Assistant Learning Center Manager

• Location: Redwood City, CA
• Employment Type: Part-Time, In-Person
• Schedule: Approximately 25 hours/week, Tuesday–Saturday
• Pay: $25/hour

No previous management experience required. We’re looking for motivated early-career candidates who are excited to learn, take ownership, and develop their skills in education, operations, and leadership.

About Think Zone

Think Zone is a fast-growing Bay Area learning center focused on providing personalized and effective math education for K–8 students.

We believe great education starts with great people. As we continue to expand, we're looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with us and develop their careers in education, business operations, and leadership .

About the Role

Are you a recent graduate or early in your career and looking for an opportunity to build leadership and operations experience?

As an Assistant Learning Center Manager , you'll work closely with the Learning Center Manager to support the day-to-day operations of our Redwood City center. You'll gain hands-on experience working with students, families, tutors, and our HQ teams while developing skills across center operations, customer experience, team coordination, community engagement, and business growth .

You don't need previous management experience. We're looking for someone who is proactive, people-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable taking on different responsibilities as needed.

What You'll Learn & Do

Support Center Operations

Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Redwood City Learning Center

Coordinate class schedules, tutors, students, and center activities

Help maintain an organized, welcoming, and positive center environment

Support the Learning Center Manager with administrative and operational tasks

Help identify and resolve day-to-day center issues

Support Students & Families

Build positive relationships with students and parents

Help prospective families learn more about Think Zone and our programs

Support families throughout trial classes, enrollment, and ongoing classes

Gather parent feedback and help ensure families receive a high level of support

Help monitor the overall student and family experience

Develop Your Leadership Skills

Assist with tutor onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing coordination

Help support and communicate with the center's tutor team

Learn how to provide feedback and address operational issues

Develop communication, problem-solving, and people-management skills

Step in to support center operations when the Learning Center Manager is unavailable

Help Grow the Center

Support local events, community outreach, and marketing initiatives

Help build relationships with local schools, families, and community organizations

Encourage referrals and help introduce Think Zone to new families

Work with the Learning Center Manager and HQ teams on ideas to improve enrollment, retention, and the overall center experience

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

Are a recent graduate or early-career professional

Are interested in gaining experience in operations and leadership

Enjoy working with children, families, and people

Are friendly, outgoing, and comfortable communicating with new people

Take initiative and are willing to jump in where needed

Are organized and able to balance multiple responsibilities

Enjoy solving problems and figuring things out

Want to grow your career in education, operations, or management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred

No previous management experience required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organized, dependable, and proactive

Able to work approximately 25 hours per week, Tuesday–Saturday

Able to work in person at our Redwood City Learning Center

Mandarin proficiency is preferred but not required

Previous experience in education, tutoring, customer service, retail, sales, operations, internships, or student leadership is a plus

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Growth Opportunities

This position is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build hands-on management experience before stepping into a full-time leadership role.

As Think Zone continues to grow, strong performers may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and advance into roles such as:

Assistant Learning Center Manager → Learning Center Manager → Regional Manager → Regional Director

You'll receive hands-on training and support while learning how to operate and grow a successful learning center.

Why Join Think Zone?

Start building leadership experience early — Gain hands-on experience supporting the operations of a learning center.

Learn by doing — Develop practical skills across operations, customer experience, recruiting, team coordination, and community outreach.

Grow with the company — Join Think Zone during an expansion stage with opportunities to take on greater responsibility.

Training & mentorship — Work closely with the Learning Center Manager and our HQ teams as you develop your skills.

Make an impact — Help create a positive learning environment for students and a great experience for families.