Center Academic Head

Vietnam Investments Group (VIG) is seeking a Center Academic Head to work at Sylvan - our portfolio company.

1. Teacher observation and evaluation

- Observing and evaluating teachers’ performance in accordance with the “Regulations on Teacher Observation”.

- Reporting observation results to the line manager.

- Handling all issues related to teachers and teaching.

2. Teacher and professional staff training

- Conducting induction to new teachers at the center(s) in charge.

- Training teaching methods and classroom management for new teachers and TAs at the centers in charge.

- Conducting demo class (if needed/ required).

- Proposing training topics needed for teachers.

3. Teaching and learning quality assurance and assessment

- Ensuring the teaching and learning quality at the center(s) in charge (based on the “Criteria for evaluating the quality of teaching and learning at the center”).

- Observing and evaluating students’ learning performance.

- Conducting a survey to get feedback from adult learners.

- Monitoring teaching scheduling.

- Monitoring planning and tutoring students at the center(s).

- Managing and monitoring Sylvan classes (see the attached file).

- Reporting the quality of teaching and learning at the center(s) to the line manager on the monthly basis.

- Taking responsibility for KPI of re-enrolment.

4. Teaching and academic activities

- Teaching 16 hours/month.

- Substituting teachers and tutoring the learners when necessary.

- Conducting placement tests at the center when necessary.

- Planning and implementing academic activities at the center(s) in charge

5. Recruiting (upon request), training, and evaluating TAs

- Recruiting TAs when requested by HO.

- Training new TAs at the center(s).

- Evaluating TAs twice a year.

6. Other tasks upon request

• Age: 27 or above.

• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, English Studies, or other relevant field.

• Master’s degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics preferred.

• + 5 years of teaching different English programs at different levels. IELTS 7.0+ or equivalent qualification preferred.

• Experience in educational management.

• Good communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Good leadership and proactivity.

• Working location: HCMC.