Academic Director

Job description / Role

• Help in the development and implementation of instructional materials and curriculum programs that will meet educational standards. They work with curriculum developers, principals, school boards and teachers to create effective curriculums to enhance student learning and achievement. This responsibility also includes assessing and implementing educational technology in the classroom.
• Fulfill coaching and staff development duties to help teachers build strong instructional skills and a deeper understanding of educational tools and technologies available to them. They will manage conferences and workshops, monitor teachers’ classrooms and review new curriculums and classroom materials with teachers individually or in group settings. An Academic Coordinator will also assess teacher performance and make suggestions for improvement.
• Assess student performance to determine in what ways instructional approaches need to be changed or modified. Completing student assessments help Academic Coordinators to identify what aspects of the educational experience need to be addressed to ensure student success.

Requirements

Candidates (female) must have:
• Masters in education or leadership in education
• On campus experience as a leader or coordinator
• US ior UK nationality
• Be detail-oriented critical thinkers with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to work in groups and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Understand goals and standards for various content areas.
• Design training programs.
• Be able to assess educational materials.

About the Company

Al Forsan International School is committed to recruiting faculty who are dedicated, passionate about their subject area and excited by the prospect of working with children. Our team are trained in the American Curriculum program and have time built into their schedules to work with their grade level colleagues to share ideas and teaching strategies.

Inspire to create opportunities for each student to explore and develop his or her potential. Support local values and culture while nurturing a sense of international mindedness. Ensure a challenging curriculum that meets students’ social and developmental students’ needs.