Contract Length: 1 year Number of Vacancies: 1 Student Level: - Middle School - Licensed Teacher **Requirements**: - Education Required: Master - Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience - Major: School Leadership - Required Certificates: - Teaching Credential/License- Other Certification**Qualifications**: - Previous experience in school leadership - Knowledge of school administrative processes and curriculum development - Hands-on experience with MS Office and education management systems (preferably Schoology, Chalk, Phidias) - Attention to detail - Great presentation and communication skills - Crisis management - Ability to coach and inspire - A previous classroom teaching experience of at least 3 years - Degree in Education; Master’s degree, PhD is a plus - Knowledge of leadership techniques to foster collaboration - Skills in the use of data to drive decisions - Strategic planning skills Job Benefits: - 1 or 2-year contract (with possible extensions) in a prestigious private school - Monthly salary - Accommodation for the first two weeks - Visa sponsorship - Airport pickup and transfers to a residence in Bogota - Country and city orientation and Spanish language support - Lunch and snacks provided at school - Bonus upon completion of the contract - Monthly salary - Healthcare - Accommodation allowance - Visa sponsorship - Airport pickup and transfers to a residence in Bogota - Country and city orientation and Spanish crash course - Transportation to and from the school - Lunch/Snack - Monday to Friday - Bonus upon completion of the contract **Job Description**: We are looking for a new Middle School Academic Coordinator to join our team and foster a healthy learning environment for our students. Your primary responsibilities will be to supervise our Middle School teachers and oversee the Middle School’s day-to-day operations. To succeed in this role, you should be able to make quick decisions under pressure and have a comprehensive understanding of the curricula. Excellent communication, collaborative leadership, and organizational abilities are also important skills you should demonstrate as an academic coordinator. If you meet these requirements and you’re passionate about a leadership role in education, we’d like to meet you. **Responsibilities** - Oversee day-to-day school operations - Manage school logistics - Set learning goals for students and teachers based on academic performance - Monitor and report on teacher performance - Present data from school performance to the Academic Council - Research new resources and techniques to improve teaching - Interview and hire school personnel - Review and implement school policies - Provide guidance and mentoring for teachers - Handle emergencies and school crises - Organize school events and assemblies - Ensure a safe and caring environment for students and teachers - Attend conferences to gain knowledge on current educational trends - Create learning communities in Middle Schools - Communicate effectively with supervisors, teachers, students, and families