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The Instructional Assistant position supports the educational model providing assistance to teachers to achieve the students learning objectives. It is expected this position works in collaboration with other areas such as faculty staff, learning support specialist, ELL and other specialists.

Qualifications:

• To have the ability and patience to work with students
• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, pedagogy, or related
• English required at least B2, C1 preferred
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the students.
• Ability to use technology
• Previous experience within International schools (desirable)
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

The Academia Cotopaxi Strategic Outreach Coordinator has a leading role in working with all AC entities (AC, The One and IMAGINE) to develop and deploy the strategic admissions, marketing, and outreach plans designed for each of the entities as well as find opportunities to leverage resources for the betterment of the whole organization.

The Academia Cotopaxi Outreach Coordinator has direct responsibility for the strategic admissions, marketing, and outreach plans of Academia Cotopaxi, which includes ensuring the school’s visual identity is clear and maintained in both the internal and external communities and that our key messages and communications are coherent across different areas and stakeholders. This role requires a bilingual English/Chinese speaker, capable of strategic engagement specifically with the Chinese community (those currently enrolled at AC and Chinese families in Ecuador and abroad who may seek enrollment in AC).

Responsible for alignment, development, communication and monitoring the success of the campaigns with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

The Strategic Outreach Coordinator works collaboratively with both the Admissions and Marketing teams to achieve enrollment and school development goals.

Qualifications and Candidate Profile

• Fully bilingual, English and Chinese REQUIRED.
• University Degree in marketing, organizational communication, public relations or related
• Relevant experience in education, preferably with a demonstrated understanding of educational, non-profit, and/or service industries.
• Proven experience in outward facing admissions or marketing roles, with the ability to ensure best practices in marketing and communications in both English and Chinese. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in and with teams, to build and maintain relationships with culturally diverse populations in and outside of the school, pro-active in working collaboratively.
• Communicates confidently, effectively and persuasively, is eager to learn and identify new opportunities, is a consensus builder with the ability to lead.
• Believes deeply in the school’s mission and shares common values with the Leadership team.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail (accurate, consistent records).
• Digital media proficiency (Western and Chinese), i.e. social media, storytelling, digital content strategy, digital advertising, analytics, graphic design, web platforms.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with databases and Google suite.
• Able to work independently.

Academia Cotopaxi International School (AC) is seeking a dynamic and creative Strategic Engagement and Extended Learning Coordinator. This role is pivotal in fostering strong relationships between the school, its diverse community and key stakeholders. The Strategic Engagement and Extended Learning Coordinator will create, promote and coordinate extended learning programs and activities/events for students and the community in general. The coordinator will also supervise and ensure a safe environment for individuals and groups participating in educational and recreational activities during afternoon and evenings hours and weekends. Additionally, the coordinator will engage with the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and collaborate with the Admissions and Marketing Communications departments to enhance the student experience at Academia Cotopaxi. This role also will manage the Language Institute The One, and be responsible for the academic offer, evaluation and growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college/university, Master’s degree preferred
• Valid teaching credential. Preferred valid administrative credential or 18 graduate credit hours in Educational Administration and supervision (or documentation of progress toward)
• Bilingual, Spanish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Proven experience in community engagement, event planning, preferably within an educational setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite,  with social media platforms.
• Experience with alumni relations and parent engagement is a plus.