver results, set goals, and discuss enrollment options.


Job description

Sylvan Learning - Center Director/Educational Administrator

Join the Sylvan Learning team, where education is everything, learning is personal, great teachers inspire, technology accelerates, and results are achieved. Sylvan Learning is a globally recognized education franchise. Sylvan Learning provides personalized academic tutoring for students from kindergarten through 12th grade to help students get ahead or simply get caught up!

SALARY

  • $48,000-$50,000

BENEFITS

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

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

·  Has a passion for education and a deep understanding of the importance of academic success.

·  Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable wearing many hats.

·  Is a natural relationship builder and has a passion for making, setting, and achieving goals.

·  Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and the local community.

·  Is committed to continuously improving performance metrics to ensure center and revenue growth as well as students’ educational growth.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION-CENTER DIRECTOR

  • The Center Director keeps the Center running smoothly by managing essential operational activities, such as teacher payroll, customer billing, account maintenance and monitoring, teacher scheduling and labor management.
  • The CD is the friendly face of Sylvan, providing top-notch customer service and ensures all phone calls and walk-ins are answered promptly during business hours.
  • The CD will work closely with the Director of Student Advancement to ensure that our instruction is top-notch.
  • The CD assesses and observes students, followed by meeting with the parents to deliver results and observations along with setting goals and plans for success.
  • The CD meets with parents to discuss enrollment options & opportunities, as well as ongoing support.
  • The CD consistently maintains the KPI system of expectations in sales and operations.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable wearing many hats.
  • A natural relationship builder, with parents, students, colleagues and local community.
  • Driven to make, set and achieve goals.
  • Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills.     
  • 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!      
  • Know how to control and manage your time
  • Must love working with people and find kids fun! –Need we say more?   
  • Can handle a group text- Communication is key!        
  • You’re a leader who pulls not pushes.    
  • Believes in the power of Radical Honesty.      
  • Can embrace the phrase— “it always works out”- because it always works out.       
  • Loves to learn and values feedback as an opportunity to grow.
  • Believes education is valuable and important!
  • Know about Simon Sinek--or at least watched his Ted Talk before deciding to apply.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • A passion for education and academic success.

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.