Academics Manager, Residential Juniors Program at - Vancouver, Canada - ILSC Education Group

ILSC Education Group

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Description

ROLE:
Academics Manager, Residential Juniors Program at UBC

REPORTS TO:
Centre Director, Residential Juniors Program at UBC

DURATION OF PROGRAM: 6 weeks, July 2 to August 13, 2023

(Pre-Training from June 28-June 30, 2023)

The Academics Manager is responsible for assisting in the successful delivery of the academic component of the ILSC Residential Juniors program to ensure students are placed in appropriate classes, that teachers have required materials, and that curriculum and lessons are interesting and engaging throughout the program to the maximum benefit of students.

This is a key management position and is a combination of an administrative and supervisory role. This is a full-time, fixed-term position. Due to the nature of the work, your hours may vary and may be irregular. The Academics Manager is required to live on-site at the residence. Accommodation and meals are included during this summer post.

The schedule timeline and hourly requirements are as follows:

Full time hours on-site at UBC will begin on June 28, 2023, until August 13, 202
Pre-program staff training at UBC will take place from June 28, 2023, to June 30, 202
Your weekly work schedule will consist of six consecutive days of work, followed by one full day off per week
Remuneration is $1050/week

Duties and Responsibilities
The job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Program Set-up and Closure

In collaboration with the Centre Director, participate in the interviewing and hiring of the teachers for the Juniors summer program at UBC
Assist in the setting up of the academic program in advance of students' arrival and assigning duties to teachers as required
Unpack and pack academic resources and materials at the beginning and end of the program and monitor usage, reporting any missing or damaged materials to the Centre Director
Lead academic meetings at the preprogram training and staff orientation, and each morning during the program
Lead and coordinate teacher/classroom assignment
Welcome the students on the first Sunday of their arrival, coordinating student orientation, providing a tour of the residence and classrooms, allocation of and room checkins, banking needs, calls home and initial "getting to know you" activities
Assist in induction of students and group leaders into the program
Check that classrooms are in good order and equipped with necessary facilities
Review student placement tests and assign students to classrooms based on age and level
Coordinate teacher's classroom schedules and curriculum resources

Academic Program

Welcome students on the first Monday of each student's first week, explaining the academic program and expectations and allocating students to groups based on their age and placement test results
Create appropriate level/number of classes and assign teachers accordingly based on the 1:16 ratio
Advise and support teachers in the delivery of lessons and conduct weekly onsite training and professional development sessions
Provide teachers supplementary curriculum materials for excursion lessons and project work
Observe teachers and provide feedback on performance
Ensure the prompt completion of student report forms, certificates, and other academic documentation
Replace teachers as required during their assigned teaching hours if another replacement teacher is unavailable or in the case of an emergency
Take overall responsibility when the Centre Director is off site
In collaboration with the Centre Director and Activities Manager, take responsibility for the maintenance and care of the school building e.g., locking up, lights off, general tidiness, etc.
Supervise homework sessions as required
Assist the Activities Manager and staff with the activities program as required
Collaborate and support the Centre Director, the Activities Manager and Juniors program staff as required

Staff

In collaboration with the Activities Manager, support the Centre Director in leading the preprogram staff orientation, ensuring that all team members have a clear understanding of the Juniors summer program, their roles, and responsibilities, and that all staffing schedules have been clearly outlined and shared with staff
In collaboration with the Activities Manager, support the Centre Director in monitoring staff working hours and periods of rest and creating staffing schedules

Students

Coordinate with the Centre Director and Juniors program staff on arrival and departure duties to ensure the safe arrival/departure of all students
Manage student and staff welfare and disciplinary issues during the program including student illness and employment issues
Monitor and track student attendance during morning assembly, lunchtime and in the evenings, ensuring that homework and lesson times are respected
Monitor student performance and satisfaction through student reports, evaluations, classroo