Summer Program Staff - Director of Studies
About The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior leadership role in our vibrant summer school. Your expertise will benefit our teachers as you guide and support them with their teaching journey. It’s a real team spirit and a truly valuable experience for all involved. We’re an English Language school hosted by our state-of-the-art CATS Academy Boston high school located in Braintree, MA. Our Study Holidays welcome groups of young students from overseas, usually for periods of 7-14 days at a time. During their stay, they’re immersed in learning with a fun and dynamic academic and activity program. Employment dates for this position run from mid-June to early August 2026. As the Director of Studies, you'll be: Managing the academic program and the teaching team to ensure that students and teachers alike gain the most from their time in the program Responsible for teaching resources and high-quality delivery of lessons Ensuring academic lessons and activities are integrated to promote the best learning experience for our students - this includes organizing schedules for teachers who are involved in the activities program Holding weekly staff meetings and conducting weekly staff development seminars Observing, appraising, and giving feedback on teaching performance in a supportive, effective manner - we’re proud to champion staff development here at Stafford House Participating in pastoral duties with our students and managing their general wellbeing Some overnight residential duties form part of this role Actively support fellow management colleagues, i.e., Center Director, Activities Manager, Excursions Manager and Residential Life Manager, to ensure the effective running of the center Filling in for teachers to cover absences, as needed Answering student emergency phones during off-hours if necessary - this duty is rotated amongst the management team Working 6 days per week - as part of the management team, this is a fully immersive position
Requirements
- Proven successful experience in teaching, with over 3 years of full-time EFL experience
- You must have a TESOL certification or equivalent
- Educated to degree level
- Excellent communicator
- Experience in working with and supervising young people
- Attention to detail
- Team player attitude with fantastic customer service skills
- We are unable to offer sponsorship; therefore, you must be legally able to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Managing the academic program and the teaching team
- Responsible for teaching resources and high-quality delivery of lessons
- Ensuring academic lessons and activities are integrated
- Organizing schedules for teachers involved in the activities program
- Holding weekly staff meetings and conducting weekly staff development seminars
- Observing, appraising, and giving feedback on teaching performance
- Participating in pastoral duties with our students and managing their general wellbeing
- Some overnight residential duties form part of this role
- Actively support fellow management colleagues
- Filling in for teachers to cover absences, as needed
- Answering student emergency phones during off-hours if necessary
Benefits
- Experience working in a fast-paced, fun, and multicultural educational environment
- Working with a highly experienced and supportive team
- Opportunity to gain or further your management experience with full training and ongoing support throughout your contract
- Food + accommodation provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
