Education & Operations Assistant

Sylvan Learning of Omaha
2025 hours/week $19$22/hour

Sylvan Learning of Omaha is looking for a part-time Education & Operations Assistant to work alongside our Center Director and instructional team. This role combines student instruction family communication and day-to-day center operations.

Were looking for someone who is dependable personable organized and proactive. Someone who can work independently recognize what needs to be done and take initiative to support students families and teachers.

This position offers opportunities to take on additional responsibilities increase hours and potentially grow into a full-time position.

• Deliver individualized instruction using Sylvans instructional programs
• Assess students and monitor progress
• Review student education plans and communicate concerns or updates to the Director
• Prepare instructional materials and support daily instructional flow
• Support teachers and students as needed

• Prepare for and schedule ongoing conferences
• Communicate with families by phone text and email
• Assist families when the Director is unavailable
• Build positive relationships with students and families
• Grow into independently preparing for and delivering family conferences

• Assist with opening and closing the center
• Keep the center clean organized and prepared for students
• Organize materials and maintain the token store
• Assist with teacher schedules and daily center organization
• Communicate with teachers regarding student needs and daily operations
• Take initiative to identify and complete tasks that keep the center running smoothly

This is not a formal management position but it is an opportunity to develop leadership skills and take on increasing responsibility over time.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation and ability to consistently arrive on time
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working with students families and staff
• Ability to learn and navigate technology and new systems
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle student and family information appropriately
• Successful completion of a background check

• College coursework or degree in education child development business communications or a related field
• Experience in teaching tutoring childcare or education
• Experience in customer service or administration
• Experience working with children students or families

• Positive personable and professional
• Dependable and responsible
• Takes initiative and follows through
• Eager to learn and grow
• Open to feedback and new responsibilities
• Enjoys working with students and families

• 2025 hours per week
• $19$22/hour based on experience and qualifications paid on the 5th and 20th of each month.
• Consistent availability MondayThursday and every other Saturday
• Generally 45 hours per shift
• Two closing shifts per week required
• Friday morning hours are available but not required
• Some flexibility outside of regular hours is preferred for assessments conferences and other center needs
• Additional hours may be available with potential to grow into full-time
• Discounted Sylvan services for immediate family members

Our ideal candidate can consistently work 5 days per week with most shifts during our busiest instructional hours.

Typical availability:

Monday: 12:305:30 PM or 1:306:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:305:30 PM or 2:307:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:305:30 PM or 1:306:30 PM
Thursday: 12:305:30 PM or 2:307:30 PM
Friday: Optional/as needed typically 9:00 AM11:00 AM or 12:00 PM
Saturday: Every other Saturday 9:0011:30 AM with occasional extension to 12:00 PM

Specific days and hours may be discussed based on candidate availability and center needs.

No prior Sylvan experience is required. Training will include:

• Required online Sylvan training courses
• Hands-on training and shadowing
• Sylvans instructional programs and educational philosophy
• Student assessments and education plans
• Center operations and opening/closing procedures
• Sylvan Sync EdAdmin HUB Sylvan U Google Drive and other systems
• Pricing programs family communication and conference preparation

Responsibilities will increase as you become comfortable in the role. Completion of required online training courses is expected as part of the position.

As you gain experience you may have opportunities to:

• Prepare and deliver family conferences
• Take greater ownership of education plan reviews
• Support additional parent meetings and community engagement
• Take on greater responsibility for center operations
• Increase weekly hours
• Grow into a full-time position

After several months we want this person to be someone the Center Director can rely on without needing to provide a daily to-do list.

Success means:

• Knowing our students families and their needs
• Building strong relationships with teachers
• Understanding our programs and center operations
• Taking initiative and following through
• Keeping the center organized and running smoothly
• Becoming increasingly independent in the role

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students lives while gaining experience in education leadership communication and center operations.

If youre dependable personable take initiative and want a position where you can learn contribute and grow wed love to hear from you!

Sylvan Learning of Omaha provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion national origin age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status disability marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.