Academic Coordinator for ESL ( Grades 1-5)

Vinschool's  Standard  ESL Program Department invites qualified educators to apply for the Academic Coordinator position (primary grades 1-5).   based out of Hanoi - but to also able to work within the entire Vinschool Education System.

The Vinschool ESL Program is integrated with the Vietnam National Curriculum providing teaching and learning across the frameworks of the Vinschool Education System, the Vietnamese National Curriculum, and the Cambridge international programs of study.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Curriculum development:

Work in collaboration with the other ESL Coordinators to develop and oversee the implementation of the Standard ESL curricula and related ESL action plans. 

Work in collaboration with school Boards of Management to manage all aspects of the curriculum process, including development, vertical and horizontal mapping, implementation, and evaluation. 

Review and develop assessment resources including, where appropriate, internal progression tests

Support the data analysis of assessment results to positively impact the quality of teaching and learning.  

Where appropriate, work with schools to support the Council of International Schools (CIS) membership/accreditation process in relation to the Curriculum and Teaching and Assessing for Learning. (Domain C and Domain D within the CIS International Accreditation Evaluation Framework) 

Teacher Training:

Work in collaboration with the Vinschool Education System ESL Director to develop the school-wide teacher training programs that are aligned with Vietnam National Curriculum (MOET) requirements

Conduct training needs analysis and propose suitable training programs for teachers

Participate in teacher training and monitoring the training quality

Quality management:

Visit classrooms to gain an understanding of the quality of teaching and learning and regularly report progress to the Vinschool Education System ESL Director.

Operation:

Oversee the management and administration of all ESL assessments at the primary level

Perform other tasks and responsibilities agreed in conjunction with the Vinschool Education System ESL Director in support of the strategic priorities for Vinschool. 

Desired Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Education and teaching certificate (Master’s Degree in Education preferred).

* Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership position (Vice-Principal for Curriculum Development or equivalent), preferably in an international school or Vietnamese school setting.

* Experience with/knowledge of Vietnamese MOET standards for ESL (primary grades).

Background in professional development and training

Desired Personal Qualities:

Strong intercultural competency

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Strong background in technology

Vision of a learning community

Student-centered philosophy

• Service-minded and oriented and;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team