English curriculum specialist

Location: Hope Christian Academy (HCA)

Reports To: Vice Principal

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Mission

To design, standardize, and supervise the execution of HCA's English curriculum from Early Childhood through High School. The specialist will ensure a rigorous pedagogical pathway based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to guide graduates toward achieving a C1 proficiency level, while seamlessly integrating a biblical worldview throughout the program.

Primary Objective

Ensure an effective curriculum that enables students to attain the target language proficiency levels required for our exit profile upon graduation.

Key Responsibilities & Core Tasks

1. Curriculum Design & Alignment (Target: C1 Level)

• Learning Pathway: Design the learning progression from Early Childhood to High School, establishing benchmarks per sublevel to guarantee graduates achieve a C1 level.
• Resource Selection: Evaluate and select textbooks, digital platforms, and educational resources aligned with the academy’s vision.
• International Exam Alignment: Structure curriculum modules per grade level to serve as direct preparation for international certifications:
• Elementary (2nd–4th EGB): Content focused on Pre A1 Starters and A1 Movers.
• Middle School (5th–7th EGB): Content targeted toward A2 Flyers.
• Junior High (8th–10th EGB): Content aligned with A2 Key (KET) and B1 Preliminary (PET).
• High School (1st–2nd BGU): Advanced content preparing students for B2 First (FCE).
• Senior High School (3rd BGU): Specialized preparation for C1 certification.

1. Institutional Identity Integration

• Content Fusion: Integrate reading programs, debates, projects, and biblical worldview reflections into the bilingual curriculum.
• Advanced Communicative Approach: Foster an active language production model, guaranteeing high language exposure standards both inside and outside the classroom (up to 100% immersive English usage depending on the level).

1. Teacher Mentorship & Professional Development

• Pedagogical Coaching: Develop and implement a continuous training plan for teachers, focusing on English as a Second Language (ESL) methodologies.
• Classroom Standardization: Design and execute a structured classroom observation program with regular feedback loops to ensure weekly lesson plans are effectively delivered.
• Skill Development Supervision: Oversee weekly planning so that each day prioritizes a specific language skill (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) formatted after international exam standards.

1. Assessment & Quality Assurance

• Exit Profile Indicators: Create exit profiles for each grade and proficiency level, complete with rubrics, assessments, and checklists to measure learning success.
• Quality Audits: Plan, coordinate, and analyze mock international certification exams at the end of each term/semester. Use data-driven results to refine weekly planning and address identified skill gaps.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in English curriculum design and alignment with CEFR standards.
• In-depth knowledge of Cambridge English Qualifications (Starters through C1 Advanced).
• Demonstrated experience in teacher training, classroom observations, and pedagogical coaching.
• Strong alignment with faith-based education and biblical integration in academic settings.
• Exceptional native or near-native English communication skills (written and spoken).

-Requerimientos-

• Educación Mínima: Universidad 2 años de experiencia
• Edad: entre 28 y 45 años
• Palabras clave: especialista