Senior Academic Coordinator - Access Project (Egypt)

Apply For This Job Location:Egypt - Cairo AddressCairo, Job Type:Full-Time Posting Date07/27/2026Company DescriptionAmideast is an American non-profit organization established in 1951 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with country offices and programs in the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond. Amideast provides transformational education, training, testing, and exchanges that enable individuals, companies, and international partners to better address 21st-century challenges at home and abroad. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.Position DescriptionUnder the guidance and direction of the English Language & Training Programs Manager, the Senior Academic Coordinator will be responsible for, teacher recruitment, identifying teachers’ professional development needs, monitoring of teacher performance, and review of student performance and improvement plans.S/he is responsible for reporting requirements of development interventions to the EL Programs Manager. The incumbent of the position will be responsible for the onboarding and systems training for all teachers and ensuring the quality of the English Language programs at Amideast/Egypt.ResponsibilitiesTeacher Management Responsible for the technical recruitment of English language instructors with the HR departmentResponsible for the onboarding process, orientation and systems training of new English language teachersResponsible for scheduling and conducting observation sessions for all English Language Observe English Language Instructors and provide feedback against a consistent performance rubric to ensure program qualityCreate and maintain monthly skill inventory report for all observed teachers to be used for class assignmentResponsible for receiving, reviewing and providing feedback on teachers’ weekly submitted lesson plans Hold regular meetings with instructors prior to every public round to address issues, answer questions and provide support as neededReport on teacher’s competency gaps to Senior EL Program Manager for designing and implementing professional development programsReview teacher payment requests and supporting documents provided by EL Program Specialists in Cairo and Alexandria Work closely with the El & Training Programs Manager and others as designated in forecasting and developing teacher recruitment plans Investigate teacher complaints reported by public and corporate clients and align required actions with the EL & Training Programs ManagerDevelop the annual workforce planning for English Language Teachers Review, develop and ensure the implementation of effective assessment tools to measure students’ learningEnsure curriculum and structured lesson plans are implemented appropriately by teachersRequiredQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSA Holder of CELTA or equivalent certificationA minimum of 5 years’ experience in English Language programsA minimum of 3 years’ experience in classroom teachingExperience with teacher training, mentoring, or coachingExtensive knowledge of e-learning and online teaching practicesExtensive knowledge of the TESOL field and current ELT trendsNative/near-native proficiency in spoken and written EnglishExcellent oral and written communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated problem-solving, innovation, and ability to take initiativeAbility to multi-task and prioritize responsibilitiesExcellent computer literacy in MS OfficePreferredMaster’s degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL or a related majorSpoken and written fluency in ArabicMinimum TOIEC score of 950 or equivalentThis position description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will perform other reasonable business-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other managers when necessary. Amideast reserves the right to change duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description is not a written or implied contract of employment.The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.