Esl School Academic Director

We have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Academic Director to lead our dedicated ESL teachers and support staff in achieving success at our small to mid-sized ESL school.

We are seeking a candidate who can effectively identify areas for improvement within the school and propose solutions that align with the needs of our marketing team and students, bridging any existing gaps at RCIIS. We are looking for an individual who is not only committed to their personal growth but also eager to grow alongside our team. If you are someone who can readily identify opportunities for school growth and actively contribute to its realization, we want you on our team. Join us as we work together to foster the advancement of our school and team.

About the school

RCIIS is a designated learning institute located in midtown Toronto, providing ESL education to international students.

Responsibilities

As the Academic Director, your key responsibilities will include:

•Managing teaching staff, including recruiting, scheduling ESL programs, training, and performance reviews.

•Evaluating, supporting, and enhancing teaching methods and instruction.

•Overseeing day-to-day academic operations and troubleshooting academic issues.

•Developing new curriculum, and periodically reviewing curriculum.

•Ensuring implementation, observance, and development of school academic policies, regulations, and procedures.

•Providing professional training, guidance, and resources on student academic issues, such as discipline procedures.

·Ensuring follow up of student suggestions, issues, complaints and disciplinary matters to satisfactory and timely resolutions

•Performing all duties associated with school inspections by the Ministry and Languages Canada.

•Understanding university and college ESL pathway programs, maintaining relationships with existing partners, and actively developing new recruitment opportunities.

•Communicating and coordinating with other departments to achieve successful school operations and high student’s satisfaction rate.

Education & Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you should have:

•A Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

•A TESL Canada or TESL Ontario certificate or equivalency.

•2-3 years of classroom teaching experience at ESL schools in Canada or overseas.

•Experience in managing a team no less than 10.

•Experience with learning technology such as MS Office and Zoom.

•Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

•The ability to anticipate challenges and plan ahead.

•The ability to work well under pressure and respond to multiple requests simultaneously.

•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to develop clear instructional/informational resources.

Core competencies

To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualities:

• Strong multitasking abilities.

• Adaptability to changing situations.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Effective problem-solving capabilities.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary range:annual salary $53,000-63,000.

Please attach a cover letter with your resume.