Job Description

We are looking for a Native English Language Academic Director for a centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to start in September 2024. The Academic Director reports directly to the Centre Director and is responsible for all operations concerning the academic programme in compliance with the Language Centres Operations Manual, Franchise Agreement, and the local Centre\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures as established by the Company. Specifically, the Academic Director is responsible for the implementation and development of the curriculum; the testing, placement and evaluation of students; the scheduling of classes; and the hiring, training, development and dismissal of instructional staff. In the absence of the Centre Director, the Academic Director is responsible for the operation of the Language Centre.Candidates must meet the following requirements:Education: MA in ESL/TESOL/TEFL, Applied Linguistics or related field preferred. BA/BS with equivalent experience required.Experience: At least five (5) years of teaching experience in the field of ESL/EFL and at least two (2) years of experience as an administrator in charge of teachers and teaching\xe2\x80\x93related responsibilities. Curriculum planning and implementation.Personal Characteristics: The Academic Director must be service oriented and have the ability to work to meet the needs of teachers and students in a close-knit academic setting. The Academic Director must also be flexible and creative in dealing with immediate problems of scheduling and programme requirements, sensitive to the needs of both teachers and students, and committed to conducting a high-quality academic programme within budgetary guidelines. Good communication and organisational skills, and the ability to handle a wide variety of job duties are essential, as well.In-Service Training: 120 working days under the supervision of the Director of Operations/ Director of the Academic Planning & Training Unit of comparable training required.Salary range is around RM 10k - RM11k depending on qualifications and experience (accommodation allowance is included in the salary). There is also flight allowance.The centre is located in the prestigious Golden Triangle \xe2\x80\x93 Kuala Lumpur\xe2\x80\x99s commercial, shopping and entertainment hub. This centre enjoys a panoramic view of the capital city\xe2\x80\x99s skyline as it faces one of the tallest buildings in the world \xe2\x80\x94 the Petronas Twin Towers, which is just a 10-minute walk away. Being right at the heart of the city, ELS Kuala Lumpur is an easy distance from shopping malls, various public transportation modes, banks and many other local amenities. Please contact Edvectus to apply.

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