Academic Manager - Performing Arts

Academic Manager - Performing Arts

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Academic Manager to oversee the implementation of academic initiatives across various arts related subjects such as dance, music, drama, visual arts, public speaking for primary and middle schools. The ideal candidate will ensure that all teachers effectively carry out their responsibilities and that academic goals are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Oversight and Implementation:

● Monitor the execution of lesson plans and overall curriculum

● Ensure learning goals are met in all classes

● Conduct regular reviews and provide feedback to subject heads on their plans, lesson designs, and training modules.

● Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to align teaching methodologies and best practices.

2. Monitoring and Reporting:

● Track the progress of curriculum and assessment activities in all branches.

● Ensure that all assessments and lesson plans are aligned with standardised framework.

● Create reports to provide actionable insights.

● Regularly communicate updates and recommendations to the management team.

3. Teacher Training and Support:

● Organize, conduct and oversee training on content and pedagogy.

● Ensure teachers and branches receive adequate support to improve their teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.

● Conduct classroom observations to validate the implementation of training and lesson plans.

● Create assessments and guide teachers to support struggling students.

4. Business specific Responsibilities:

● Communicate progress and advancements related to student outcomes and successes regularly to the school leaders.

● Build relationships with the stakeholders and assist them in marketing the academic initiatives.

● Upsell the academic program and come up with strategies for further growth.

● Attend PTM’s and school meetings

5. Travel and Coordination:

● Visit schools within the city to ensure on-ground implementation of strategies.

● Conduct periodic audits of academic practices in different branches.

6. Teaching

● Take classes in absence of a teacher to ensure students don’t miss on their learning.

● Take classes as a part of research and understanding to better prepare plans and teaching methodology.

Requirements:

● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the domain of arts.

● Certification or diploma in any performing art.

● Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.

● Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a keen eye for detail.

● Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

● Willingness to travel extensively within the city.

● Willingness to learn more art forms and adapt to the pedagogy as subscribed by the organisation.