Who We Are:
Across North America and all over the world, Mathnasium Learning Centers are committed to teaching children math so that they understand it, master it, and love it.
Our world-class curriculum is built upon the Mathnasium Method— the result of decades of hands-on instruction and development — and has changed the lives of children since 2002.
Our centers are locally owned and operated right here in Northwest Queens, proudly serving families in:
- Astoria (opened September 2024)
- Long Island City (opened February 9, 2026)
We are committed to building strong partnerships with local schools and families while delivering exceptional math instruction through the Mathnasium Method.
About the Role
We are seeking a full-time Center Director to oversee operations across both our Astoria and LIC centers. This role blends:
- Multi-location team leadership
- Sales and enrollment growth
- Parent relationship management
- Academic oversight
- Community engagement
We are deeply committed to helping students build confidence, improve skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by both educational impact and operational excellence. We are looking for a results-oriented, go-getting, self-motivated leader while being a team player with a proven track record of driving performance, leading teams, and owning results. If you think like an operator—but care deeply about people and impact—this role is for you.
We are looking for a results-oriented, go-getting, self-motivated leader while being a team player with a proven track record of driving performance, leading teams, and owning results. If you think like an operator—but care deeply about people and impact—this role is for you.
Compensation includes competitive base salary plus performance-based earnings tied to enrollment, revenue, and retention goals.
You will manage Assistant Directors and Instructors who may float between both locations as needed.
Compensation
-Competitive annual base salary: $40,000 - $80,000
-Variable performance-based compensation ( $5,000-$15,000) tied to:
- New student enrollments
- Revenue growth
- Retention benchmarks
- Overall center performance
- Opportunity for increased earnings as both centers scale
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Center Leadership
- Oversee daily operations in both Astoria and LIC
- Coordinate staffing and scheduling across locations
- Develop Assistant Directors to manage shifts independently
- Ensure consistent instructional and service standards
Sales & Growth
- Respond promptly to inbound leads
- Conduct parent consultations and enroll students
- Build and maintain relationships with local schools and community organizations in NW Queens
- Execute grassroots marketing initiatives
- Track and improve conversion and retention metrics
Team Development
- Recruit, train, and schedule instructors
- Coach and motivate team members
- Foster a positive, accountable culture
Academic Oversight
- Administer student assessments
- Ensure fidelity to the Mathnasium Method
- Support instructional quality and student progress
Family Experience
- Build trusted relationships with parents
- Communicate progress clearly and proactively
- Resolve concerns with professionalism and care
Qualifications
- Proven leadership and strong people management skills
- Sales confidence and ability to close enrollments
- Highly organized with ability to manage across two locations
- Passion for working with students (grades PK–12)
- Strong math competency through at least Algebra I
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous management and/or sales experience preferred
Bonus if you have:
- Multi-unit or high-volume operations experience
- Background in working for and grow franchise business
- Background in education, tutoring, or enrichment programs
- Experience improving retention and student outcomes
Why This Role Is Unique
- Opportunity to work directly with ownership in a highly entrepreneurial and supportive environment.
- Locally owned business with real community impact
- Dual-location leadership in growing NW Queens neighborhoods
- Performance-based upside tied directly to your results
- Opportunity to grow into expanded leadership as both centers scale
All applicants are required to take a math literacy test to demonstrate math proficiency.
Additional Responsibilities:
In addition to conducting all the tasks and maintaining all the competencies of the center director position, Center Directors are required to have knowledge and be competent on all the tasks and competencies of the Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Assistant Center Director positions as well. These tasks and competencies can be found in the Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Assistant Center Director Job Descriptions, respectively.
Mathnasium locations are independently owned and operated by franchisees of Mathnasium Center Licensing, LLC ("Mathnasium"). Franchisees are independent business people and not employed by Mathnasium. Thus, each franchisee and each franchisee center is unique and the franchisee is alone responsible for all employment matters in their center. If you are hired to work at a center, the franchisee will be your employer, not Mathnasium.
Work schedule
- Weekend availability
- Other
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
- Other
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid training
- Paid time off
