Learning Center Coordinator / Academic Manager (Part-Time)
Huntington Learning Center Lakel
- Lakeland, Florida
- 30+ days ago
Highlights
This is a hands-on leadership role — you will work directly with students and teachers to ensure strong instruction, steady progress, and a well-run learning environment. If you are organized, confident, and enjoy working with students and educators, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role in education.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lakeland, Florida |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $17–$18 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/la-grange |
Description
Help Students Build Skills That Last
We are hiring a Learning Center Coordinator / Academic Manager to lead our core academic programs in reading, math, and study skills.
This is a hands-on leadership role — you will work directly with students and teachers to ensure strong instruction, steady progress, and a well-run learning environment.
If you are organized, confident, and enjoy working with students and educators, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role in education.
What You’ll Do
Lead the Academic Floor
- Oversee daily instruction for reading, math, and study skills
- Ensure sessions run smoothly, efficiently, and with high quality
Own Student Progress
- Monitor and adjust student programs
- Ensure materials and plans are accurate and up to date
- Step in to teach when needed
Manage Testing & Programs
- Administer and review student testing (AEs, ITs, etc.)
- Ensure programs are properly prescribed
Support & Lead Teachers
- Help train and guide part-time teachers
- Build schedules and ensure proper coverage
- Maintain a positive, team-focused environment
Operations & Organization
- Manage schedules, attendance, and make-ups
- Maintain student records and organization
- Keep the center structured and running efficiently
Parent Communication
- Provide updates on student progress
- Participate in conferences
- Build strong relationships with families
What We’re Looking For
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once
- Comfortable working with students and parents
- Positive, team-oriented mindset
Preferred (not required):
- Teaching, tutoring, or education experience
- Experience working with children or teens
Position Details
- Part-Time: ~30 hours per week
- Schedule: Afternoons, evenings, and some Saturdays
- Location: Lakeland, FL
- Pay: $17–$18/hour (based on experience)
Why This Role Matters
You will directly impact students’ confidence, academic skills, and long-term success.
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, 401K
About Company
The Huntington Learning Center in La Grange Park is proud to serve the communities of La Grange, La Grange Park, Western Springs, Brookfield, Riverside, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Lyons, Bellwood, Westchester and parts of Chicago. We have a team of capable, caring professionals that work with students from Kindergarten through high school.
We have an excellent reputation as is evident by the fact that over half of the families that we serve come to us through a friend or family recommendation. We strive to provide each student with the best education possible.
We are proud to provide skill work to students in reading, writing, math, phonics and study skills. We are also home to the premier ACT/SAT program in the area. Our ACT preparation has seen our students average a 4.5 point increase on the exam. 4.5 points! We also provide subject specific tutoring in math and science.
All tutoring is done by certified teachers.
We are proud to be active members of our communities as we are involved with both the La Grange Park Chamber and and West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. We reserve our greatest pride for the hundreds of students that we have helped in the 20 plus years that we have been open.
At the 2018 National Convention, Huntington honored outstanding centers with awards for center growth, student enrollment, customer service and other achievements. Garry Fairfield of the La Grange, IL center was awarded the Commitment to Student Success Award and Executive Chairman’s Club Award for superior customer service.