Scope and Function The Academic Coordinator for ASC English's Commonwealth Avenue location serves as a support system for the teachers in the night program, providing structure and guidance to the staff. Academic Coordinators are involved in scheduling, finding subs/replacements (as needed), developing and reviewing the curriculum with their teachers, receiving and tracking grades and assessments, and working with students. The essence of the role is a passion for education coupled with a strong sense of organization and support.
Responsibilities include:
Reviewing curriculum and material with Downtown teachers and the Associate Director of Academics at Comm Ave location to provide a robust and effective learning experience
Communicating program and curriculum updates and improvements to all teachers
Proactively seeking feedback from teachers on questions, issues, problems and curriculum suggestions to incorporate into future iterations of curriculum
Receiving grades and assessment information from teachers, entering into the system, following up with teachers
Scheduling for teachers and securing of necessary subs and replacements, as needed, as well as serving as sub for classes when sub pool is limited
Interviewing candidates for the sub pool and maintaining contact with sub pool candidates
Working with Associate Director of Academics and with HR on hiring, performance management, discipline and termination processes, as needed
Supporting Academic Director on CEA/accreditation projects
Stepping in to substitute teach if a teacher is unexpectedly absent or running late
Overseeing placement testing at Comm Ave location to determine course levels for student placement
Providing support for new admissions and new students- including onboarding students
Advising students on courses and programs that will allow them to maintain appropriate status and drive retention
Advising students on colleges and universities for post-ESL study
Other office administration, as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs required):
Bachelor's degree required, Masters a plus
Experience teaching English as a first and/or new language plus certification (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA)
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Curriculum development, assessment and quality control experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities- including strong time management skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and cooperate with many stakeholders to create success
Ability to communicate with current and prospective students decisively and respectfully
Good organizational skills and ability to create systems of organization
Supportive, warm and positive demeanor
Cultural awareness and respect for all cultures and national origins
Ability to access reliable transportation (public or personal) to the office and ability to be punctual
Numbers & Facts
Location
Boston, MA
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contact Managementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Employee Orientationunmatched
English Languageunmatched
English as a Foreign Language (EFL/TEFL)unmatched
English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL)unmatched
Interviewing Skillsunmatched
Language Teachingunmatched
Maintenance - Poolunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Student Admissionsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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