Coordinator Academic Latam

Maple Bear is a reference in bilingual education and synonymous with excellence, we are proud of that.

 We value learning, participation in innovative projects, we like to overcome challenges and experience an inspiring culture.

If you believe in the purpose of making a difference in the education of thousands of children and young people around the world and understand the importance of building a strong brand, access the link, apply and join the Maple Bear team.

Responsibilities and powers of the LATAM Academic Coordinator

The post holder is responsible for assessing the appropriateness of materials for teaching Spanish and different subjects in Spanish in a project-based approach. The ideal candidate will manage various projects to guarantee the curricular alignment of our proposal with the national contents, following an inquiry-based approach.  

Requirements

• Bilingual speaker of Spanish and English (native level)
• Graduate of education sciences or pedagogy in Spanish and / or English, or any area related to bilingual education
• Vast experience as bilingual pedagogical leader in kinder, primary and secondary school levels in LATAM.
• Experience in syllabus-design and development of bilingual materials
• Solid knowledge of LATAM public policies, mainly Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Colombia and Paraguay
• Availability to travel if needed

Tasks

·      Review and assess appropriateness of bilingual resources, teaching practices and school curriculum

·      Provide pedagogical support and solutions to Maple Bear schools in Latin America, based on identified needs

·      Train school leaders on the latest educational trends, school-based programmes and local and Canadian curriculum.

·      Observe classes, provide empathetic and constructive feedback, give support to teachers and school leaders to elaborate action plans according to the school needs and their communities.

·      Work collaboratively with members of other teams (Implementation, Operations and Academic, mainly)

Attitudes

·      Willingness to join a multi-cultural and fast-paced team

·      Passionate about high quality education and digital learning

·      Empathetic team-player 

We offer a list of benefits including:

Work in a Great Place to Work© ;

Culture of feedback and development, with monitoring of its leadership;

Work and exchange daily knowledge;

Participate in this incredible team, with a strong culture, which enjoys celebrating results, special dates;

Working in a company that values ​​teamwork, diversity and believes that difference is one of the biggest ferments for our growth;

Learn and grow on the journey, always having fun.

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