Summer Academic Manager — Housing Included & Global Experience

EF Education First Ltd.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

EF Education First Ltd. is seeking an Academic Manager for Summer 2027 in Pasadena, CA. You will oversee the academic operations, support teaching staff, and ensure high student satisfaction in a lively, international setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, managing teaching staff, and ensuring EF classroom standards. The role requires a university degree, TEFL preferred, and fluency in English. Housing is provided and required for the role.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent is preferred.
• TEFL certificate or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum six months of teaching experience or one summer teaching for EF.
• Right to live and work in the country of employment.
• Complete fluency in English.
• Attend an in-person training session before your contract commences.

Responsibilities

• Set up the school and classrooms to EF specifications and maintain throughout the season.
• Coordinate timetables, intake schedules, and class setup using EF's production system.
• Allocate teachers and classrooms to groups and place students into classes on start days.
• Manage academic stock, exam papers, certificates, teaching supplies and equipment.
• Supervise all teaching staff and integrate them with the team.
• Deliver initial teacher briefings and conduct daily/weekly meetings.
• Observe teachers, provide feedback and support development.
• Plan graduations with the activities team and supervise academic programs.
• Train and manage the academic team under the Regional Operations Manager.
• Review academic paperwork and input data into EF's system.
• Maintain welfare and discipline within the classroom and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

University degree or equivalent

TEFL certificate or equivalent

Tools

EF production system

Job description

EF Education First Ltd. is seeking an Academic Manager for Summer 2027 in Pasadena, CA. You will oversee the academic operations, support teaching staff, and ensure high student satisfaction in a lively, international setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, managing teaching staff, and ensuring EF classroom standards. The role requires a university degree, TEFL preferred, and fluency in English. Housing is provided and required for the role.