The Subject Director is a key member of the Organization's academic leadership team, responsible for overseeing curriculum development, teaching quality management, and professional development for teachers in designated subjects - this role referring to English subject. Through cross-campus collaboration and interdisciplinary integration, the Subject Director ensures that subject teaching aligns with international education standards (such as IG, A-Level, IB, DSE, etc.) and continuously enhances students' learning outcomes and innovative capabilities.
Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum Development
o Lead the planning, design, and updating of subject curricula, ensuring a balance of academic rigor, international perspective, and local relevance.
o Develop interdisciplinary projects (such as STEAM, PBL, etc.) that address educational research trends and student needs, promoting innovative teaching practices.
o Oversee curriculum implementation, regularly evaluating and refining course content, teaching resources, and assessment tools.
2. Teaching Support and Teacher Development
o Provide professional training, teaching guidance, and classroom observation feedback to subject teachers across campuses, enhancing overall teaching quality.
o Establish a community for subject teachers, organizing research activities, workshops, and resource-sharing platforms to facilitate the exchange of best practices.
o Assist in recruiting and evaluating subject teachers and participate in their professional development planning.
3. Academic Quality Management
o Develop subject teaching standards and assessment frameworks, monitoring the implementation of teaching across campuses to ensure learning objectives are met.
o Analyze student performance data and feedback, leading improvements in teaching strategies and intervention plans.
o Regularly submit subject development reports to management, including effectiveness analysis, challenges, and improvement plans.
4. Interdisciplinary and Cross-Campus Collaboration
o Collaborate with other Subject Directors to design interdisciplinary courses or projects, promoting holistic education and the development of core competencies.
o Coordinate resources across campuses to address common issues in subject teaching, ensuring curriculum consistency.
o Represent the Organization in international education forums or collaborative projects, enhancing the influence of the subject area.
Qualifications and Experience:
Educational Background and Experience:
• Master’s degree or higher, preferably in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of teaching experience, with at least 3 years in roles such as subject group leader, curriculum developer, or teacher trainer.
• Familiarity with international curriculum frameworks (such as IG, A-Level, IB, DSE) and assessment standards.
Core Competencies:
• Exceptional curriculum design skills, with the ability to integrate educational technologies (such as AI and digital tools) to optimize teaching.
• Outstanding leadership and teamwork abilities, skilled in cross-cultural communication and managing diverse teams.
• Data-driven decision-making skills, capable of guiding teaching improvements through analysis of learning outcomes.
• Fluent in both Chinese and English (written and spoken), able to excel in a bilingual work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in multinational educational institutions or multi-campus management is preferred.
• Published research in subject teaching or participation in international education projects is an advantage.
YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures and our Adult Code of Conduct for Working with Students.
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