JOB SUMMARY:
The Academic Director will lead the academic operations at BrightCHAMPS, ensuring high- quality English language instruction, innovative curriculum development, and effective teacher training. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive academic excellence, improve student learning outcomes, and support the company’s growth and expansion.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teacher Training & Development & Assessment
• Allocate and schedule teaching hours efficiently to optimize costs and ensure fair workload distribution among teachers
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback to enhance teaching quality.
• Recruit qualified teachers in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with BrightCHAMPS’s standards and meeting teaching demands.
• Develop and implement ongoing professional development programs for Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Develop a teacher evaluation system to recognize high performers and support improvement for underperforming teachers, fostering continuous teaching excellence.
Standardize lesson planning and teaching methodologies across all learning centers and online programs
Student Learning Outcomes & Assessment
• Analyze assessment data to improve instructional methods and curriculum.
• Monitor and track the passing rate of each student by class and by teacher to identify improvement opportunities and ensure alignment with company passing rate targets.
• Implement personalized learning paths and intervention strategies for struggling students.
• Standardize supporting classes and student service activities to maximize usefulness while staying within the approved budget.
• Ensure students’ enjoyment and engagement in every BrightCHAMPS class through effective lesson content and classroom activities; closely monitor teachers’ support for students.
• Establish systems to track student progress and performance.
Operational & Strategic Leadership
• Collaborate with the management team to align academic strategies with business goals.
• Lead cross- functional initiatives between Academic, Program, Sales and Marketing teams to improve student acquisition, retention, and satisfaction.
• Manage academic budgets effectively, ensuring resource optimization without compromising quality.
• Develop standardized policies and processes for academic operations.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement best practices in academic operations to improve efficiency and scalability across centers.
Curriculum & Program Development
• Introduce innovative teaching methodologies, including blended learning and technology- assisted instruction.
• Supports the design, development and iteration of all of the learning programs (English, finance literature, coding, robotics, etc.) aligned with international standards.
• Oversee course content updates, assessments, and instructional materials to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
