Academic Director

ILSC Education Group • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Academic Director is responsible for all operations concerning the academic program at the Language Center. This includes hiring, training, developing, supervising, and dismissing instructional staff; developing and implementing the curriculum; testing, placing, and evaluating students; and scheduling classes. The Academic Director may provide substitute or regular classroom instruction and, in the absence of the Center Director, is responsible for operating the Language Center. The role also supervises the Assistant Academic Director and may assist with special programs and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• TEFL Certificate with equivalent experience.
• At least two years of teaching experience in ESL.
• At least one year of experience as an administrator in charge of teachers and teaching-related responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
• Experience in curriculum planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct the academic program to meet ELS Language Centers’ standardized curriculum standards.
• Hire, train, supervise, develop, and dismiss instructional staff.
• Provide substitute and/or regular classroom instruction.
• Maintain the instructional budget within instructional-hour guidelines.
• Order and maintain instructional materials within the academic materials budget.
• Supervise student placement, testing, and evaluation.
• Schedule classes, teachers, and students.
• Orient new students to the academic program.
• Submit required academic reports to universities and/or sponsors.
• Submit required reports to the Corporate or District Office.
• Maintain Center operations in the absence of the Center Director.
• Supervise the Assistant Academic Director.
• Assist with management of special programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical plan options, dental, vision, and HSA or FSA plans
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and leave, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager