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Center Manager – Education & Operations at Think Academy US | LAYIQ

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 to create an engaging learning experience for students and families.

We're continuing to expand across the Bay Area, which means we're also creating new opportunities for our team members to grow with us.

What You'll Do

Lead Your Center
You'll take ownership of the day-to-day experience at the Redwood City location.
Oversee daily center operations, scheduling, classrooms, and learning resources
Help recruit, onboard, schedule, and support a team of tutors
Create an organized, welcoming, and positive environment
Solve day-to-day challenges and keep the center running smoothly
Partner with other Center Managers and HQ teams for support
Build Relationships With Students & Families
You'll be one of the main faces of Think Zone for families at your center.
Build meaningful 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
Help create a community families want to stay part of Help Grow the Center
You'll also have the opportunity to learn the business side of running a learning center.
Introduce Think Zone programs to prospective families
Support trial classes and help families find the right program
Drive enrollment, retention, and referral initiatives
Build relationships with local schools and community organizations
Participate in local events, marketing, and community outreach
Work toward center growth goals while earning enrollment commission and performance bonuses
Who We're Looking For We're especially interested in candidates who are excited to grow into leadership
, even if you haven't formally managed a team before.
You may be a great fit if you: Have a bachelor's degree
Enjoy working with students, families, and teams
Are confident communicating and building relationships
Are organized and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
Take initiative and enjoy figuring out solutions
Want responsibility and ownership rather than a highly structured desk job
Are interested in developing skills in operations, leadership, customer experience, and business growth
Can work full-time and in person in Redwood City
Experience in education, tutoring, customer success, operations, hospitality, retail, sales, or team leadership is helpful, but we're open to candidates from different backgrounds who demonstrate strong potential.

Your compensation includes:

$30/hour base pay + commission based off student enrollment

Additional performance bonus opportunities

You'll also receive:

Health insurance
Paid sick leave
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Training and ongoing management support
Regular feedback and professional development
Career advancement opportunities as Think Zone expands
Schedule & Planned Time Off
This is a full-time, in-person position averaging
35–40 hours per week across

48 working weeks per year.

Four weeks are scheduled off each year:

July 4th week

Thanksgiving week

Christmas week

New Year's week

Where This Role Can Take You

We want this position to be more than just your next job.

As a Center Manager, you'll develop hands-on experience across people management, operations, customer experience, enrollment, community outreach, and business performance.

As Think Zone continues expanding, strong performers can grow into leadership roles overseeing larger teams and multiple locations:

Center Manager → Regional Manager → Regional Director

You'll receive training and ongoing support along the way—you'll have ownership of your center without being expected to figure everything out on your own.

Why Join Think Zone?

Build real leadership experience.

Manage a center, lead a team, work with families, and take ownership of results.

See the impact of your work.

You'll know the students, families, and tutors you're supporting rather than being removed from the day-to-day experience.

Grow your earning potential.

Your $30/hour base pay is complemented by enrollment commission and performance bonus opportunities.

Develop beyond one function.

Build experience in operations, people management, customer experience, sales, marketing, and business growth.

Grow as Think Zone grows.

We're expanding across the Bay Area, creating opportunities for successful team members to take on larger leadership responsibilities.

Get support while building independence.

You'll work closely with experienced managers and HQ teams while gradually taking greater ownership of your center.

Center Manager – Education & Operations

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