Academic Coordinator – Language School

Established in 2008, Language Campus is a market leader in teaching languages in the Canary Islands. We pride ourselves on being a rapidly-growing company with a proven track record of success in the educational services sector. We seek a CELTA / TEFL/ TESOL qualified Academic Coordinator to work in our schools located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The successful applicant will have a positive attitude and team spirit, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills, written and oral (Spanish and English), in day-to-day dealings with staff, and students. Be a flexible and an independent worker, able to use his or her own initiative and to prioritize tasks operating to tight deadlines.

The academic coordination tasks include :

• Overseeing the appropriate implementation of the Language Campus Methodology
• Overseeing placement of students in appropriate level
• Assisting teaching staff in planning their courses and providing guidance/ training when necessary
• Providing tutorial services for students on occasions when they have missed their classes or need additional explanation
• Providing confidential assistance and advice to students and/or staff regarding academy related issues
• Promoting and facilitating a task-based approach to teaching and learning
• Ensuring that fellow teachers are provided with necessary guidance and materials to carry out aforementioned duties including giving them an induction, taking part in their ongoing development, training and on-the-job coaching
• Observing lessons according to previously agreed criteria and providing constructive feedback
• Developing and writing evaluation materials
• Teaching different classes depending on needs.