Center Manager – Education & Operations

Think Zone•Redwood City, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Tutoring Center Manager Location: Redwood City, CA | In-Person Employment Type: Full-Time (about 31 scheduled hours per week) Compensation: $30/hour + Enrollment Commission Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday: 2:00 PM–8:00 PM Wednesday and Friday: 2:00 PM–7:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30 PM–6:30 PM Lead a Tutoring Center and Grow Your Career in Education Think Zone is hiring a people-focused Tutoring Center Manager to lead our Redwood City Learning Center. You will run the center day to day, lead a team of tutors, build relationships with families, and help grow our local community. This role is a strong fit if you love working with students, communicate clearly, and want to take ownership of a center. You do not need to have managed a team before, and you do not need sales experience. We will train you. Strong performers can grow from Tutoring Center Manager to Regional Manager and Regional Director. About Think Zone Think Zone is a growing network of Bay Area learning centers helping K–8 students build stronger math skills, confidence, and independent learning habits. We combine thoughtfully designed curriculum, technology-driven learning tools, and personalized in-person support. As we expand across the Bay Area, we are creating new opportunities for our team to grow with us.

Requirements

Have a bachelor's degree
Have experience working with students in education, tutoring, teaching, or a similar setting
Have strong spoken and written English and communicate confidently with parents, students, and tutors
Be comfortable with K–8 math and able to explain it to children. You will complete a short math check during the hiring process.
Be open to learning sales skills, including talking with families about programs and working toward enrollment goals. Sales experience is not required, and we provide training.
Be available for the full schedule listed above, in person in Redwood City
Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer success, hospitality, retail, sales, or team leadership
Strong organization and the ability to juggle several priorities
Initiative and a desire to own a center and its results
Prior management experience is not required. We are happy to train someone who is excited to grow into leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations, scheduling, classrooms, and learning resources
Onboard, schedule, and support a team of tutors
Keep the center organized, welcoming, and running smoothly
Partner with other Center Managers and HQ teams for support
Build trusting relationships with students and parents
Help families understand their child's learning progress
Create a positive experience from a family's first visit through long-term enrollment
Work with tutors and families to support student success
Introduce Think Zone programs to prospective families and support trial classes
Drive enrollment, retention, and referral initiatives
Build relationships with local schools and community organizations
Take part in local events and community outreach
Work toward center growth goals while earning enrollment commission