Academic Coordinator

LIFE Educare

Interested candidates with relevant experience can reach me at 9893958990.

Role Overview

The Curriculum & Instruction Lead will drive academic excellence by ensuring effective lesson planning, modern pedagogical practices, and consistent teaching quality across the school. This role involves guiding teachers, monitoring instructional practices, providing timely feedback, and collaborating with school leadership to address performance gaps.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lesson Plan Oversight

• Review and monitor lesson plans from all teachers (Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary).
• Ensure lesson plans align with modern pedagogical strategies and curriculum standards.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improvement in a constructive and timely manner.

2. Teacher Support & Training

• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to teachers to enhance lesson planning and instructional delivery.
• Conduct follow-up workshops and training sessions to reinforce modern teaching methods.
• Offer subject-specific and grade-specific planning guidance when needed.

3. Classroom Observations

• Create and maintain an observation schedule covering all teachers in the school, multiple times, throughout the academic year.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations to evaluate teaching effectiveness.
• Share targeted, actionable feedback with teachers to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.

4. Reporting & Communication

• Prepare monthly academic performance and teaching quality reports for the Principal.
• Maintain open communication with the Vice Principal to address challenges and track progress.
• Discuss performance issues with school leadership and recommend necessary interventions.

5. Academic Quality Assurance

• Ensure the consistent implementation of school-approved teaching and learning strategies.
• Identify professional development needs based on observation data and lesson plan reviews.
• Collaborate with leadership to make academic decisions that improve instructional quality.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of modern pedagogical practices and curriculum design.
• Excellent observation, feedback, and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate teachers with varied levels of openness to change.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities across different school sections.
• Data-driven approach to tracking academic performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of teaching experience, with at least 3 years in an instructional leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing teaching and learning improvements at scale.
• Strong and proven ability to integrate technology seamlessly into all aspects of academic planning, instruction, and monitoring—this is a core requirement for the role.

Regards

Priya