Academic Manager

Job Description: Academic Manager, American Institute AlgeriaRole Overview

The Academic Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the academic excellence and culture of the American Institute. This position provides leadership and oversight for both the in-person and online teaching teams, ensuring that students receive a high-quality, engaging, and consistent learning experience across all platforms.

The Academic Manager is responsible for managing faculty, developing and maintaining curriculum, and ensuring that academic operations are aligned with the Institute's mission, values, and long-term strategic goals. This is a hands-on, visible leadership role that combines instructional leadership, curriculum innovation, and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities1. Lead the Teaching Teams

• Recruit, select, onboard, and manage highly qualified teachers for both in-person and online programs.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to both teams, promoting high standards of instruction and engagement.
• Conduct regular teacher observations and performance evaluations, ensuring alignment with the Institute's educational philosophy and student outcome goals.
• Build a collaborative culture across both teaching teams, encouraging knowledge-sharing and teamwork to create a unified learning experience for students.

2. Curriculum Development

• Lead the design of innovative curricula for both in-person and online programs, ensuring alignment and continuity between the two.
• Oversee the development of standardized teaching materials and resources that support scalability and quality.
• Establish a system for curriculum updates, quality assurance, and teacher training to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain a centralized, organized curriculum repository accessible to all teaching staff.

3. Academic Planning & Strategy

• Develop and manage the academic calendar and coordinate program offerings across both delivery modes.
• Plan and execute academic events such as conferences, mini-workshops, and seminars that enhance the student experience.
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve academic programming, expand offerings, and explore new delivery models.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and administrative teams to ensure academic planning supports enrollment targets and institutional growth.

Key Outcomes

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Teacher Excellence & Retention:

High levels of teacher engagement, improved performance evaluations, and strong retention rates.
- Student Satisfaction & Achievement:

Consistent positive feedback from students and measurable improvements in learning outcomes.
- Curriculum Consistency & Innovation:

A well-documented, scalable curriculum used effectively across both in-person and online teams.
- Operational Efficiency:

Smooth execution of the academic calendar, on-time program delivery, and proactive resolution of academic challenges.
- Growth & Impact:

Contribution to the Institute's enrollment growth through high-quality programs and innovative offerings.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

• Experienced academic leader and fluent English speaker with a proven track record of managing teaching teams, mentoring teachers, and managing a professional environment.
• Skilled in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and program planning.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support educators.
• Strategic thinker who balances operational oversight with long-term vision and innovation.
• Aligns with the American Institute's core values of growth mindset, collaboration, and professionalism, and represents the Institute positively and professionally in all interactions.
• Committed to building a positive, collaborative culture and delivering high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Education:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience:

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in teaching and at least 2 years in an academic management, coordination, or leadership role.
- Skills:
- Demonstrated success in teacher supervision, coaching, and evaluation.
- Strong curriculum development and program design skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or MS Office tools.
- Languages:

Fluency in English required; French or Arabic preferred.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position. The Academic Manager is expected to be present during the Institute's busiest teaching hours, which typically occur on weekday afternoons/evenings and Fridays and Saturdays throughout the academic year. During school vacation camps and summer programs, the schedule shifts to Sunday–Thursday to align with teaching operations. The right candidate will work with a flexible schedule that adapts to peak teaching and learning times, which will be essential to leading teachers effectively, supporting students, and ensuring smooth academic operations.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about empowering teachers, shaping innovative learning experiences, and building a vibrant academic culture, we invite you to apply. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, educators, and the wider community while helping to grow one of Algeria's most dynamic educational institutions.

How to Apply

Please send a Motivation Letter and a CV to

. We look forward to hearing from you.