ELS Academic Director

Role: ELS Academic Director

Reports to: Center Director

Location: River Forest Illinois

Description:

The Academic Director is responsible for all operations concerning the academic program. Specifically the Academic Director is responsible for the hiring training development and dismissal of instructional staff; the development and implementation of the curriculum; the testing placement and evaluation of students; and the scheduling of the absence of the Center Director the Academic Director is responsible for the operation of the Language Center.

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Developing and conducting the academic program in such a manner that it meets all standards of ELS Language Centers standardized curriculum.
• Hiring training and supervising of instructional staff.
• Providing substitute and/or regular classroom instruction.
• Maintaining the instructional budget by staying within instructional-hour guidelines.
• Ordering and maintaining all instructional materials and staying within the academic materials budget.
• Supervising the placement testing and evaluation of students.
• Scheduling classes teachers and students.
• Orienting new students to the academic program.
• Submitting required academic reports to universities and/or sponsors.
• Submitting required reports to the Corporate or District Office.
• Maintaining Center operations in the absence of the Center Director.
• Supervising the Assistant Academic Director.
• Assisting with the management of special programs as assigned.
• Performing other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required

• BA from an accredited college/university and TEFL Certificate with equivalent experience required; MA in TESOL Applied Linguistics or related field preferred.

A minimum of two years teaching experience in the field of ESL and a minimum of one year of experience as an administrator in charge of teachers and teaching-related responsibilities. Curriculum planning and implementation experience is helpful.

Benefits:

• The salary for this position is $55000 annually
• ELS total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards.
• This position will be eligible for health insurance including options for medical plans dental vision HSA or FSA plans life insurance and AD&D short-term disability and long-term disability.
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Leave (Vacation Paid Holidays and Sick Leave)

Contact Information:

While we thank all applicants only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

About ELS

Since 1961 when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners across the USA.

About ILSC Education Group

In early 2022 ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students.

A world leader in language education & vocational training ILSC Education Group which opened its first language school in Vancouver Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002 offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada Australia Ireland and India some of the worlds most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver BC Canada ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world in Vancouver Toronto and Montréal Canada; New Delhi India; and Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Perth Australia; and Dublin Ireland; as well as two online language schools ILSC HELLO and ILSC 2025 ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning living and work experiences by offering the finest language career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION:To enrich & transform peoples lives

INNOVATION:To evolve through creativity & diversity.

RESPECT:To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.

COLLABORATION:To build community & achieve more together

INTEGRITY:To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do

ELS ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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