Description:
No one speaks the language of children better than Disney, and nothing captures their imaginations more than a great story. Disney English combines the art of Disney storytelling, breakthrough language learning methodology and innovative technology to inspire learners passion for English. Since the opening of our flagship Center in Shanghai in 2008, Disney English has been sharing the gift of English with thousands of children across China. By providing an award-winning academic curriculum and engaging children with their favorite Disney stories, songs and characters; Disney English creates a fun, lively, and highly effective learning environment.
An opportunity with Disney English allows you to make a difference in the lives of children, all while receiving ongoing professional development and gaining valuable experience within The Walt Disney Company. The role of Language Learning Director could be the experience of a lifetime. Bring your talent, creativity and unique experience, and discover why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for.
Position Overview:
The Language Learning Director will oversee all academic operations within their assigned Language Learning Center. The LLD is manages all Foreign and Assistant Trainers within their Center, ensuring staff retention and ongoing development, and ensuring consistent excellence in program delivery for learners aged 2-12.
Highlights:
Summary of Responsibilities:
* Motivate staff and support continuous development of skills needed to deliver an academically effective and engaging language learning experience
* Ensure consistency in academic excellence experience by observing lessons regularly, and providing constructive coaching and development to Trainers
* Provide ongoing leadership to Trainers, delivering timely and constructive feedback, in addition to comprehensive performance reviews at company determined intervals
* Ensure swift and successful resolution to any academic, operational and/or personnel issues as they arise
* Ensure that comprehensive learner records are maintained by each Trainer in both print and electronic format through occasional audits and on-going training assessments
* Conduct ongoing staff meetings to communicate all changes in the academic delivery or content and resolve all pertinent learner and classroom management issues
* Oversee the classroom schedules for all Trainers to deliver optimal staff utilization based on the number of enrolled learners
* Provide coverage for absent Trainers, and deliver lesson content to learners as needed
* Collaborating with the Center Manager, support the Marketing and Sales teams in meeting new learner enrollment targets, participating in academic and sales events within the Center
* Through the delivery of guest service excellence and measurable academic results, and support of the sales process, ensure that Center performance goals are met through new learner enrollment and existing learner renewals
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
* 7+ years relevant work experience preferred.
* Internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL certification
* Native speaker of North American English or similar dialect
* Strong organizational and detail-oriented capabilities
* Proven track record in team leadership and staff management.
* Creative, self-motivated problem solver who can perform under pressure.
* Strong people skills with the ability to continually hire, train and manage staff.
* Bachelors degree required; advanced degrees preferred
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Types:
Business Admin, Management
and Education
Language:
English
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
Salary / Pay: Excellent salary housing allowance
Experience Required: yes
5 or more years relevant teaching and management experience.
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi
and South African
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to China
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview Required
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 to 3 weeks
Post Services Include:
Exit Debriefing Abroad
Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Year Founded: 2008