Reports Directly to: Academic DirectorReports to: Executive Director, Director of Academic Management, North AmericaWorks closely with: Academic Manager, Academic Coordinator, UP Manager, and other Academic Administrative rolesThis is a salaried Academic Administrative position, composed primarily of administrative duties, however, teaching/training is also an integral component of the position. As a salaried position, you are entitled to vacation, medical/dental benefits, and enrollment in the 401K program.Minimum Requirements for position: M.A. in TESOL, or related field preferred, 3-4 years of teaching experience preferred. Teachers with extensive experience in communicative teaching methods are sought. The final selection is made by the Academic Director.Larger schools may employ a Curriculum Manager to help manage the Academic programs, particularly the quality and delivery of lessons. The duties of the Curriculum Manager focus on the lesson quality for students, through training and development of the teaching team. The Curriculum Manager reports to the Academic Director and does not make final hiring decision, however, is integrally involved in the process. The Curriculum Manager may also be employed as a teacher for smaller schools.Duties include, but are not limited to the following:Assist the Academic Director with program management, teacher evaluations, and planningAssist and/or deliver Academic Orientations for students, including administering Speaking EvaluationsTrain new Academic staff, both teaching and non-teaching staffProvide regular professional development for teaching staffCreate Academic related documents, including calendars, syllabus, lesson plansDesign, oversee the implementation of Advanced Diploma syllabiUphold program policies among Academic staff by reviewing lessons plans, Weekly Schemes of Work, and observing classesAssist in the administration of special Academic programs, including Advanced Diploma, Cambridge preparation, and TOEFL classesCounsel students on Academic issuesHelp to advise teachers on curricular issuesAssist/Oversee with the running of special projects and/or events, i.e. specialized or customized programs designed for individual/groups of students based on information from Sales/School Administration and regularly scheduled academic-focused events throughout the calendar yearTake inventory of and manage access to both EF-produced materials and non-EF materials for use in classes by teachers and studentsTeaching duties as required or deemed appropriate/necessary by Academic ManagementOther duties as assigned/necessary
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