Academic Director

Share your love of English through UTSS ( Under the Same Sky)

Love, joy, and happiness are all core tenets of UTSS, and we intend to share it through our connections, our shared language of English. To make people happy through English is our mission and vision, as we all share the same world, the same planet, and live under the same sky. Though we're an upstart, this means we have much room to grow- and growth is a team-wide phenomenon in UTSS, with each teacher being given ample opportunities to expand their skills. If these values resonate with you, or if the opportunity of growth appeals to you, then we here at UTSS eagerly await your application with open arms!

UTSS (Under The Same Sky)  is looking for an Academic Director.

Position details:

• Fixed schedule of 5 days per week (with 2 days off)

• Work schedule will most likely include one day on weekends.

• Work at the comfort of your own home.

• Shift starts from 11:50 am to 8:50pm

• Collaborate and assist the HR, and COO regarding admin tasks.

• Collaborate with the Japanese Team in carrying out company tasks.

• Provide training and coaching to teachers as needed.

• Create new and enhance the current school curriculum.

• Assist in organizing weekly tasks for the team.

• Attend company meetings

• Teach and handle classes when needed

• Opportunities for career development and advancement

• Salary: TBD

Professional Requirements:

• Native-level English speakers

• University graduate with at least a bachelor’s degree

• At least 1 or 3 years of ESL teaching experience (online teaching experience a plus)

• Experience carrying with admin tasks in an ESL school is a plus

• Knowledge in government transactions and legalities is a plus

• Must be TESDA Trainer’s Methodology 1 certified.

• Having a TESOL certificate is a plus.

• Able to create materials such as slides, documents, recordings, and videos for teaching purposes.

• A good knowledge of the English language; able to teach all basic skills (i.e listening, reading, writing, and speaking). Also able to teach exam preparation (TOEIC and IELTS).

• Experience teaching a wide variety of learners; from kids to adults.

• A good understanding of Japanese and other international learners

• Team player: can communicate and work well with others. Pay attention to details. 

• Punctual, organized, and responsible.

• Tech-savvy; able to navigate around google sheets, docs, and slides. Must know how to operate zoom.

Personal Requirements:

• Pleasing personality; good vibes (needs to pass the vibe check) :)

• Must be passionate to improve, and improve others.

• Willingness to help and cooperate with fellow teachers and with the rest of the team. We do not compete with each other. 

• Fair and just when making decisions

• We believe that everyone is trainable, it’s the personality that matters a lot.

PC Requirements:

• Must be at least Intel i3 or other equivalents.

• Must have a quiet environment conducive for online classes and meetings

• Internet speed must be around 10mbps download speed and at least 5Mbps upload speed.