Academic Leader – Curriculum Developer

CEBU INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

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ACADEMIC LEADER – CURRICULUM DEVELOPER

The Curriculum Developer collaborates closely with academic staff to maintain high-quality, engaging, and effective learning experiences.

• Collaborative Engagement: Consistently working in tandem with the head of education, senior leadership, academic faculty, and peers within the specialized program to promote a unified approach.
• Strategic Development: Crafting and executing strategic plans for school advancement, significant curricular or organizational reforms, and talent acquisition.
• Instructional Supervision: Overseeing the educational integrity of the program, addressing pedagogical concerns, fostering innovative teaching practices, and providing solutions to academic inquiries from students.
• Professional Growth: Actively pursuing ongoing professional development to navigate current and forthcoming challenges of the role, and engaging in performance management processes.

• Create and update courses’ syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials
• Align curriculum with CEFR, TOEIC, IELTS, and other international standards
• Develop specialized modules for business English, test preparation, immersion, and working holiday programs
• Customize curriculum for different learner profiles (e.g., beginners, professionals)
• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across levels and programs.

• Provide teachers with teaching guides, resource packs, and classroom strategies
• Conduct training sessions to ensure effective curriculum delivery
• Collaborate with Academic Leaders to address instructional challenges and student feedback
• Support new teacher onboarding with curriculum orientation and walkthroughs

• Assist the Assessment Specialist in designing placement tests and progress assessments
• Align assessments with learning outcomes and proficiency benchmarks
• Create rubrics for speaking, writing and project-based evaluations
• Analyze student performance data to inform curriculum improvements

• Review and revise curriculum based on teacher input, student needs, and global ESL trends
• Monitor classroom implementation and conduct periodic curriculum audits
• Maintain consistency across levels and programs while allowing flexibility for learner diversity
• Ensure compliance with school policies and accreditation standards

• Integrate technology, multimedia, and interactive tools into curriculum design
• Research emerging ESL methodologies and incorporate them into program development
• Recommend new programs or enhancements based on market demand and student goals
• Explore AI, gamification, and blended learning models for future curriculum integration

• Maintain a centralized curriculum archive with version control
• Prepare curriculum maps, pacing guides, and instructional calendars
• Submit monthly reports on curriculum updates, feedback, and implementation status
• Document feedback from teachers and students for continuous improvement

• Coordinate with the Assessment Team to align testing with curriculum goals
• Work with the Training Team to design teacher development programs
• Participate in academic planning meetings and contribute to strategic initiatives
• Respond to curriculum-related inquiries from teachers, advisors, and management

• Meeting Participation and Coordination: Actively participate in essential meetings, facilitating updates and discussions on pertinent issues.
• Compliance Surveillance: Oversee the adherence of teaching staff to educational standards, including lesson plan submissions, meeting participation, and regular evaluations.
• Communication with the Academic Head: Report significant or recurring issues to the Academic Head to maintain high standards and address potential concerns.
• Consistent Communication: Maintain active communication channels within the company and with external networks.
• Problem Resolution Involvement: Collaborate with the Academic Head to resolve instructional and compliance issues that could impact the program's integrity and student success.
• Ad Hoc Task Fulfillment: Execute additional duties as delegated by the Academic Head, Senior Academic Leaders, and Executive Management.