Assistant Director of Studies

Education First; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Education First in San Diego is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Studies to lead the day-to-day academic operations, coach teachers, and ensure exceptional learning experiences for students. The role collaborates closely with the Director of Studies to support onboarding, scheduling, and program changes.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, international school environment, demonstrates strong collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills, and is committed to

Qualifications

• Experience in education, teaching, academic management, or a related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for coaching and developing teachers.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to our teaching team.
• Support teacher onboarding, training, observations, feedback, and professional development.
• Coordinate teacher and student scheduling, substitutions, and academic program changes.
• Support student placement, testing, level changes, academic progress, and attendance.
• Serve as a key point of contact for students with academic questions or concerns.
• Help maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the school.
• Support teacher recruitment, staffing, and other academic operations.
• Coordinate academic programs, resources, communications, and special initiatives.
• Collaborate with other school teams to continuously improve the student experience.
• Teach substitute classes when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Coaching

Teacher development

Job description

Assistant Director of Studies – San Diego

Reports to: Director of Studies

EF San Diego is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic academic professional to join our team as Assistant Director of Studies. Working closely with the Director of Studies, this role helps lead the day-to-day academic operation of the school while supporting our teachers and ensuring an exceptional learning experience for our students.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, adaptable, and solutions oriented. You’ll enjoy this role if you love working with people, developing teachers, solving problems, and being part of a fast-paced international school community.

What you’ll do

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to our teaching team
• Support teacher onboarding, training, observations, feedback, and professional development
• Coordinate teacher and student scheduling, substitutions, and academic program changes
• Support student placement, testing, level changes, academic progress, and attendance
• Serve as a key point of contact for students with academic questions or concerns
• Help maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the school
• Support teacher recruitment, staffing, and other academic operations
• Coordinate academic programs, resources, communications, and special initiatives
• Collaborate with other school teams to continuously improve the student experience
• Teach substitute classes when needed

What we’re looking for

• Experience in education, teaching, academic management, or a related field
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A passion for coaching and developing teachers
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• A collaborative approach and strong commitment to the student experience

Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more!

This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.

In addition, you can expect:

• Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays
• Exciting business travel opportunities
• 25% company match on your 401(k) contributions
• Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, accident and hospital insurance, legal and pet insurance
• Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Access to fertility care and family-building support
• Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement
• Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
• EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)
• Discounts at local venues and businesses

Compensation range for this role is $56,000–$60,000 USD annually, based on experience.

About EF Language Abroad

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.