Description
Purpose: Academic Director (AD) occupy a unique place in the continuum of academic administrators, as the facilitating link among Departments, teachers, staff, students, and school leadership. General Description & Responsibilities:
- Oversee accreditation processes, including timely completion of reports and compliance with standards.
- Support MakerSpace program development and teacher implementation.
- Supervise secondary course documentation, including syllabus review and approval.
- Analyze standardized testing data and share results to inform instruction.
- Collaborate with principals to implement school standards, curriculum, and new initiatives.
- Research, evaluate, and implement educational technologies, including the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Monitor policy changes affecting student academic placement.
- Work with principals, registrar, and academic guidance counselor to ensure accurate grade reporting.
- Coordinate with the academic team to develop and manage the school’s academic budget.
- Lead strategic planning and curriculum development.
- Promote instructional excellence and professional growth across departments.
- Provide recommendations on academic policies and procedures.
- Serve as the focal point for accreditation and continuous improvement in learning outcomes.
Date of Employment: The starting date for this appointment is January 2026. The initial contract is 1 year in duration. Renewable 2-year contracts are offered subject to mutual agreement.
Application Details: Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be submitted to recruiting@hopeacademykg.com.
We thank applicants for their interest in the position. Review of applications is on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. HAB reserves the right not to fill the posts advertised. Applicants not contacted within 12 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.
All personal data submitted will be used for recruitment purposes only and all related information will be kept for up to 12 months.
About School: Hope Academy offers comprehensive English-language instruction from K-12 to the children of expatriate workers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and beyond.
Our student body hails from more than 24 countries and comprises more than 170 students. Our programs address the uniqueness and potential of each child, and encourage the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and emotional growth of our students; instilling an ethical worldview that will equip them for effective service to society.
Our teaching staff is a diverse mix of expats and local professionals, committed to creating a supportive learning environment for students and staff alike. Parents are also involved in many aspects of the school which gives it a unique family feel.
Requirements
Required Education/Skills:
- Master’s degree in Education or related field with extensive experience in education leadership, administration, curriculum, and instruction.
- Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing schoolwide plans related to curricula and academic achievement for all children.
- Working knowledge of technology and innovative ideas.
- Extensive knowledge relating to pedagogy, student learning, and assessment.
- Ability to work both in a team and independently to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform strategic planning.
- Demonstrated initiative, judgment, and discretion in performing duties.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. standards (Common Core, NGSS, etc.)
- Expertise in data analysis (e.g., MAP Growth).
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
- Preferred: Experience with ACSI/MSA accreditation.
