Course Director English Academy

Platzi; Xico; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading online education platform is seeking an Academic Leader for the English Academy in Xico, Veracruz. In this role, you will lead the strategic direction of the academy, manage a team of English instructors, and continuously enhance the learning experience based on feedback. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of teaching experience, excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to inspire and coordinate educators. Benefits include hardware provisions, extensive leaves, and opportunities for professional growth.

Servicios

100% of necessary work tools provided

Kindle for books

Extended maternity/paternity leave

Option Pool for company shares

15 days of vacation per year

Four online therapy sessions covered

Team meet-ups during the year

Annual team gathering

Formación

• 4+ years of experience teaching English with proven excellence.
• Experience as an academic coordinator or program lead for English programs.
• Strong classroom presence and leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the strategic direction and daily operations of the English Academy.
• Deliver engaging live English classes to students.
• Manage a team of external English instructors.

Conocimientos

Teaching English

Classroom management

Curriculum management

Synchronous learning

Team organization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Who we are

Platzi is the leader in online education in Latin America and the Spanish‑speaking world in general. We are the preeminent provider of non‑traditional, scalable education and training for individuals and companies in areas such as AI, Cybersecurity, English, Technology, and Leadership. Platzi serves the needs of over 5 million students and more than 1,000 corporate clients. Platzi is the essential learning platform for companies and employees alike. As an industry leader, our presence is highlighted by extensive press coverage and major industry events. While we operate remotely, we value in‑person interactions and believe that meeting with customers is key to our success.

What we’re looking for

What you’ll be doing

• Academic Leadership — Lead the strategic direction and daily operations of the English Academy, ensuring its educational goals are met and exceeded. This includes defining the learning journey, setting pedagogical standards, and promoting a culture of excellence in English education.
• Synchronous Teaching — Deliver engaging and effective live English classes to our students, bringing energy, clarity, and structure to every session.
• Teacher Coordination — Manage and support a team of external English instructors by coordinating class schedules, aligning academic goals, and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
• Teacher Engagement — Inspire and collaborate with instructors to maintain high teaching standards, while also mentoring them on pedagogical best practices and continuous improvement.
• Quality Improvement — Lead efforts to continuously enhance the learning experience based on student feedback, course performance metrics, and input from the quality assurance team.
• Teacher Recruitment — Recruit top‑tier teaching talent and build a robust lead list of potential instructors, ensuring each course is led by high‑caliber educators.
• Teacher Support — Provide comprehensive support to teachers, including organizing pre‑session evaluations, offering coaching, and setting clear teaching expectations.
• Market‑Driven Curriculum — Research and identify trends in English language education to ensure our courses remain innovative, relevant, and tailored to student needs.
• Launch Strategy — Work closely with marketing to plan and execute course launches and campaigns, amplifying reach and ensuring alignment between content and audience expectations.

Who you are

• 4+ years of experience teaching English, with strong classroom presence and pedagogical excellence.
• Proven experience as an academic coordinator or program lead for English language programs, including team and curriculum management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead educational initiatives from concept to launch.
• Experience designing and delivering impactful synchronous learning experiences.
• Proficiency in organizing teams, managing schedules, and handling administrative aspects such as teacher payments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to improve learning experiences and teacher performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proactive, organized, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional teams (academic, product, marketing).
• English level : C1 or above.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working closely with the marketing team and other stakeholders on course launch strategies and other needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with teachers, students, and team members.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead teams and projects, providing direction and motivation to achieve common goals.

Benefits

• Hardware — 100% of the necessary work tools such as a laptop, smartphone, desk, ergonomic chair, monitor, and other accessories.
• Books — We provide you with all the books you need to grow professionally on Kindle, and we give you the Kindle too.
• Maternity / Paternity Leave — Extended maternity and paternity leave, reflecting our commitment to gender equity and family care.
• Option Pool — Opportunity to own a part of Platzi and receive company shares.
• Vacation — 15 days of vacation per year regardless of the country you are in, starting from the moment you join the team.
• Online Therapy — First four online therapy sessions covered by specialized companies.
• Team Syncs — Teams meet in person during the year to exchange ideas, build bonds, and strengthen relationships.
• Villa Platzi — Every year, the entire team gathers somewhere in the world for a week to meet face‑to‑face and enjoy the experience.