Job Description

An Academic Training Coordinator will prepare, facilitate, monitor, evaluate and document training activities within the company. In addition, they will take a role in the decision-making process and implementation of curriculum design on an organizational level. They will retain a 5-day working week with teaching hours on one or two days a week according to the requirements of the region. They will perform and deliver specialized one-on-one or group sessions related to academic instruction, or work towards academic development deadlines as required. They are expected to rotate between schools on a regular basis delivering orientation, training and monitor the academic quality of both academic and operations staff members as well as monitoring any assigned development work.

In addition, in those centers without a Head Teacher, they may be required to fulfill some of those direct supervisory duties temporarily, including but not limited to employee appraisals and teacher-staff communication.

The ATC is expected to conduct and keep records of observations of senior teaching staff and, in lieu of a Head Teacher, regular academic staff. In conjunction with supervisors and management staff, they will work with team members in the continued professional development of academic staff to reach optimal performance and meet Élan’s expectations of academic quality and delivery. This position will report to the regional Academic Manager.

Main Responsibilities

An Academic Training Coordinator will take high initiative to provide up-to-date pedagogical technique training to both teachers and operations staff. They will:

Deliver high quality phonics and/or literature and writing classes to elementary students
Identify internal and external training needs to address competency gaps

Through collaboration with Center Managers and senior management, assist to organize, develop and present training programs to meet specific training needs utilizing recognized training techniques and tools

Conduct employee appraisals for Head Teachers and academic staff without an academic leader, evaluating staff potential with regards to promotion or disciplinary procedure, and assist with teacher-staff communication

Ensure that all trainees are actively engaged in the training process through the planning and implementation of activities and incentives

Allow opportunities for teaching staff to engage in peer evaluation sessions

Apply assessment tools to measure training effectiveness and report on training outcomes, providing relevant feedback to participants and management

Conduct regular observations of academic staff, providing support and structured goals to improve coaching/teaching, organizational planning, quality and delivery, and assessment writing

Liaise with Academic Director regarding instructional design and academic planning

Supervise work related to academic development projects based on prioritization demand for curriculum and academic programs

Interview potential incoming staff and assist HR in providing sound recommendations for initial offers and/or placement

Participate/conduct regular meetings with operations team, academic management, and centers where necessary

Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree – Education, English or Business preferred

Over 3 years related teaching experience with high quality delivery
Proven track record of management experience
TEFL/TESOL certificate or higher
High self-motivation with strong personal drive and initiative
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and experience as an instructional leader

Skills: TEFL/TESOL/CELTA
Language: English