Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

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