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Student Development Manager/ESL Teacher

Job Title
Student Development Manager/ESL Teacher
Job ID
27362179
Location
Belmar and surrounding area,  NJ
Other Location
Description

Student Development Manager – ESL Teacher Dual Role

Position Type: Part-Time

Weekly Hours: 15 regular hours, 2 teaching Hours

 

Company Overview: 

 

Cambridge Network is an educational consulting firm and homestay service provider that empowers American high schools to build strong international student programs and stimulate meaningful cross-cultural exchange among educators and learners across the globe. Cambridge Network was recognized in Inc. Magazine’s 5,000 List of the fastest-growing privately-held companies as the #142 company overall, #33 in education, #7 in Massachusetts, and #6 in women-led companies. 

 

The company proudly fosters a vibrant culture emphasizing teamwork, positivity, personal growth, and passion. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts and featuring offices in Los Angeles, China, Vietnam and Korea, Cambridge Network seeks employees who share our zeal for international collaboration and wish to grow with a thriving company. 

 

Position Overview: 

 

This role is the front line of support for our students, providing ESL instruction and customer support. As a Student Development Manager, this role acts as an advocate for Cambridge students by supporting their development academically and individually.  SDMs serve as the “Face of Cambridge” at the local level and, as such, must consistently demonstrate the highest of professional standards. SDMs collaborate with Cambridge Family Education Advisors to ensure student well-being and timely communication with natural parents. As an ESL teacher, this role helps our international students attending American private high schools reach their full academic potential. The College Prep, Language, and Culture Onsite Program helps students by providing them with an ESL/ELA professional to guide them through the difficulties of the American school system. Coursework includes strengthening ESL abilities as well as providing additional support for humanities coursework and general cultural integration.

 

Responsibilities: 

 

  • Student Support (35% of time) 
    • Support students in the Cambridge residential program by providing them with host family options, supporting their success while in the program and fostering an environment of growth.  
    • Hold weekly, fixed-time, in person check-ins with students supporting their adjustment and academic and residential needs.  
    • Deliver Cambridge Soft Skills Curriculum to the students regularly to support their whole development as international students. 
    • Serve as a Moderator once weekly on Zoom classrooms during the Cambridge Soft Skills Curriculum courses. 
    • Document your check-ins with the students by writing weekly updates and sharing photos to the database. These updates will compile into a monthly report.  
    • In correlation with school academic reports, write quarterly reports of the students' academic, social, emotional and individual progress for natural parents.  
    • Hold weekly, fixed-time meetings to track academic progress in consultations with school teachers, guidance counselors, and tutors (if applicable).  
    • Monitor students’ emotional well-being and overall adjustment, maintain open lines of communication with students. 
    • Make necessary plans for tutoring, personal support and medical support as needed.  
    • Plan, conduct, and document student and host family orientations and two events with students during the academic year. 
    • Attend school and community events and graduations as needed. 
    • Mediate host family/student/parent communication to resolve issues proactively as necessary. 
  • Host Family Support (5-10% of time)  
    • Hold monthly, fixed-time meetings with host families via phone, skype or in-person. 
    • Document the updates in student weekly reports for the corresponding week.
    • Visit host families' homes once per semester in accordance with CSIET regulations. 
    • Maintain a network of host families for yearly enrollment. 
    • Maintain accuracy of host family data in the database to ensure accurate reporting, processing, communication and timely host matching. 
    • Conduct timely site visits of prospective host families and submit written report. 
    • Communicate with host families regularly about student support/needs and program updates. 
    • Provide support to a host family community by creating opportunities for sharing experiences and advice.

 

  • Academic Services Teacher (50%)
    • Teach the College Prep, Language, and Culture Onsite Program in a way that is engaging and relevant to students
    • Write quarterly reports documenting student progress
    • Collaborate with school teachers to support students’ needs individually
    • Support in curriculum development
    • Collaborate with the Academic Services Regional Manager monthly
    • Participate in AS teacher roundtables & collaboration
  • Additional role responsibilities (5-10% of time) 
    • Actively collect real-time data of students' successes and share with marketing team on an ongoing basis. This includes matriculation information or any other student success stories. 
    • Maintain regular communication with Family Education Advisor(s) to ensure prompt communication with natural parents.  
    • Maintain accurate student and host family records in the database such as student arrival, report documentation, stipend payments and host matching. 
    • Manage a program budget for student events and activities throughout the school year.  
    • Work with students to facilitate host family changes and moves when necessary. 
    • Serve as first level responder to students in need. 
    • Attend team meetings and role trainings as needed. 

 

 

 

 

 

Requirements: 

  • Previous experience in counseling, psychology, education, school counseling, ESL instruction or a

related field.

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, education or in related fields
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience with problem-solving/conflict resolution/mediation. 
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Outlook, web conferencing and database applications; required. 
  • Required to have a car and US driver’s license. 
  • Willing to have flexible work hours, including nights and weekends. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • TESOL/TEFL certification preferred
  • ESL instruction experience preferred
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese 
  • Prior experience working with international students within the US and/or experience living/travelling internationally 

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