Academic Director Jobs

The Company

The International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) is one of the best-recognized English language schools in Canada and is known for its students’ diversity (our students come from over 75 countries), quality of teaching, and exceptional customer service. Our ambassadors speak over 40 languages and will make sure our students have the best possible experience throughout their learning experience.

Established in 1997 ILAC is one of the leading English Language providers in international education located in Toronto and Vancouver. Our mission is to provide the highest quality service, support and opportunities to our customers and employees. We provide English language training as well as professional certificates and diplomas to thousands of international students every year.

We have been voted #1 English School in Canada and have been recognized as one of the most awarded English schools in the world.

Summary

The Academic Director is responsible for leading the academic management of the school, ensuring the academic quality of curriculum and program delivery is of the highest standard. Key elements of the role include instructor recruitment, end to end onboarding, performance management, and design and supervision of professional development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities and Capabilities

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP:

• Build strong relationships with all student services and operational staff, including other ILAC team members, in support of making teaching and learning central to educational excellence.
• Develop, innovate, and maintain the instructor professional lifecycle to provide an exceptional workplace experience and quality program delivery.
• Lead the implementation of plans, policies, strategies, and key projects for the Academic Department.
• Work with functional departments to support student success related to the following: retention initiatives, attendance, student satisfaction surveys, classroom performance, time to graduation/completion of levels.
• Provide academic leadership and select, train, develop, manage, and lead faculty and staff team members according to the guidelines provided by the VP Academic.

TEACHER MANAGEMENT & STUDENT SUPPORT:

• Oversee effective/efficient class allocation (scheduling and assignment of faculty) meeting institutional budgetary targets.
• Be a trusted advisor and coach for the academic and instructional teams.
• In collaboration with Campus Managers, train, support, coach, and enable instructors to be the best teachers they can be.
• Cultivate a teacher culture that reflects ILAC’s values, vision, and purpose.
• Support a learning culture that encourages knowledge sharing, feedback, growth, and a commitment to life-long learning.
• Oversee teacher recruitment cycle, including management of the TESOL Diploma program, to ensure high quality teaching and staffing needs are met.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Maintain current knowledge of program standards and regulations (Languages Canada, TESL Canada), including trends in English Language Training (ELT).
• Attend conferences and association meetings as required (TESL Ontario, BC TEAL, Languages Canada).
• Oversee in-house teacher professional development scheme.

OTHER:

• Support and help develop a positive workplace culture.
• Adapt to and reacts to the needs of a rapidly growing and changing business and understands the complexities of a large organization.
• Serve the business in good faith, promoting and protecting the business's best interests.
• Comply with all employment obligations.
• Complete special projects and reports as needed.
• Prioritize workload to ensure work of the greatest importance to the business is undertaken with urgency and to a high standard.
• Promptly undertake to complete all reasonable and lawful instructions and directions given.

Requirements:

• Negotiation and decision-making skills
• High level and experience in written and verbal communication
• Excellent English language and interpersonal skills
• Minimum 4 years of teaching experience
• Effective leadership skills
• University Degree and TESOL certificate or diploma are must have
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Minimum 2 years of management and leadership experience in an academic setting
• Knowledge of curriculum and student assessment/evaluation

Apply Now! We are accepting applications immediately!

We thank all candidates who are interested in applying for the position, kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All ILAC employees are expected to be vaccinated in accordance with the ILAC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

ILAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process.

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