Academic Coordinator

Contract Length: 2 yearsNumber of Vacancies: 1Student Level:- Middle School, High School- Licensed TeacherSchool Requirements:- Education Required: Master- Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience- Major: Master in education, IB MYP or DP Experience desireable.- Required Certificates:- Teaching Credential/LicenseAdditional School Requirements:**Qualifications**:- Preparation of educational planning / Elaboración de planeación educativa- Knowledge in IB Program/ Conocimiento en IB Program- Advanced digital skills/ Habilidades digitales avanzadas- Advanced English./ Inglés avanzado.- Experience teaching in a Middle or High School / experiência ensenando en secundaria o bachillerato.- Experience as a curriculum coordinator, preferably in a secondary education setting.- Effective Communication /Comunicación Efectiva- Team spirit /Trabajo en equipo- Responsibility/ Responsabilidad- Proactive / Proactividad- Problem solver / Resolución de problemas.- Availability/ Disponibilidad de horario- Atención a cliente interno y externo/Customer service- Organization / Organización y limpieza.- Open to feedback /Abierto a la retroalimentación/- Apostille Degre (For Visa)Job Benefits:- Airport pick-up on your first arrival to Tuxtla- Rehiring bonus (after initial contract)- Yearly round-trip airfare of up to MXN 20,000- Paid Christmas and Easter leave- Major Medical Insurance- Official IB training or selected Professional Development for the position- Paid workplace accident insurance- Paid visa fees for all expenses encountered after arrival in Mexico, including renewal- Mexican Social Security- Annual Stipend. 15 days' salary of annual stipend paid before December 20th. The stipend for the first year is paid proportionally to the working days.- Vacation bonus. Payment is equivalent to 25% of 12 vacation days at the end of every working year.- Housing at ASFC Staff Residencies (furnished apartment, Water, and WIFI are included, equivalent to MXN 9,000)- 100% Scholarship for all dependent children, as long they pass admission tests. (Scholarship does not cover institutional fees, school uniforms, books, supplies, and PTA charges)- Salary: MXN monthly before tax.Job Description:**This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with at least two years of IB (International Baccalaureate) experience to demonstrate leadership and in-depth knowledge at ASFC.**Advanced Spanish language skills are required.**General Objective Of The Position**:- Play a central role in leading the development, implementation, and improvement of the academic programming for grades 6-12.- Lead and organize the implementation of the School Program to obtain IB Certification for MYP if appropriate within the designated section.**Daily**:- Collaborate with teachers and other relevant staff to align the Academic goals- with the school's overall educational objectives.- Stay informed about educational trends, research, and best practices.- Provide ongoing support for teachers to implement curriculum changes effectively.**Weekly**:- Review unit and lesson plans, providing constructive feedback to teachers.- Conduct class observations, offering feedback to enhance instructional practices.- Preview new instructional materials and coordinate pilot programs with teachers.**Monthly**:- Lead the creation, review, update, and implementation of the Upper School curriculum.- Ensure alignment with national and international standards and best educational practices.- Lead teacher training sessions to foster professional growth.- Develop a comprehensive plan for the successful integration of the MYP framework into the designated section.- Study and evaluate new instructional techniques, recommending their implementation when appropriate.- Collaborate with the organization of PD day, as well as the PD general activities. Quarter or trimester (evaluation period)- Create and implement an educational plan tailored to meet the needs of Upper School students.- Gather and analyze data to inform instructional decisions and school improvement initiatives.**Annual**:- Compile final grades, write year-end comments, conduct classroom inventory, and organize student portfolios.- Reflect on the academic year, plan for summer professional development, and facilitate teacher-led and student-led conferences.- Provide reports and presentations on curriculum outcomes to school administrators and stakeholders**Event**:- Attend after-hours school events, engage in professional development, and participate in social service initiatives.- Supervise extracurricular activities, plan parent engagement activities, and collaborate with external organizations.- Participation in civil protection exercises and activities.- Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay connected with other academic coordinators.- Build a professional network for sharing ideas, resour