ASC Boston Inc
Evening Academic Coordinator Part Time- Mon through Thurs 5-945 PM
Part Time • Commonwealth Avenue
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.
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
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
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