Manager, Faculty

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The responsibility of the Faculty Manager is to grow the test prep business by hiring, managing, and engaging a team of excellent teachers; accurately staff classes and tutoring assignments based on teacher performance and availability while simultaneously managing related expenses; Ensure excellent instruction and learning experiences for our students.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Assign teachers to classes and tutoring sessions based on their expertise, availability, and business needs.
• Collaborate across teams to solve problems and ensure excellent and equitable student experiences across your area of responsibility. 
• Directly manage teachers in order to improve performance, foster development, and facilitate advancement. Ensure professional development and training opportunities for your team are utilized to enhance teaching skills. 
• Work directly with the Teacher Recruitment Team to identify and prioritize teacher hiring needs for your team. Oversee the onboarding process for new teachers, ensuring they are well-integrated into the company's culture and standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for teachers, addressing their concerns and providing support as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of teacher assignments.
• Accurately manage payroll for all direct reports.
• Improve employee engagement and the overall teacher experience.
• Partner with other teams to share teachers as business priority dictates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 experience in educational management, 
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to streamline processes and a high degree of organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in education management in a for-profit organization

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
And so much more!


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For full-time positions, Kaplan has two Salary Grades, this position is a position is a Salary Grade A: $31,200 to $78,600. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determined by the business.

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities.  Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.