EQuest Group is a leading educational organization committed to transforming the K-12 education landscape. Our mission is to provide comprehensive academic support to K-12 schools within EQuest’s ecosystem. The Academic Department plays a pivotal role in achieving this mission by offering teachers professional development, providing information and resources, and fostering a professional learning community for K-12 teachers and school leaders. As an Academic Support Specialist at EQuest Group, you will be an integral part of the Academic Department, contributing to the growth and success of our K-12 schools. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment, possesses a strong background in education (preferably K-12), and is dedicated to making a positive social and educational impact at a large scale. The responsibilities are detailed, and not limited to, as below: Key Responsibilities 1. Teacher Professional Development
Coordinate high-quality instructional services for teachers and leaders (e.g., webinars, coaching, etc.)
Research best practices and resources to provide thoughtful, well-planned, student-centered consultation for schools.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the ongoing accreditation process (site check using the accreditation tools, etc.).
2. Information and Resource Management
Curate and disseminate educational resources on the team’s webpage and social media to support K-12 teachers and school leaders.
Stay abreast of the latest trends and research in ESL/EFL, STEAM, and psychology.
Conduct preliminary research on accreditation organizations and services, standardized testing, and accreditation framework and tools.
3. Professional Learning Community Building
Organize events (e.g., conferences, workshops, Open Days, festivals, summits, etc.) to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a vibrant K-12 professional learning community.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation in designing engaging and informative academic events within the budget.
Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among K-12 teachers and school leaders through various activities.
Job Requirement
Qualifications:
At least a master's degree in STEAM, ESL/EFL, or psychology. Required
8 years’ experience working within a diverse K-12 educational environment. Required
5 years’ experience training in curriculum design, and teaching in online learning management systems (such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.). Preferred
2 years experience in customer service, sales, and/or planning and organizing academic events (e.g., conferences, summits, festivals, etc.). Preferred
The role located is Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and is open for both local and expatriate candidates.
Qualities:
Having excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Possessing a strong work ethic and a willingness to go above and beyond to complete tasks by deadlines.
Showing an attention to detail.
Addressing teachers, school leaders, and other stakeholders’ inquiries, concerns, and requests with empathy and professionalism.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment and thrive under pressure.
Ability to work independently, and to collaborate in teams.
Managing resources efficiently, demonstrating a frugal mindset without compromising quality.
Proactively seeking feedback to continuously improve academic support services.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Experience in providing detail-oriented support, such as editing or publication-related skills.
EQuest offers a robust suite of benefits, including:
Competitive salary
Health insurance, social insurance
12 paid days of annual leave
01 day of birthday leave with full pay per calendar year
Recharge at our on-site gym and sports facilities & variety of well-being programs
Empower your children's education with tuition support for up to 2 kids per family.
