Assistant Director of Studies

Job Description Assistant Director of Studies – San Diego Reports to: Director of Studies EF San Diego is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic academic professional to join our team as Assistant Director of Studies. Working closely with the Director of Studies, this role helps lead the day-to-day academic operation of the school while supporting our teachers and ensuring an exceptional learning experience for our students. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, adaptable, and solutions oriented. You’ll enjoy this role if you love working with people, developing teachers, solving problems, and being part of a fast-paced international school community. What You’ll Do Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to our teaching teamSupport teacher onboarding, training, observations, feedback, and professional developmentCoordinate teacher and student scheduling, substitutions, and academic program changesSupport student placement, testing, level changes, academic progress, and attendanceServe as a key point of contact for students with academic questions or concernsHelp maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the schoolSupport teacher recruitment, staffing, and other academic operationsCoordinate academic programs, resources, communications, and special initiativesCollaborate with other school teams to continuously improve the student experienceTeach substitute classes when needed What We’re Looking For Experience in education, teaching, academic management, or a related fieldStrong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsA passion for coaching and developing teachersThe ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentA collaborative approach and strong commitment to the student experience Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more! This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support. In Addition, You Can Expect Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidaysExciting business travel opportunities25% company match on your 401(k) contributionsMarket-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, accident and hospital insurance, legal and pet insuranceDependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)Access to fertility care and family-building supportWellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursementFrequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groupsRobust Employee Assistance ProgramTenure-based sabbatical eligibilityEF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)Discounts at local venues and businesses Compensation range for this role is $56,000–$60,000 USD annually, based on experience. About EF Language Abroad At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe. EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.