Eal Preparation Program Director

EF Academy is a leading international education institution dedicated to providing high school students with a transformative academic experience. The EF Academy Preparation Program is designed to enhance English proficiency and prepare students for their academic journey at EF Academy. The program spans from April to August and includes two intakes, one at the end of March and the other at the end of June.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal development of students as they prepare for their journey at EF Academy.  This is a full-time year-round position.

Responsibilities: 

Program Oversight: 

·       Oversee all aspects of the EF Academy Preparation Program, ensuring the smooth operation of the program.

·       Manage residential life, including student accommodations and support.

·       Organize and supervise cultural, extracurricular activities, and experiential learning opportunities.

·       Develop and implement the program's curriculum to align with the EAL Department’s academic objectives.

Teacher/Student Management:

·       Recruit, hire, and evaluate teachers to ensure high-quality language instruction.

·       Provide ongoing support, guidance, and professional development opportunities for program teachers.

·       Teach 1 class within the program. 

·       Conduct student evaluations and wellness checks and report back to home offices

Curriculum Development:

·       Collaborate closely with the English as an Additional Language (EAL) department to align the program's curriculum with EAL academic standards.

·       Continuously update and improve the curriculum to meet the evolving needs of students.

Promotion and Outreach:

·       Travel during the school year to various international markets to promote the EF Academy Preparation Program.

·       Work closely with EF offices and teams worldwide to set up speaking evaluations and admissions interviews for prospective program students.

Qualifications: 

·       Master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or a related field in education.

·       Teaching experience in English language instruction.

·       Leadership experience, particularly in educational program management.

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment.

Additional Information:

·       Full-time exempt role.

·       Compensation range $80,000-85,000 annually

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience, and a list of professional references.

Why you’ll love working here: 

Work at our beautiful campus in Thornwood, NY where you’ll enjoy comprehensive professional development, frequent social programming, and an opportunity to work hands-on with students in various clubs, activities, affinity groups, and more.

·       Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance 

·       Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts 

·       Four weeks paid vacation your first year and ten paid holidays 

·       25% company match on your 401(k) 

·       Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement 

·       EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more 

·       Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSAs) 

About EF Education First: 

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique. 

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has school and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://ef.com