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Academic Coordinator

school
Colegio Han Al Internacional
location
Guatemala City, Guatemala
salary
1,500 - 3,000 USD monthly
housing
Housing with basic furniture
airfair
Airfare provided
Start date
Start date: July 2025
1
  • University Graduate, Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • 2 years of teaching experience
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Studies, or a relevant subject.
  • +2 years of teaching experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong time management, project coordination, resource allocation, task prioritization, workflow management, and strategic planning skills.
  • Ability to solve problems and support teachers and students with different needs.
  • Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing situations and needs. 
  • Experience working with teachers and students from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying levels of English proficiency is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Overview:

The Academic Coordinator’s role is to inspire and assist in supervising professional growth within the faculty and the success of each student. The Academic Coordinator manages the day to day running of the academic program. He/She is a key position in the administration that ensures that the vision and missions of Han Al International School are implemented for the education of the whole child focusing on the academic life of the Han Al students and families.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Works with faculty on developing curriculum and confer with the Academic Team on curricular decisions.
  • Conducts ongoing and formal evaluation of teachers through class observations, revising lesson plans, etc.
  • Mentors new and current teachers.
  • Creates a schedule that is reflective of curricular priorities and meets the developmental needs of the students.
  • Oversees the preparation and administration of all standardized testing.
  • Cooperate with the Academic Team in planning curriculum days.
  • Works with the teachers to implement the results of testing to improve curriculum.
  • Supports students who miss a significant number of academic classes due to absenteeism.
  • Along with the Academic Team, oversees the process of writing, reading and editing progress reports.
  • Supports the school in implementing all administrative decisions.
  • Participates and also conducts teacher and/or faculty meetings.
  • Reviews study guides and exams, and meets with students to review study strategies and organizational plans.
  • Monitors student progress at each grade level.
  • Collaborates with the Academic Team in setting/reviewing school academic policies.
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About us:

Han Al International School, accredited by MINEDUC, offers a comprehensive education with an american system, from early years to university preparation. We provide both in-person and online learning, offering flexibility to our students. Our American cycle begins in August and ends in June.

Our strong educational program with an active methodology, ensures that our students are happy and resourceful, fostering their creativity, observational skills, and social-emotional abilities.


History:

With a 19 year legacy, Colegio Han Al Internacional was founded by two visionary individuals. The journey began in the year of 2000 as an academy dedicated to teaching Spanish, English, and Mathematics to Korean students arriving in Guatemala. Over the years, as the need for a more comprehensive education became evident, the owners officially established the school in 2006. Since then, the school has had over 700 graduates, all excelling in higher education and professional fields. The school's philosophy is to recognize the importance of shaping young individuals into dynamic leaders equipped to thrive in a globalized world by learning from both Guatemalan and American cultures, and thus mastering English, Spanish, as well as a third language fostering leadership skills that transcend borders.


Vision:  

We want to be recognized as a leading educational institution at an international level, providing students with a significant learning process and development of abilities and skills. We want to give opportunities for students to attend the best universities around the world and prepare them for a world full of challenges


Mission:  

Han Al International School believes in intellectual and academic development. We believe in providing an inclusive curriculum to challenge and motivate students to reach their full academic and intellectual potential as they acquire knowledge, learn new skills, and engage in critical thinking. Especially, we want to ignite a passion for reading in every student, through engaging and personalized reading experiences, and as result, cultivate curiosity and a deep understanding of the world.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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