Introduction:

Vinschool is a high-quality K-12 non-profit school system in Vietnam. Vinschool aspires to bring world-class education to the young generation of Vietnam and inspire positive, transformational changes within the education community in Vietnam. We diligently strive to build on the values of national education whilst refining the very best that international education has to offer.

The Vinschool ESL Kindergarten Program is integrated with the Vietnam National Curriculum providing teaching and learning within the framework of the Vinschool Education System.

ESL Kindergarten Program Coordinator 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development:

• Work in collaboration with the other ESL Coordinators to develop and oversee the implementation of the Standard ESL curricula and related ESL action plans. 
• Work in collaboration with school Boards of Management to manage all aspects of the curriculum process, including development, vertical and horizontal mapping, implementation, and evaluation. 
• Review and develop assessment resources including, where appropriate, internal progression tests
• Support the data analysis of assessment results to positively impact the quality of teaching and learning.  
• Where appropriate, work with schools to support the Council of International Schools (CIS) membership/accreditation process in relation to the Curriculum and Teaching and Assessing for Learning. (Domain C and Domain D within the CIS International Accreditation Evaluation Framework) 

Teacher Training:

• Work in collaboration with the Vinschool Kindergarten Director to develop the school-wide teacher training programs that are aligned with Vietnam National Curriculum (MOET) requirements
• Conduct training needs analysis and propose suitable training programs for teachers
• Participate in teacher training and monitoring the training quality

Quality Management

• Visit classrooms to gain an understanding of the quality of teaching and learning and regularly report progress to the Vinschool Kindergarten Director.

Operation:

• Oversee the management and administration of all ESL assessments at the kindergarten level
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities agreed in conjunction with the Vinschool Kindergarten Director in support of the strategic priorities for Vinschool. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor‘s in Education and teaching certificate (Master’s Degree in Education preferred).
• Minimum 2 years‘ experience in a leadership position (Vice-Principal for Curriculum Development or equivalent), preferably in an international school or Vietnamese school setting.
• Experience with/knowledge of Vietnamese MOET standards for ESL (Kindergarten/primary grades).
• Background in professional development and training

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Strong intercultural competency
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Strong background in technology
• Vision of a learning community
• Student-centered philosophy