About this opportunity
Kaplan International lists this Academic Manager opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title Academic Manager
Academic Manager Job Description Position Summary The Academic Manager is a key senior member of the school staff and oversees all academic duties and processes in the school. He/she is responsible for the quality of the academic program as well as counseling students on academic issues, hiring and supervising instructors and fulfilling essential administrative duties. The Academic Manager will uphold the KI curriculum and KI policies/standards. He/she will ensure that company goals are met and use good judgment and common sense in all decisions.
Key Job Responsibilities
Open/close classes and assign instructors to these classes while working within the established KI curriculum and budgetary goals.
Assign substitutes for instructors in the event they cannot teach due to illness, vacation, or emergencies.
Hire, orient, train, supervise, and observe all instructors.
Support instructors by giving them the information, tools, and guidance they need to be successful in the classroom.
Regularly observe instructors to provide feedback and ensure adherence to the program curriculum and standards.
Conduct regularly scheduled instructor meetings and participate in staff meetings as assigned by the School Director.
Work with other school staff to provide excellent customer service and maximize student satisfaction.
Stay informed of new developments in the ESL field and communicate to school staff.
Provide counseling for students on academic matters to ensure both student satisfaction and academic progress.
Advise prospective, new, and continuing students on courses, classes, and services.
Complete administrative tasks on time as assigned by the School Director or other national staff.
Monitor academic record keeping; maintain the academic portion of student files according to company policies and regulatory standards.
Oversee the academic budget for the school by maintaining class size averages, ordering materials, and checking and approving instructor payroll with adherence to established HR standards.
Handle and mediate disputes/problems between students and teachers, between teachers and teachers, and between students and students.
Collaborate and effectively participate in marketing initiatives and events as needed.
Demonstrate leadership qualities such as dedication, respect, cooperation, motivation, innovation, commitment to quality, excellence, and superior customer service to students, staff and management.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) TESOL, CELTA, or TEFL certificate (including practicum) OR 2-4 years of ESL or EFL teaching experience 1+ years in an administrative or management role Thorough knowledge of educational practices, especially in the field of ESL/ EFL Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in TESOL or DELTA certification
Prior experience with industry and/ or international students
Teacher training experience
One or more foreign language ability a plus
Safeguarding and Background
Once hired, must Be aware of who is the designated safeguarding Lead for Kaplan Languages Be aware of how to identify safeguarding concerns and how to appropriately respond to these Complete, in a timely fashion, any safeguarding training assigned to you Report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the school As a member of the school team, be responsible for all aspects of our students safeguarding and welfare in conjunction with the wider school and company management teams Must pass a criminal background check
Physical Requirements
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Climbing
Lifting up to 50+ pounds
Pulling
Pushing
Carrying
Grasping
Reaching
Bending
Visual Acuity
Color Determination
Speaking
Listening
Location
KAP Boston MA 11 Beacon Street
Employment Type
Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area Faculty Management
Equal Opportunities
Kaplan lnternational is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly.
Compensation
All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.
About Kaplan International
Kaplan International, the international division of Kaplan Inc., encompasses a range of businesses: a dynamic English-language training provider with 40-plus schools across the globe, a range of Pathways programmes which help international students progress onto degree programs at top-ranked university partners in the U.K., U.S., and Australia, a leading higher education institution in Singapore where more than 18,000 domestic and international students study towards diplomas and degrees and a professional and vocational training operation in Australia and Asia Pacific.
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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