Academic Officer for Math

Location: Vinhomes Ocean Park, Dai Duong, Da Ton, Gia Lam, Ha Noi.

I . JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Curriculum research & development:

- Map the subject’s curriculum to ensure the consistency between standards, unit outcomes & lesson outcomes; and the consistency between learning objectives, instruction & assessment

- Research and develop teaching strategies and materials (sample lesson plans, sample instructional activities, sample student handouts, etc.) to enhance learning experience and optimize educational technologies

- Lead the designing of students’ learning projects for each grade level in order to enhance the students’ competencies taught in the curriculum

- Lead the designing and/or the selection of both offline and online learning materials for students within and out of school time to support the attainment of learning objectives

- Compose and develop assessment materials such as test bank, progression tests, formative and/or summative assessment criteria and rubrics

- Develop and frequently update an inventory of curriculum development resources including professional periodicals, bulletins, books, journals, research papers and other materials

- Review curriculum implementation and outcome data to continuously improve the curriculum

2. Curriculum implementation support:

- Compose Operations Manual for School Managers, Heads of subject and Teachers on how to implement and monitor the program effectively and meet the CIS standards (Domains C and D)

- Provide School Managers, Heads of subjects, and Teachers with system-wide training on curriculum implementation (introductory courses about the subject and the program, curriculum monitoring courses, curriculum-related professional development courses, etc.)

- Create action plan to improve teachers’ performance in delivering the curriculum and work with School Managers to monitor their progress

- Create and periodically update the library of professional learning resources including best practices in teaching and learning, case studies, expertise in the subject, etc.

- Provide School Managers and Heads of subject with guidance on how to discover and solve problems related to curriculum implementation in practice

3. Curriculum implementation management:

- Create and lead the QA-QC plan to ensure the consistent and progressive quality control of the program at schools

- Visit classrooms regularly in order to collect data on the implementation of curriculum and the use of appropriate instructional strategies

- Review classroom observation rubrics on semester basis

- Design end-of-semester and end-of-year exams (and standardized admission tests)

- Analyze curriculum implementation’s impact on students’ learning outcomes and propose solutions

- Analyze students’ learning outcome data and update curriculum implementation plan if necessary after each semester

- Make monthly reports to School Managers and the CEO about the subject’s teaching and learning quality and propose solutions

- Evaluate the efficiency of Heads of subject and/or campus-level coordinators

4. Curriculum-related operations:

- Create yearly curriculum implementation action plan and update it monthly

- Review the curriculum-related action plan of individual schools

- Write and distribute high-quality documents that provide teachers and parents with important information about both the School’s curriculum and instructional program

- Support schools in teacher recruitment and teacher assignment

- Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Coordinator, the Academic Directors and the CEO

II. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Salary: negotiable, according to ability.

- Health insurance: medical examination and treatment at Vinmec International General Hospital and Special health insurance packages for Vingroup employees at different levels

- Tuition fee reduction when enrolling children at Vinschool.

- Benefits and insurance according to the Labor Code.

- Discounts and incentives when using Vingroup’s products and services.

- Professional development training opportunities.

- Professional, dynamic, productive, and active working environment.

- Opportunities to be challenged and recognized

- Working with leading education experts in VietNam

- Academic Officer for Math: Prefer candidates who have experience in researching and developing international programs in Math

- A great command of English (IELTS 7.0 or above/equivalent)

- Critical thinking

- Good research and analytical skills, sharp mindedness

- Experience in coordinating work between parties in a high-pressure working environment

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office

- Profound knowledge of the subject curriculum and good knowledge of Vietnamese students

- Expertise in curriculum mapping and implementation of educational program

- Ability to provide guidance and training for School Managers, Heads of Department, and Teachers

- Ability to design and lead quality assurance on the system level of the school chain.

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

Vinschool is committed to high safeguarding standards and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and those who work in the school. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity check, qualification verification checks and DBS/Police Background Certificate (or equivalent).