Academic Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an Academic Coordinator to lead a teaching team, manage activities, and provide pedagogical support at a growing center. Key Highlights: 1. Team leadership of teaching staff and professional development. 2. Extensive responsibility in academic and pedagogical management. 3. Young, stimulating environment with continuous training. At Kids&Us Villaverde-Butarque, we are looking for a candidate for the Academic Coordination position, leading a team of 5 teachers and reporting to the center’s management, in its fourth year of operation and currently in a growth phase. **Main Responsibilities** *Teaching Staff* * Selection and training of the teaching team. * Organization and coordination of teaching staff. * Evaluation and monitoring: audits, reports, tutoring sessions. * Support for teaching staff: preparation of materials, guidelines, timetables, etc. * Preparation and execution of academic coordination meetings, team meetings, and individual meetings. * Classroom substitution for teaching staff in case of absences. *Classes and Activities* * Planning of the academic calendar: sessions, assessments, student tests. * Preparation of classrooms and teaching/learning materials for teachers and students. * Inventory control and replenishment of student and teacher materials. * Preparation of activities and workshops: camps, storytelling sessions. *Students and Families* * Coordination of student group arrivals and departures. * Organization and execution of student pick-up from external centers. * Pedagogical support for students at the center. * Scheduling and implementation of the student academic assessment program. * Planning and implementation of follow-up tutoring sessions. * Review and preparation of student academic reports. *Support for Sales and Administrative Management* * Personalized commercial service for center families and potential customers. * Assistance in administrative management: student enrollment, customer database, etc. * Preparation of academic performance reports for teaching staff and students. * Stock control and procurement of stationery and office supplies. **Required Education, Experience, and Profile** *Academic Qualifications and Languages* * Bachelor’s or Diploma degree in Primary Education, Pedagogy, English Philology, or Translation and Interpreting. * English qualification: minimum Advanced (C1), preferably Proficiency (C2). * Spanish qualification: minimum Advanced (C1), preferably Proficiency (C2). *Professional Experience* * Minimum 2 years of teaching experience with children. * Prior experience in academic coordination or as head of studies is desirable. * Prior experience in customer service or public relations is desirable. *Personal Profile* * Passion for children and enthusiasm for actively contributing to their educational development. * Strong organizational and planning skills. * Leadership and charisma to manage and professionally develop the teaching team. * Dynamism, positive energy, empathy, assertiveness, and strong oral and written communication skills. **Job Offer Details** * Indefinite part-time contract (35 hours/week), with orientation toward full-time (39 hours/week) within 1–2 years. * Working week: Monday to Friday, 13:45–20:45 (Mon–Thu) and 12:30–19:30 (Fri). * Performance-based variable remuneration. * Initial and ongoing training. * Young and stimulating environment.