Center Manager – Education & Operations
Redwood City · Think Zone · Posted Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- Redwood City · Think Zone
About the role
- Think Zone is looking for a motivated, people-focused Center Manager to lead our Redwood City Learning Center.
- You'll have the opportunity to run the day-to-day operations of your own center, lead a team of tutors, build relationships with families, and help grow the local Think Zone community.
Responsibilities
- 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 meaningful relationships with students and parents
- Help families understand their child's learning progress
- Introduce Think Zone programs to prospective families
- Drive enrollment, retention, and referral initiatives
- Participate in local events, marketing, and community outreach
Requirements
- 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
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in education, tutoring, customer success, operations, hospitality, retail, sales, or team leadership
Benefits
- Enrollment commission
- Performance bonuses
- 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
