Who We Are Code Ninjas is a leading children’s coding and STEM education franchise where kids ages 5–14 learn to code by creating video games, developing projects, and solving exciting challenges.

Our students—called Ninjas—progress from White Belt to Black Belt while developing valuable skills in coding, mathematics, logic, creativity, and problem-solving. Our promise is simple: Kids have fun. Parents see results.

Code Ninjas Rancho Bernardo is an established, award-winning center with a strong reputation in the community. We are looking for a motivated and dependable Center Manager who can maintain our high standards while helping the center continue to grow.

Position Overview We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Part-Time Center Manager to oversee daily operations, support and supervise our instructional team, communicate with families, and drive student enrollment and retention.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, professional, and comfortable balancing customer service, sales, staff leadership, and student engagement. Coding experience is helpful but not required; however, the candidate must be enthusiastic about technology and willing to learn our programs and curriculum.

This position requires approximately 20–25 hours per week, primarily during weekday afternoons and Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities Center Operations

Oversee the center’s daily operations and ensure all classes and programs run smoothly

Complete opening and closing responsibilities

Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming learning environment

Manage student attendance, scheduling, makeup sessions, and other administrative tasks

Ensure center policies, safety procedures, and brand standards are consistently followed

Provide the owner with regular updates regarding center activities, staffing, enrollment, and performance

Staff Leadership

Supervise, schedule, train, and support instructors

Assign staff responsibilities based on enrollment and student needs

Monitor instructor performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback

Arrange coverage for employee absences and resolve scheduling issues

Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture

Parent and Student Experience

Create a fun, encouraging, and safe environment where students can learn and grow

Build strong relationships with students and families

Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress, scheduling, and center programs

Address parent questions or concerns calmly, promptly, and effectively

Ensure every family receives a consistently positive experience

Sales and Enrollment

Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective families

Conduct center tours and explain Code Ninjas programs clearly and enthusiastically

Follow up with leads, trial families, and former members

Convert tours and trial sessions into enrollments

Support student retention by maintaining strong communication with current families

Assist with marketing, community outreach, camps, events, and promotional activities

Track leads, tours, enrollments, cancellations, and follow-up activities

Qualifications

Previous experience in management, education, childcare, tutoring, enrichment programs, customer service, or sales

Experience supervising employees or coordinating a team is strongly preferred

Experience working with children ages five and older

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organization, time-management, and problem-solving abilities

Professional, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative

Able to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Confident communicating with parents and following up with prospective customers

Comfortable using computers, scheduling systems, email, and basic business software

Knowledge of coding or technology is helpful, but the ability and willingness to learn are essential

Must enjoy working with children and contributing to a positive team environment

Must be available during weekday afternoons and Saturdays

Must successfully complete all required background and child-safety checks

The Person We Are Looking For

Our ideal Center Manager is warm with children, professional with parents, supportive but accountable with employees, and confident with sales. This person notices what needs to be done, takes ownership, communicates clearly, and follows through without requiring constant supervision.

If you are passionate about working with children, developing a strong team, delivering excellent customer service, and helping a growing education business succeed, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction that includes:

Why you are interested in joining Code Ninjas

Your experience managing employees or working with children and families

Your availability and earliest possible start date

Code Ninjas Rancho Bernardo is an equal-opportunity employer.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.