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Academic Director

AEG Education

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

US 3000 - 4000 a month

Negotiable relocation package

Start June 2019

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

University

Eligible Candidates:

District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Major: Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

2-5 years year experience as an Academic Manager
An undergraduate degree from a recognized university
An internationally recognised English language teaching qualification (e.g. CELTA, or equivalent)
At least 5 years ESL teaching experience at reputable institutions
Experience in teaching Young Learners / Teens is essential
A postgraduate ELT/TESOL qualification, such as Cambridge DELTA, Cambridge IDLTM or a Master's degree in ELT/TESOL
Thorough understanding of the role of culture in language teaching and learning

Job Benefits:

Highly competitive salary
24 month minimum contract - renewable
Competitive bonuses aligned with specific KPI’s
Medical insurance provided
All work permit and visa costs covered by AEG
Generous paid annual leave days per year
Public holidays during the contract will be paid as working days

Job Description:

Job Overview:

AEG Vietnam is seeking an Academic Director.

This position is based in the vibrant city Ho Chi Minh, in the south of Vietnam.

Vietnam is a colourful and exciting place to live with the cost of living low and lifestyle benefits high.

AEG offers great opportunities for career progression and advancement. AEG has three English Centers across Ho Chi Minh City and is an established ESL Company and have been established in Vietnam for over 20 years.

AEG is looking for a strong leader with proven managerial experience in the education field.

If you are a native English Speaker and have at least 5 years experience in the education field and a minimum of 2 years in a management position then please review the job description and apply with a cover letter detaling your experience and qualifications.

AEG is looking for a qualified and experienced Academic Director to oversee all aspects of AEG’s education quality and teaching delivery. The successful applicant will be able to mentor both the Management team and teaching staff, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Possess experience in dealing with educational facilities and understand the requirements and business implications of building these relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Enhance the quality of education offered through AEG
To support the development, implementation and evaluation of AEG in Vietnam
To ensure teaching strategy and product development objectives meet young learner income targets and enhance AEG’s reputation in Vietnam as leaders in STEAM English
To manage effective and tractable operational and academic management
To provide academic support and performance management and professional development of teachers
To ensure high teaching quality standards and positive customer experience
Financial Management of all AEG Centers
Develop, monitor, evaluate and improve the school instructional program
Work with the Curriculum Development Manager to ensure a consistent cutting edge STEAM educational product is delivered at all times
Train and provide educational resources to academic team
Promote and implement professional development for all academic staff
Co-develop the Centers calendar and schedules
Integrate and maintain academic systems
Support community efforts to recruit and retain students
Maintain academic integrity in the STEAM program
Plan and manage staff assignments
Establish robust, meaningful co-curricular and auxiliary programs
Be a visible, positive presence across all Centers

Further Responsibilities:

Maintaining a high level of trust and team spirit and camaraderie with the management team
Driving the implementation of commercially-focused business planning principles and developing innovative growth strategies to expand an established business
Balance commercially-focused business principles with high levels of customer service and academic standards
Building and establishing relationships and partnerships with other ESL centres/Schools in and working collaboratively to meet organisation goals.
Ensure accurate academic record-management within the Academic Department
Ensure consistency of academic decision-making and course implementation between Centers
Ensure oversight of AEG curriculum and curriculum development, course reviews and assessment validations
Stay abreast of current trends in ESL Institutions to ensure best practices in curriculum development and delivery
Manage and update academic program to meet students’ academic goals
Maintain quality and integrity of the AEG curriculum to ensure that the program meets the academic needs of students
Manage assessment and evaluation processes within the program to ensure that assessments and evaluation within the program are designed in such a way as to maintain quality academic outcomes and standards

The Team:

AEG currently has three English Centers in HCMC (District 3, 7 and Go Vap)
Manage and provide guidance to the current Academic Management Team to ensure high standards and consistent product development across all Centers
Work closely with Curriculum Development team to ensure appropriate STEAM products are delivered at all times
Be responsible for quality control of all Academic products and procedures

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