Academic Coordinator Jobs in Chennai Private School

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Academic Coordinator positions in Chennai's private Private School sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed School Education employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the academic curriculum across all classes ensuring alignment with board guidelines and school objectives.
• Coordinate syllabus completion tracking, lesson plan review, and academic calendar management for all departments.
• Conduct regular teacher observation and feedback sessions to support continuous improvement in classroom delivery.
• Manage internal examination schedules, question paper preparation coordination, and result compilation processes.
• Analyse student performance data across classes and implement targeted academic improvement interventions.
• Facilitate teacher training workshops, subject meetings, and professional development programmes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between teaching staff, parents, and school management on academic matters.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• M.Ed. with specialisation in curriculum or school administration is the preferred qualification.
• Experienced teachers with 8 or more years of teaching and a B.Ed. or M.Ed. background are also considered.
• Prior experience as a department head, senior teacher, or academic in-charge is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CBSE or ICSE curriculum frameworks and board compliance requirements is essential.
• Proficiency in academic data analysis, timetable software, and school ERP systems is expected.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to work effectively with teaching staff and management.
• Experience in teacher training, lesson planning support, and curriculum design is a significant advantage.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) for trained graduate teachers; M.Ed. for senior faculty and vice principals; CTET or TET qualification required by many CBSE schools; D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education) for primary teachers; B.Sc. B.Ed. integrated degree for science teachers; Special Education B.Ed. with RCI registration for special educators; Montessori (AMI/AMS) certification for pre-primary teachers; IELTS or Cambridge certification for international curriculum schools