Academic Coordinator

A school coordinator acts as a liaison between teachers, administrators, students, and parents. The role is a blend of administrative, leadership, and educational duties, focused on ensuring the smooth operation and academic excellence of a specific department, program, or grade level. 

Key responsibilities

• Curriculum management: Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with the school's standards and educational board guidelines.

• Teacher support and training: Mentor and guide new and existing teachers, conduct performance evaluations, and coordinate professional development and training workshops.

• Academic planning: Plan and oversee academic programs and activities, including scheduling classes, managing resources, and tracking student progress.

• Student welfare: Monitor student performance and well-being, provide academic counseling, and help resolve conflicts.

• Administrative duties: Manage academic records, prepare reports for school leadership, and coordinate school events like annual functions or parent-teacher meetings.

• Communication: Facilitate effective communication among teachers, parents, and school administrators to address concerns and ensure a positive learning environment. 

Required qualifications

Educational background

• Bachelor's degree: A bachelor's degree in education or a related field is a basic requirement. It ensures you have a foundational understanding of teaching methodologies.

• Master's degree (preferred): Many schools, especially international or advanced institutions, prefer or require a master's degree in Educational Management, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related administrative field. This shows specialized knowledge and commitment.

• B.Ed.: A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree is often expected, especially for roles within the Indian education system, as it provides specific training for classroom instruction. 

Professional experience (Teacher to Coordinator)
Transitioning from a teaching role is a common path to becoming a coordinator. Here is a typical experience progression:

• Minimum teaching experience: Schools generally require a minimum of 4–5 years of classroom teaching experience, often in a CBSE or international school setting , and experienced as a coordinator for 2-3 years in school. Both the experience are mandatory for this post .

• Demonstrated leadership: Candidates are expected to have some prior experience in a leadership capacity, even if it's informal. This could include being a lead teacher.

• Curriculum knowledge: In addition to teaching, you should be well-versed in curriculum planning, teacher training, and student pedagogy. 

Essential skills

• Communication skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and leadership.

• Organizational abilities: Excellent skills in managing multiple tasks, planning events, and overseeing curriculum implementation.

• Leadership skills: The ability to motivate and guide teaching staff toward achieving academic goals is essential.

• Problem-solving skills: Need to be adept at identifying and resolving issues that may arise in a dynamic school environment.

• Technical skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems (LMS) is increasingly required. 

• As a teacher 2-3years experience &as academic coordinator 5-6 years experience must and should

• It is a Full Time Teacher / Tutor job for candidates with 5 - 6+ years Experience.

More about this Academic Coordinator job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Academic Coordinator job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Post Graduate and above and above with 5 - 6+ years Experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹20000 - ₹30000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Hyderabad.
3. How many working days are there for this Academic Coordinator job?
   Ans: This Academic Coordinator job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Academic Coordinator job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Academic Coordinator job and during the employment with the company, i.e., Madina Educational Society.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Academic Coordinator role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 1 Academic Coordinator at Madina Educational Society
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Only Female candidates can apply for this Teacher / Tutor job.
8. What are the timings of this Academic Coordinator job?
   Ans: This Academic Coordinator job has 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM timing.