Evening Academic Coordinator Part Time- Mon through Thurs 5-945 PM

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 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.

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