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Curriculum Coordinator

school
Northwest Bilingual School
location
Kuwait City, Kuwait
housing
Fully Furnished Accommodation
airfair
Yearly round trip ticket to home of record for self
Start date
Start August 2019
1 year
1
  • Elementary
  • Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty
  • Master
  • 2 years of teaching experience
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • United States (USA), Canada
  • Familiarity with current office technology such as computers on a network, word processing software applications, and e-mail systems
  • Skill in making mathematical calculations
  • Ability to apply guidelines and follow directions
  • Ability to organize data and files
  • Ability to work well with the public, students, staff and parents
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information
  •  Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills (verbal and written)
  • Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
  • Ability to analyze data and recommend effective solutions
  • Conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to effectively assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
  • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, leadership team, and stakeholders
  • Tax-Free monthly Salary
  • Furnished Single Accommodation
  • Shared Transportation from Accommodation-School and vice versa
  • School Fee Discounts for Eligible Dependents
  • Annual Return Flights
  • Private Medical Service
  • End of Service Gratuity (Indemnity)
  • Ongoing CPD Opportunities

General Responsibilities:

Responsible to hold the leadership position in the areas of Curriculum Development and students’ performance/learning, and assessment, strategic improvement initiatives, and objective performance measurement methodology with an objective to attain school’s academic goals.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Plan and monitor the development of the curriculum and submit regular reports to management on the progress
  • Solicit the staff to collaborate on the development of the curriculum through workshops, group meetings, one-on-one meetings, etc
  • Research and implement, along with the PD Coordinator and Principals, best instructional practices and update existing practices in the line with the local and international schools
  • Lead in the development and maintenance of a positive coordinated educational program designed to meet the needs of all the children (providing differentiation as needed)
  • Guide the academic team through the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s curriculum and assessment of student learning
  • Guides the academic team (faculty and administrators) through a system of standardized assessments including data gathering and analysis
  • Designs and implements feedback mechanisms from staff, parents, and students regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Provides leadership in determining goals and objectives related to the development/revision of the curriculum
  • Examines students’ standardized tests achievement data on and recommends improvement initiatives for the school in order to improve student learning
  • Recommend, plan, and direct the evaluation and selection of standardized student assessment program/software along with administration
  • Provide leadership and direction to administration and staff in the use of student assessment data to define areas of strength/weakness in student learning/performance towards the improvement of academic achievement in content areas throughout the school
  • Participate in meetings workshops and seminars as needed for the purpose of conveying and or gathering information required to perform the functions of the position
  • Oversee the curriculum and to suggest recommendations for correcting overlaps/gaps
  • Assist teachers in matching appropriate assessment instruments to curriculum objectives
  • To assist faculty in developing a uniform, detailed curriculum
  • Prepare the annual report on the state of the curriculum
  • Assure uniformity in assessment, parent reporting, and academic standards
  • Help department chairs to resolve conflicts
  • Help departments to develop standards appropriate for the school
  • Review all proposed changes to the curriculum and providing updates on a yearly basis
  • Chair departmental curriculum committee meetings
  • To serve as a resource for faculty, recommending workshops, speakers, programs, school observations, etc
  • To coordinate regular textbook reviews with department chairs on a regularly scheduled basis
  • To conduct a minimum of two workshops per year for faculty to keep faculty informed of current trends/research in curriculum and instruction
  • To make recommendations to the administration regarding problems or concerns relating to the curriculum
  • To network with curriculum directors at other independent schools
  • To network with curriculum people at local public schools — making sure the school is keeping its edge and is knowledgeable of state mandates
  • To computerize the school curriculum
  • To establish and maintain a curriculum resource room for staff
  • To review the level of homework and student projects
  • To review academic balance throughout
  • To oversee school-wide the standardized testing program
  • Suggest methods for integrating instruction, cross-grade units, etc
  • Assist and support the faculty as directed by the Superintendent
  • Report promptly to the Superintendent any irregularities or concerns with the proper implementation of the curriculum objectives and student learning
  • Performs other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Northwest Bilingual School is a private, college-preparatory school that instills a passion for learning, builds character, and inspires civic and social responsibility. Incorporating a rigorous, U.S. curriculum and advanced technology, Northwest Bilingual School empowers students to become contributing leaders of tomorrow. Northwest will maintain its lead in being the highest quality, comprehensive school in the region priding itself in incorporating within its curriculum an understanding of and respect for the Arabic language and Islamic values within our global society.

Quality Teaching, Exceptional Learning; Excellence in Learning; Focused on Quality, Founded in Integrity;

Today's Students, Tomorrows Leaders; Quality and Excellence in Education

Philosophy Statement

Committed to continuous improvement, Northwest Bilingual School provides an excellent standards-based academic program within the framework of the best research-based educational practices in which students develop character, an awareness of the natural and social environments, and essential skills preparing them to face the challenges of our rapidly changing world.

The philosophy and objectives of this private, bilingual school support a U.S. curriculum in the rich cultural setting of the Middle East where students receive an immersion English language program.  Northwest Bilingual School welcomes families from all countries knowing that this association of students of different backgrounds helps develop a clear understanding and appreciation of the global world in which they live.

Designed to meet a wide range of individual needs, the Northwest Bilingual School experience stresses the worth and dignity of all students and provides them the opportunities to progress intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically to their greatest potential.

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