Head Teacher - Rome

The Head Teacher is an excellent junior management opportunity for those who have experience teaching and wish to pursue a career in academic administration. The purpose of this position is to support the Director of Studies in the daily academic operations as well as oversee the administrative aspects of our programs.

The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years teaching Italian as a foreign language. We are looking for a passionate customer service minded individual who excels in a busy team environment. Being detail oriented and organized are essential.

There are two main responsibilities in this position: supervising the programs under the general management of the Director of Studies as well as assisting the Director of Studies in the day to day operations of the academic department.

GENERAL ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION DUTIES

* Assist during intakes with placement testing, class allocation and student orientation

* Order supplementary text books and maintaining inventory

* Ensure teacher resources are maintained and support troubleshooting IT issues when required

* Assist with teacher recruitment and training

* Ensure and support accreditation requirements with respect to student academic records

* Issue warning letters to students for attendance violations in conjunction with both the Director of Studies and School Director when required

* Assist the Director of Studies organizing teacher development

* Assist organizing school academic activities

* Participate in graduation ceremonies and activities

* Print certificates, language assessments and course reports

* Assist calling/scheduling substitute teachers for cover

* Teach classes (50% in mid-low season)

* Teach for emergency administrative or teaching cover

* Take emergency phone (as required in a ration with school staff)

Other duties may be assigned depending on the needs of the academic department and school.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' Degree
• Italian as a foreign Language Teaching experience and Certification
• Proven experience supervising staff
• Proven experience with administration
• Good English, spoken and written
• Certified CELI/CILS Exams Invigilator (preferred)

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, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

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