Academic Director
hace 10 horas
Valencia
American College Innovation Lab (ACIL) is an accredited American international microschool and an innovative education startup that reimagines schooling for the world students are entering today. Rather than focusing on memorization and standardized tests, ACIL centers learning around building businesses, launching projects, solving real problems, and collaborating with mentors. Each learner follows a personalized pathway aligned with their strengths, interests, and goals, supported by AI-powered adaptive learning experiences and human-centered facilitation. Campuses function as innovation labs where students work across disciplines, develop entrepreneurial mindsets, and build confidence in navigating uncertainty. ACIL serves families seeking a more ambitious, human, and creation-focused approach to secondary education. We intentionally remain small, with no more than 100 students. We believe students thrive when they are known personally, challenged academically, and surrounded by adults who genuinely care about them. Our students learn through the American curriculum, design thinking, entrepreneurship, social emotional learning, AI, and real world experiences. The city becomes part of the classroom, and learning extends far beyond school walls. We're looking for an exceptional Academic Director to lead our academic program, develop our teachers, strengthen our culture, and ensure our school operates with excellence every day. This is not a traditional administrative position. You will lead people, build systems, improve processes, protect our culture, and make hundreds of decisions that shape the experience of every student and every teacher. Create a school where every student feels safe, valued, challenged, and connected. Lead an outstanding team of educators. Build systems that allow great teaching to happen every day. Ensure ACIL operates in full compliance with Spanish regulations while preserving the innovative spirit that makes our school unique. • Lead the day to day academic operations of the school., • Ensure the American curriculum is delivered consistently across all grade levels., • Oversee student progress, graduation requirements, transcripts, academic records, and academic integrity., • Monitor classroom instruction through regular observations and evaluations., • Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for facilitators., • Support teachers in lesson planning, assessment, grading, and classroom management., • Ensure Individual Education Plans (IEPs), accommodations, and learning support plans are implemented consistently., • Promote innovation while maintaining high academic standards., • Strengthen a community where every student feels safe, respected, supported, and that they belong., • Strengthen a culture centered on kindness, accountability, inclusion, and respect., • Strengthen meaningful relationships between students, families, and staff., • Strengthen trust and partnership with families through open and consistent communication., • Protect and strengthen ACIL's unique culture as the school grows., • Ensure every student has meaningful relationships with trusted adults., • Monitor student wellbeing and intervene early when concerns arise., • Foster a psychologically and physically safe learning environment., • Lead restorative conversations and support positive behavior., • Mentor and retain exceptional educators., • Conduct teacher evaluations and provide meaningful feedback., • Develop individualized professional growth plans., • Lead weekly professional development sessions., • Build a culture of continuous learning and accountability., • Ensure teachers understand and consistently follow school policies and academic expectations., • Develop, implement, and improve academic policies, procedures, and operational protocols., • Work closely with legal counsel to create, review, and update school policies., • Ensure ACIL complies with Spanish education regulations and employment requirements related to academic operations., • Ensure all safeguarding, attendance, child protection, assessment, documentation, and emergency protocols are followed consistently., • Maintain documentation required by accrediting agencies and government authorities., • Lead implementation of new systems and technologies that improve efficiency and student experience., • Conduct regular audits of academic operations and school procedures., • Monitor implementation of school protocols across all departments., • Use data to improve student outcomes and instructional quality., • Identify operational risks and resolve problems before they affect students., • Maintain consistency across classrooms while encouraging creativity and innovation., • Meet regularly with students and families., • Support admissions by participating in family meetings and school events., • Resolve academic concerns professionally and collaboratively., • Represent ACIL with universities, government agencies, accreditation organizations, and community partners., • Master's degree or higher in Education, Leadership, or a related field., • Minimum five years of leadership experience in a startup, an American, international, or innovative school., • Experience supervising and evaluating teachers., • Strong knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, and instructional coaching., • Excellent organizational and project management skills., • Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills., • Ability to build systems and improve operational processes., • Strong leadership, decision making, and problem solving skills., • High attention to detail., • Comfortable using technology and AI tools., • Experience with WASC accreditation., • Knowledge of Spanish education regulations., • Experience leading an international school., • Experience implementing school information systems such as FACTS. This is an opportunity to lead one of Spain's most innovative American microschools. Because we intentionally remain small, your leadership will have a direct impact on every student, every teacher, and every family. If you're passionate about building strong teams, creating systems that work, maintaining high academic standards, and creating a community where every student truly belongs, we'd love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
