Job Description
EF Toronto – why work for EF Toronto?
EF Toronto offers a dynamic, multicultural environment that brings together passionate professionals from around the world, all dedicated to opening the world through education. Our team is committed to student success, cultural exchange, and personal growth—for both students and staff. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and leadership development, EF Toronto is a place where you can make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and be part of a supportive, energetic team!
Job Description
Responsible for academic programs in the school including hiring and managing teachers, coordinating classes, and supervising academic components of the school budget. Tests all students upon arrival to ensure appropriate level placement, provides academic orientation and creates schedules for all students. Customizes special academic programs as requested, counsel's individual students regarding academic performance and coordinates all student questionnaires and academic reports.
The ideal candidate is someone driven and a proven leader with an ability to collaborate and grow his/her staff. This person can problem solve, does not subscribe to a “that’s not my job” attitude, is social media-savvy, and has ambitions to grow both personally and professionally while reaching new targets at a heavily customer service focused school.
Responsibilities
Oversees the Academic Department and is entrusted with developing all staff at all levels
Represents EF Toronto globally through our sales offices and central office
Coordinates curriculum and teaching staff
Involved in teacher screening and recruitment
Conducts orientation and training for new teachers and provides academic support for teachers
Schedules classes and organizes placement testing and places students in appropriate levels
Counsels individual students regarding academic performance
Tracks students with excessive absences and initiates Academic Warning letters
Coordinates professional development of the teaching staff
Organizes student reports
Works closely with other departments to create a positive atmosphere and professional academic learning environment within the school, regularly assisting with school-wide initiatives and events
Coordinates departure evaluation questionnaires and departure testing
Works with production supervisors to control academic components of the budget, including class size averages and hour banks for salaried teachers.
Is a supportive team-leader to a high-quality teaching team who embody the EF core values; this includes conducting regular classroom observations and training/development sessions
Has an open-door policy for all staff and students
Qualifications
Valid Canadian work authorization
Fluent written/oral English language skills
Bachelor’s degree required (Masters preferred)
CELTA/DELTA/TESL Canada Level 1 TESL and minimum 5 years teaching experience in an adult ESL environment
Experience managing in a unionized environment is an asset
Experience in counseling international students living in Canada
A proven leader with the ability to motivate a diverse and experienced teaching team
Extremely flexible – evening and weekend work required at certain times of year
Goal-oriented and results-driven; accountable to firm deadlines
A team-player who goes above and beyond, never settling for the status quo
Cool under pressure – willing and able to take charge in an emergency, think and react quickly to daily surprises, comfortable with a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Business-minded with a strong sense of customer service and attention to detail
A positive attitude, sense of humor and empathy for others – passionate and fun!
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EF Toronto offers a dynamic, multicultural environment that brings together passionate professionals from around the world, all dedicated to opening the world through education. Our team is committed to student success, cultural exchange, and personal growth—for both students and staff. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and leadership development, EF Toronto is a place where you can make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and be part of a supportive, energetic team!
Job Description
Responsible for academic programs in the school including hiring and managing teachers, coordinating classes, and supervising academic components of the school budget. Tests all students upon arrival to ensure appropriate level placement, provides academic orientation and creates schedules for all students. Customizes special academic programs as requested, counsel's individual students regarding academic performance and coordinates all student questionnaires and academic reports.
The ideal candidate is someone driven and a proven leader with an ability to collaborate and grow his/her staff. This person can problem solve, does not subscribe to a “that’s not my job” attitude, is social media-savvy, and has ambitions to grow both personally and professionally while reaching new targets at a heavily customer service focused school.
Responsibilities
Oversees the Academic Department and is entrusted with developing all staff at all levels
Represents EF Toronto globally through our sales offices and central office
Coordinates curriculum and teaching staff
Involved in teacher screening and recruitment
Conducts orientation and training for new teachers and provides academic support for teachers
Schedules classes and organizes placement testing and places students in appropriate levels
Counsels individual students regarding academic performance
Tracks students with excessive absences and initiates Academic Warning letters
Coordinates professional development of the teaching staff
Organizes student reports
Works closely with other departments to create a positive atmosphere and professional academic learning environment within the school, regularly assisting with school-wide initiatives and events
Coordinates departure evaluation questionnaires and departure testing
Works with production supervisors to control academic components of the budget, including class size averages and hour banks for salaried teachers.
Is a supportive team-leader to a high-quality teaching team who embody the EF core values; this includes conducting regular classroom observations and training/development sessions
Has an open-door policy for all staff and students
Qualifications
Valid Canadian work authorization
Fluent written/oral English language skills
Bachelor’s degree required (Masters preferred)
CELTA/DELTA/TESL Canada Level 1 TESL and minimum 5 years teaching experience in an adult ESL environment
Experience managing in a unionized environment is an asset
Experience in counseling international students living in Canada
A proven leader with the ability to motivate a diverse and experienced teaching team
Extremely flexible – evening and weekend work required at certain times of year
Goal-oriented and results-driven; accountable to firm deadlines
A team-player who goes above and beyond, never settling for the status quo
Cool under pressure – willing and able to take charge in an emergency, think and react quickly to daily surprises, comfortable with a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Business-minded with a strong sense of customer service and attention to detail
A positive attitude, sense of humor and empathy for others – passionate and fun!
Apply Now
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Academic Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
