Vinschool Education System is looking to fill the following positions in the Academic Department: 1. Social Sciences Coordinator
2. Natural Sciences Coordinator
3. Cambridge Primary Program Coordinator
4. Cambridge Secondary and High School Program Coordinator
NOTE: Please specify the position you are applying for in your curriculum vitae.
I . JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Curriculum research & development: - Map the subject's curriculum to ensure the consistency between standards, unit outcomes & lesson outcomes; and the consistency between learning objectives, instruction & assessment - Research and develop teaching strategies and materials (sample lesson plans, sample instructional activities, sample student handouts, etc.) to enhance learning experience and optimize educational technologies - Lead the designing of students' learning projects for each grade level in order to enhance the students' competencies taught in the curriculum - Lead the designing and/or the selection of both offline and online learning materials for students within and out of school time to support the attainment of learning objectives - Compose and develop assessment materials such as test bank, progression tests, formative and/or summative assessment criteria and rubrics - Develop and frequently update an inventory of curriculum development resources including professional periodicals, bulletins, books, journals, research papers and other materials - Review curriculum implementation and outcome data to continuously improve the curriculum
2. Curriculum implementation support: - Compose Operations Manual for School Managers, Heads of subject and Teachers on how to implement and monitor the program effectively and meet the CIS standards (Domains C and D) - Provide School Managers, Heads of subjects, and Teachers with system-wide training on curriculum implementation (introductory courses about the subject and the program, curriculum monitoring courses, curriculum-related professional development courses, etc.) - Create action plan to improve teachers' performance in delivering the curriculum and work with School Managers to monitor their progress - Create and periodically update the library of professional learning resources including best practices in teaching and learning, case studies, expertise in the subject, etc. - Provide School Managers and Heads of subject with guidance on how to discover and solve problems related to curriculum implementation in practice
3. Curriculum implementation management: - Create and lead the QA-QC plan to ensure the consistent and progressive quality control of the program at schools - Visit classrooms regularly in order to collect data on the implementation of curriculum and the use of appropriate instructional strategies - Review classroom observation rubrics on semester basis - Design end-of-semester and end-of-year exams (and standardized admission tests) - Analyze curriculum implementation's impact on students' learning outcomes and propose solutions - Analyze students' learning outcome data and update curriculum implementation plan if necessary after each semester - Make monthly reports to School Managers and the CEO about the subject's teaching and learning quality and propose solutions - Evaluate the efficiency of Heads of subject and/or campus-level coordinators
4. Curriculum-related operations: - Create yearly curriculum implementation action plan and update it monthly - Review the curriculum-related action plan of individual schools - Write and distribute high-quality documents that provide teachers and parents with important information about both the School's curriculum and instructional program - Support schools in teacher recruitment and teacher assignment - Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Academic Directors and the CEO
II. Requirements for Coordinator:
- A great command of English (IELTS 8.0 or above/equivalent) - Critical thinking - Good research and analytical skills, sharp mindedness - Experience in coordinating work between parties in a high-pressure working environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Profound knowledge of the subject curriculum and good knowledge of Vietnamese students - Expertise in curriculum mapping and implementation of educational program - Ability to provide guidance and training for School Managers, Heads of Department, and Teachers - Ability to design and lead quality assurance on the system level of the school chain.
Private Requirements: - Social Sciences Coordinator: Prefer candidates who have experience in researching and developing international programs in social sciences (History, Geography and Psychology, ...)
- Natural Sciences Coordinator: Prefer candidates who have experience in researching and developing international programs in Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics,...)
- Cambridge Primary Program Coordinator: Prefer candidates who have experience in implementing and managing Cambridge programs for Stages 1-6
- Cambridge Secondary and High School Program Coordinator: Prefer candidates who have experience in implementing and managing Cambridge programs for Stages 7-9, iGCSE and A-Level programs.
III. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: negotiable, according to ability. - Health insurance: medical examination and treatment at Vinmec International General Hospital and Special health insurance packages for Vingroup employees at different levels - Tuition fee reduction when enrolling children at Vinschool. - Benefits and insurance according to the Labor Code. - Discounts and incentives when using Vingroup's products and services. - Professional development training opportunities. - Professional, dynamic, productive, and active working environment. - Opportunities to be challenged and recognized
- Working with leading education experts in VietNam