Business Management Trainee - Operations

About Think Zone

Think Zone is a fast-growing education startup focused on building personalized learning experiences for K–8 students.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for high-potential early-career team members who are excited to take on challenges, learn quickly, and grow with an entrepreneurial team.

This role is designed for someone who wants hands-on exposure to business operations, regional expansion, and the day-to-day work involved in scaling a growing education business.

What You’ll Work On

Business Expansion & Operations

Support day-to-day regional operations and help connect learning centers with the central team

Spend time in learning centers to understand student, parent, staff, and operational needs firsthand

Identify operational challenges and help develop practical solutions to improve center performance and customer experience

Support new center launches, including launch planning, operational setup, coordination, and execution

Assist with evaluating potential new markets and expansion opportunities

Help develop and improve repeatable operating processes, workflows, and systems as the business grows

Track operational priorities, follow up on action items, and help ensure projects are completed on time

Work closely with Center Managers and other frontline team members to understand what is working and where additional support is needed

Analyze operational information and frontline feedback to identify opportunities for improvement

Support cross-functional projects related to center performance, expansion, staffing needs, customer experience, and business operations

Take ownership of projects and help move initiatives from planning through implementation

Who We’re Looking For

We care more about your potential, mindset, and ability to grow than having a perfectly matched background.

You may be a great fit if you:

Enjoy challenges and are excited about joining a fast-growing startup

Are interested in business operations, expansion, and understanding how a growing organization works

Are collaborative, easy to work with, and eager to learn

Are detail-oriented, organized, and reliable in execution

Have strong ownership and follow-through

Enjoy identifying problems and finding practical ways to improve processes

Are comfortable working in a fast-changing environment where priorities may evolve

Have strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Are comfortable interacting with frontline teams, managers, parents, and other stakeholders

Are willing to spend time at different Think Zone learning centers throughout the Bay Area as business needs require

Are interested in education and want to contribute to building better learning experiences

Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. New graduates and early-career candidates are welcome to apply.

Why Join Think Zone

Work on real operational and business problems from day one

Gain hands-on experience with center operations, regional management, and business expansion

Learn how a growing education company operates at both the frontline and central-team level

Work closely with a fast-growing team and take on meaningful ownership early

See your ideas and operational improvements tested and implemented quickly

Build a potential path toward future roles in operations, regional management, expansion, or business leadership

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Company Note: Think Zone is a separate operating business from Epic Kids Inc. Both companies are affiliated through their parent organization, TAL Education Group. This position is with Think Zone and is not an Epic Kids Inc. role. To learn more about Think Zone, please visit https://www.jointhinkzone.com .

Compensation: $75,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience and fit.