Academic Manager - Scholastic, Shanghai

Academic Manager - Scholastic, Shanghai

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and related services.

There are now over 50 Scholastic learning centers located in cities across China, providing quality English language education to children aged 3 to 16 years old.

We are currently seeking an Academic Manager to oversee academic matters relating to our franchise operations as well as our model center and training facility, located in Shanghai.

Please visit our website for details about our curriculum: http://www.scholastic.com.cn/english/

LOCATION
- Shanghai, China

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development, refinement and quality control of all academic-related materials
- Quality-control of teaching practices
- Conduct teacher training
- Quality-control and refinement of teacher training procedures and practices
- Work with Business Development to develop and refine supplementary education resources and programs
- Teach classes (maximum 7.5 hours per week)

EXPERIENCE
- Significant teaching experience
- ESL/EFL teaching experience
- Development of educational materials/resources
- Delivering teacher training and/or education-related professional development
- Experience in a management role

SKILLS
- Intermediate-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strategic thinker
- Excellent communication skills

EDUCATION
- Bachelor degree or higher in education or related field

OTHER
- Professional presentation
- Excellent work-ethic
- No criminal record