Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives?

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base through part-time teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Job Summary:

The position as the Head of Department for English and Humanities is an extremely important one. As part of the leadership within our DaVinci Academic Team, you play a pivotal role in maintaining our educational standards, guiding our teachers, and ensuring our students receive the best instruction. You will be part of a small HOD team of 4 members, overseeing 4 departments within DaVinci:

• US Diploma Track- English/Humanities
• US Diploma Track- Science/ Mathematics
• A-level Track-English/Humanities
• A-level Track- Science/ Mathematics

Time Commitment & Compensation:

You can expect to commit between 20-25 hours a week to your departmental duties. Starting off, you'll oversee the performance and quality of 30-40 teachers, a number that will grow over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Teacher Support & Coaching

• Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers across all regions, equipping them with the necessary tools and training to deliver high-quality instruction in the Da Vinci Learning mode.

• Offer guidance and training on time management and completing course content within the 50 live instructional hours, tailored to diverse global time zones and teaching contexts.

• Provide dedicated support to students worldwide, offering guidance for academic or other concerns, and following up on student-of-concern reports submitted by teachers across regions.

Canvas & Course Management

• Enforce strict adherence to Canvas guidelines by all teachers, ensuring schedules, course outlines, and grades are uploaded and maintained.

• Oversee Canvas courses, ensuring teachers maintain and consistently update them in line with best practices.

• Regularly review department Canvas course templates to ensure alignment with CGA course expectations.

• Maintain organized and accessible teaching resources for the department, ensuring they are easily available to the global team.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure 100% of teachers across the global team consistently submit high-quality reports, adhering to provided report guidelines.

Training & Collaboration

• Plan and lead global training sessions and departmental meetings, fostering cohesion, efficient resource sharing, and adherence to best teaching practices across diverse locations.

Required Qualifications:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Subject Area, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• U.S. teaching certification in relevant subject area (or equivalent certification) with strong understanding of U.S. high school curriculum standards, especially in an online context.

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience teaching in a U.S. high school, with a proven record of success in both classroom and online education settings.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, such as Head of Department, Curriculum Coordinator, or similar, in an online or blended learning environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. state standards, Common Core, or AP curriculum, and experience adapting these for virtual instruction.
• Experience using digital tools and platforms (such as Google Classroom, Canvas, or Blackboard) for content delivery, assessments, and student engagement.

Leadership & Management Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills with experience in leading, supporting, and mentoring a remote team of teachers.
• Ability to set and communicate clear departmental goals, drive team collaboration, and ensure accountability within an online teaching environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, students, and parents in a virtual school setting.

Organizational & Administrative Skills:

• Ability to manage departmental resources, budgets, and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operation of the department remotely.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to use student performance data to track progress, identify challenges, and inform decision-making.
• Experience with managing and organizing digital curriculum materials, assessments, and lesson plans to ensure consistency and alignment with school standards.

Instructional Expertise:

• Strong expertise in subject matter content and a deep understanding of teaching strategies that are effective in online high school settings.
• Knowledge and experience in online curriculum development and instructional design, ensuring content is engaging, rigorous, and accessible to a diverse group of students.
• Ability to provide ongoing professional development to teachers in the department, focusing on effective online instructional practices and digital pedagogy.

Student-Centered Approach:

• Passion for fostering student success in a remote learning environment, with a commitment to providing individualized support and guidance for students.
• Ability to implement strategies that promote student engagement, self-motivation, and independent learning in an online setting.
• Experience addressing and supporting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in a virtual classroom environment.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Ability to work collaboratively with other department heads, instructional staff, and administrators in a virtual school environment to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to teaching and learning.
• Experience in leading virtual meetings, sharing resources, and collaborating across departments to support school-wide initiatives.

Technology Proficiency:

• High level of comfort with educational technologies, including learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Moodle), video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet), and digital assessment platforms.
• Ability to incorporate technology to enhance student learning experiences, facilitate engagement, and support collaborative work in an online space.

Cultural Awareness & Global Perspective:

• Understanding and experience working with diverse student populations, including international students, in a virtual learning environment.
• Awareness of best practices for supporting students from different cultural backgrounds and adapting instruction to meet their needs in a digital context.

Additional Qualities:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to the evolving needs of an online learning environment.
• Excellent time management skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• A commitment to high standards of academic integrity and creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive virtual learning environment for all students.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning—apply now!

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