Position:	Director: English Language Development Program
Reports to:	Director of Young Scholar’s At Risk Program
Location:	Chittagong (BD)

 

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

The English Language Development Program Director is responsible for the development and implementation of the English immersion program within the Young Scholars at Risk Program.

Specifically, the director will:

• Develop and establish the curriculum, both written and taught.
• Design and select resources for the English immersion program.
• Establish classes and tutorials for students within the program.
• Manage all activities related to student enrollment, assessment, goal setting, and individual education plans for students participating in the program.
• Coordinate schedules of teachers and tutors.
• Assist with the recruitment of teachers and tutors.
• Orient, train, support and lead the efforts of the English immersion program faculty and staff.
• Assess and evaluate student progress.
• Provide bi-weekly reports on a variety of outcomes.
• Maintain English Immersion program data in spreadsheets and databases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Five + years of experience teaching ESL/EAL at a post-secondary level.
• Senior Management experience within an educational setting.
• Experience leading teams and individuals.
• Experience working with displaced and or marginalized populations.
• Experience in curriculum and program development.

Qualifications:

• MA or P.H.D. in TESL.
• TESOL or TEFL Certification Preferred.
• Experience in curriculum and program development.
• Experience in post-secondary education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and with those from Middle Eastern countries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and social-emotional skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed education.

Compensation & other benefits:  According to AUW policy.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume along with a cover letter detailing how their qualifications, skills, abilities and experience meet the specific requirements of the role, as outlined in the job description, and three references (Name & Contact Information) addressing to jobs@auw.edu.bd. Please mention the position applied on the subject line. The review of applications will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.