Academia is seeking passionate and dedicated Teaching and Curriculum Associates, for our January 2025 intake, to join our Primary-level and Secondary-level English departments, as well as our General Paper department. This is an exciting opportunity for fresh graduates who are enthusiastic about teaching and eager to make a positive impact on the education of young learners. Associates will receive training in classroom management and teaching skills while working with our team to develop comprehensive and structured instructional materials, teaching and learning plans, and assessments to evaluate student progress.
Academia's mission is to make learning intuitive to maximize educational outcomes for every student. We blend the best of the local education system with strong instructional scaffolding, research-based pedagogy, and elements from liberal-arts colleges and the humanities to empower our students to be smart, confident, and in control of their educational futures.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment where your creativity and passion for teaching will be valued and appreciated.
Responsibilities
- Deliver physical and online lessons in a professional manner and manage students in a classroom setting
- Review student work and provide in-depth feedback and mark-ups
- Engage with both students and parents to provide advice and guidance, while building trust and rapport
- Provide curriculum feedback and develop engaging educational content as part of the curriculum team
Profile and background
- A high degree of proficiency with the English language is required.
- Fresh graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Humanities or Social Sciences are invited to apply. A degree related to English, English Literature, Linguistics, or Communications is a plus. Degrees with a focus on critical thinking, and an extensive amount of writing, are also considered favorably.
- A strong interest in teaching as a long-term career is essential.
- Effective communication skills, to work as part of a team, and interact with parents and students.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with young learners.
- Interest in current trends in English language education, and willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies.
- Applicants must be able to work on at least one weekend, due to the nature of the tutoring industry. Applicants who are willing to work on both weekends will be considered favourably.
Employee Value Proposition
- Be part of an educational organisation with a progressive vision for student learning
- Work collaboratively with other like-minded educators with a passion for student development
- Freedom and opportunity to apply academic ideas from the humanities and social sciences in the form of educational content
If you are a fresh graduate who is passionate about teaching and making a difference in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you. Applicants who are making a career-switch, or who have minimal experience, are also welcome to apply through this job listing.
