Assistant Director of Instruction

Galin Education•Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Instruction (ADI) will work closely with the Managing Director of Test Prep to run our test preparation and tutoring programs, in addition to working directly with students. This person must have impeccable communication skills (phone, email, and mass communications), be able to connect with both high school students and their families, and have a deep understanding of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT) and tutoring pedagogy. The ADI spends approximately half of his/her time working with current students and the other half training tutors, assessing student progress and communicating with families, and helping to expand our presence in our local markets. The position reports to the Managing Director of Test Prep and has office hours expectations. Because we work mostly with high school students and their parents, we tend to be in the office in the late afternoons, evenings, and Sundays. There is some flexibility in the schedule, as long as it is coordinated with families and other full-time staff. The position will evolve over time as the ideal candidate expands and enhances our current practices and develops within our organization.

Requirements

Impeccable communication skills (phone, email, and mass communications)
Be able to connect with both high school students and their families
Have a deep understanding of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT) and tutoring pedagogy

Responsibilities

Speak with prospective students and families about Galin Education services
Assist in matching students with tutors
Set up students and families at Galin Education with materials and on our digital tools
Track student sessions, practice exams, and other milestones in our internal management system (CRM)
Communicate with students and families about important SAT/ACT deadlines
Foster a positive in-office test prep and practice exam experience for students and families, including coordinating proctors for practice exams
Participate in the evaluation of potential tutors and coaches by assisting the Managing Director of Test Prep and the Education Director
Meet with new tutors at appropriate times throughout their on-boarding
Regularly meet with tutors to mentor them in best practices of pedagogy and communication
Be responsive to tutor questions and needs
Assist with monthly test prep tutor trainings
Monitor tutor lesson notes to identify areas of immediate support
Tutor and coach at least 15 sessions per week
Communicate regularly and thoroughly with students’ families regarding student progress
Create, curate, and collaborate on curriculum development projects with the Managing Director of Test Prep
Review ACT and SAT exams to help develop curriculum materials
Deliver talks to small groups of parents, both in person and virtually
Work with schools and counselors to educate them on our test preparation and tutoring services