Director of studies

• Direct placement testing and the required administration of academic staff
• Decide which classes need to be run at which levels each week
• Assign students to appropriate class based on results of placement tests
• Ensure OIJP syllabus is delivered accurately and effectively to students
• Provide academic support and expertise to teaching team
• Provide an overview of the OIEG academic systems to Group Leaders as needed
• Answer academic questions from Group Leaders and students
• Direct student & teacher inductions
• Observe every teacher at least once and provide specific feedback
• Schedule and assign teachers to appropriate classes
• Monitor teacher absences and manage on-call teachers as needed
• Teach if and when necessary
• Coordinate graduation ceremonies as needed
• Ensure all students receive an accurate certificate of completion
• Manage teacher payroll
• Undertake essential administrative tasks e.g., monitor the completion of class registers and work records
• administer and mark course assessment tasks when required
• assist teachers and monitor completion of end of course reports
• Monitor academic resources
• Ensure sufficient appropriate classrooms are booked

• Strategies for effective teaching and classroom management of junior learners & commitment to student-centered learning
• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to cope with changing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• TESL/TESOL certificate from a TESL Canada approved institution or equivalent (eg. CELTA/DELTA) OR B.Ed, with experience in ESL teaching and team management
• Experience with academic management
• Organizational style, and experience with organizational systems

Full board accommodation included in residential position employment packages available