Kindergarten ESL Program Coordinator

I. JOB DESCRIPTION

• Curriculum research & development:

• Develop comprehensive ESL curriculum tailored to the needs of kindergarten-aged students

• Map the subject's curriculum to ensure the consistency between standards, unit outcomes & lesson outcomes; and the consistency between learning objectives, instruction & assessment
• Research and develop age-appropriate teaching strategies and materials (sample lesson plans, sample instructional activities, sample student handouts, etc.) to enhance learning experience and promote language acquisition and proficiency
• Lead the designing and/or the selection of both offline and online learning materials for students within and out of school time to support the attainment of learning objectives
• Review curriculum implementation and evaluate the effectiveness of the ESL program to continuously make adjustments and improve the curriculum

• Develop and frequently update an inventory of curriculum development resources including professional periodicals, bulletins, books, journals, research papers and other materials

• Curriculum implementation support:

• Provide School Managers, Heads of subjects, and Teachers with system-wide training on curriculum implementation (introductory courses about the subject and the program, curriculum monitoring courses, curriculum-related professional development courses, etc.)

• Provide constructive feedback to teachers to enhance teaching practices through observation or review of their lesson plans
• Create action plans to improve teachers' performance in delivering the curriculum and work with School Managers to monitor their progress
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for ESL staff to improve their instructional skills.
• Create and periodically update the library of professional learning resources including best practices in teaching and learning, case studies, expertise in the subject, etc.

• Provide School Managers and Heads of subject with guidance on how to discover and solve problems related to curriculum implementation in practice

• Curriculum implementation management:

• Create and lead the QA-QC plan to ensure the consistent and progressive quality control of the program at schools

• Conduct regular classroom observations in order to collect data on the implementation of curriculum and the use of appropriate instructional strategies
• Review classroom observation rubrics on a regular basis
• Design assessments and provide guidance on how to measure ESL students‘ language proficiency and progress
• Analyze curriculum implementation's impact on students' learning outcomes and propose solutions; update curriculum implementation plan (if necessary) after each semester
• Make monthly reports to School Managers and the CEO about the subject's teaching and learning quality and propose solutions

• Evaluate the efficiency of Key ESL Teachers and/or campus-level coordinators

• Curriculum-related operations:

• Create yearly curriculum implementation action plan and update it monthly

• Review the curriculum-related action plan of individual schools
• Review the student evaluation and stage placement results of individual schools
• Write and distribute high-quality documents that provide teachers and parents with important information about both the School's curriculum and instructional program
• Support schools in teacher recruitment and teacher assignment
• Work closely with community resources and external partners to enhance the ESL program and support student learning
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Academic Directors and the CEO

II. REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field
• A good command of English (IELTS 7.0 or above; or other international English certificates equivalent to C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
• Strong understanding of language acquisition theory and best practices in ESL instruction
• Profound knowledge of the subject curriculum and good knowledge of Vietnamese young learners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to problem- solving.
• Critical thinking; good research and analytical skills; sharp mindedness
• Familiarity with educational technology and digital learning resources.
• Experience in coordinating work between parties in a high-pressure working environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Prefer candidates with experience in curriculum mapping and implementation of educational program
• Prefer candidates who have experience in implementing and managing ESL programs in a kindergarten setting

III. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with ability and experience
• Health insurance (medical examination and treatment at Vinmec International General Hospital and Special health insurance packages for Vingroup employees at different levels) and retirement benefits
• Tuition fee reduction when enrolling children at Vinschool
• Benefits and insurance according to the Labor Code
• Discounts and incentives when using Vingroup's products and services
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, professional, dynamic, productive and active work environment focused on student success and teacher growth
• Opportunities to be challenged and recognized
• Working with leading education experts in Vietnam