Head of Science amp Mathematics Department US Diploma track

Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations lives

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base through parttime teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. Youll play a key role in delivering highquality personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Job Summary:

The position as the Head of Department for Scienceand Mathematicsis an extremely important one. As part of the leadership within our DaVinci Academic Team you play a pivotal role in maintaining our educational standards guiding our teachers and ensuring our students receive the best instruction. You will be part of a small HOD team of 4 members overseeing 4 departments within DaVinci:

• US Diploma Track English/Humanities
• US Diploma Track Science/ Mathematics
• Alevel TrackEnglish/Humanities
• Alevel Track Science/ Mathematics

Time Commitment & Compensation:

You can expect to commit between 2025 hours a week to your departmental duties. Starting off youll oversee the performance and quality of 3040 teachers a number that will grow over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Teacher Support & Coaching

• Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers across all regions equipping them with the necessary tools and training to deliver highquality instruction in the Da Vinci Learning mode.

• Offer guidance and training on time management and completing course content within the 50 live instructional hours tailored to diverse global time zones and teaching contexts.

• Provide dedicated support to students worldwide offering guidance for academic or other concerns and following up on studentofconcern reports submitted by teachers across regions.

Canvas & Course Management

• Enforce strict adherence to Canvas guidelines by all teachers ensuring schedules course outlines and grades are uploaded and maintained.

• Oversee Canvas courses ensuring teachers maintain and consistently update them in line with best practices.

• Regularly review department Canvas course templates to ensure alignment with CGA course expectations.

• Maintain organized and accessible teaching resources for the department ensuring they are easily available to the global team.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure 100% of teachers across the global team consistently submit highquality reports adhering to provided report guidelines.

Training & Collaboration

• Plan and lead global training sessions and departmental meetings fostering cohesion efficient resource sharing and adherence to best teaching practices across diverse locations.

Required Qualifications:

Educational Background:

• Bachelors degree in Education Subject Area or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• U.S. teaching certification in relevant subject area (or equivalent certification) with strong understanding of U.S. high school curriculum standards especially in an online context.

Experience:

• At least 35 years of experience teaching in a U.S. high school with a proven record of success in both classroom and online education settings.
• 2 years of experience in a leadership role such as Head of Department Curriculum Coordinator or similar in an online or blended learning environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. state standards Common Core or AP curriculum and experience adapting these for virtual instruction.
• Experience using digital tools and platforms (such as Google Classroom Canvas or Blackboard) for content delivery assessments and student engagement.

Leadership & Management Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills with experience in leading supporting and mentoring a remote team of teachers.
• Ability to set and communicate clear departmental goals drive team collaboration and ensure accountability within an online teaching environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff students and parents in a virtual school setting.

Organizational & Administrative Skills:

• Ability to manage departmental resources budgets and administrative tasks ensuring smooth operation of the department remotely.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to use student performance data to track progress identify challenges and inform decisionmaking.
• Experience with managing and organizing digital curriculum materials assessments and lesson plans to ensure consistency and alignment with school standards.

Instructional Expertise:

• Strong expertise in subject matter content and a deep understanding of teaching strategies that are effective in online high school settings.
• Knowledge and experience in online curriculum development and instructional design ensuring content is engaging rigorous and accessible to a diverse group of students.
• Ability to provide ongoing professional development to teachers in the department focusing on effective online instructional practices and digital pedagogy.

StudentCentered Approach:

• Passion for fostering student success in a remote learning environment with a commitment to providing individualized support and guidance for students.
• Ability to implement strategies that promote student engagement selfmotivation and independent learning in an online setting.
• Experience addressing and supporting the unique academic social and emotional needs of students in a virtual classroom environment.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Ability to work collaboratively with other department heads instructional staff and administrators in a virtual school environment to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to teaching and learning.
• Experience in leading virtual meetings sharing resources and collaborating across departments to support schoolwide initiatives.

Technology Proficiency:

• High level of comfort with educational technologies including learning management systems (e.g. Canvas Moodle) video conferencing tools (e.g. Zoom Google Meet) and digital assessment platforms.
• Ability to incorporate technology to enhance student learning experiences facilitate engagement and support collaborative work in an online space.

Cultural Awareness & Global Perspective:

• Understanding and experience working with diverse student populations including international students in a virtual learning environment.
• Awareness of best practices for supporting students from different cultural backgrounds and adapting instruction to meet their needs in a digital context.

Additional Qualities:

• Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to the evolving needs of an online learning environment.
• Excellent time management skills selfmotivation and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• A commitment to high standards of academic integrity and creating an inclusive engaging and supportive virtual learning environment for all students.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a worldclass online school delivering live realtime learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries our vision is to unlock our students limitless potential together for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cuttingedge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their childs education.

If youre passionate about delivering personalized impactful education in a flexible oneonone environment Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learningapply now!

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