Assistant Center Manager

Assistant Center Manager (Education Operations & Family Engagement)

Location: Mission District, San Francisco, CA

Schedule: Part-Time (22–25 hours/week)

Compensation: Starting at $30/hour with a comprehensive 90-day performance review. Based on performance, leadership, and demonstrated commitment, compensation may increase to $32–34/hour. Additional performance incentives and future leadership opportunities are available as the center grows.

About Us

We are more than an after-school learning center—we are committed to helping children develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Located in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District, we proudly serve a diverse community of families and believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential through consistent learning and encouragement.

As our center continues to grow, we are looking for an exceptional individual who wants to build a meaningful career in educational leadership—not simply fill a position.

About the Role

This is a leadership-track position designed for someone who enjoys working with children, building strong relationships with families, and helping a small business grow.

During your first few months, you will receive hands-on training in our educational philosophy, daily operations, and management systems. As you demonstrate leadership and proficiency, you will gradually take on greater responsibility and play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the center.

Our long-term goal is to develop this role into a Center Manager position for the right individual.

What You'll Do

Student Success

Support students during class sessions.

Observe student progress and provide encouragement.

Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment.

Help ensure instructional quality and consistency.

Family Engagement

Welcome and build relationships with families.

Answer parent questions professionally and compassionately.

Assist with student orientations and enrollment appointments.

Follow up with prospective and current families.

Deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Operations

Assist with opening and closing procedures.

Prepare instructional materials and student work.

Maintain accurate student records.

Coordinate daily administrative tasks.

Support scheduling and operational organization.

Help maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional center environment.

Leadership

Lead by example with professionalism and integrity.

Support and mentor classroom assistants.

Help improve systems and operational efficiency.

Take ownership of assigned projects.

Grow into increasing leadership responsibilities over time.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

Loves working with children and families.

Has exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Is highly organized and dependable.

Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.

Can work independently while also supporting a collaborative team.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Is eager to grow into a leadership role.

Is comfortable learning new technology and operational systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in education, tutoring, childcare, customer service, or office administration.

Experience supervising or leading a small team is a plus.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Familiarity with the Mission District community is a strong advantage.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred but not required.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

We're intentionally building a workplace where people can grow professionally.

You'll receive structured training, ongoing coaching, and increasing responsibility as you develop your leadership skills. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of our center and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

If you're looking for a position where you can build a long-term career in education and operations while making a real difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation & Growth

Starting pay: $30/hour

22–25 guaranteed hours per week

90-day performance review with opportunity to increase to $32–34/hour

Leadership development and mentoring

Opportunities for additional responsibilities as the center grows

Future performance-based incentives tied to individual contributions and center success

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter telling us why you're interested in working with children and families and what excites you about helping build a growing educational center in San Francisco's Mission District.

Email: sfbernal@ikumon.com

Phone number: 415-533-4425 (text preferred)