Senior R&D Specialist

Strategic Development and Oversight 

● Lead the research, evaluation, and selection of curricula and coursebooks to ensure  alignment with educational standards and organizational goals. 

● Oversee the development of course outlines, syllabi, learning materials, and  assessment methods for: 

- IGS's K-12 American Program, aligned with CCSS and NGSS. 

- Enrichment programs, including skill courses, summer camps, and academic competitions. 

Leadership in Training and Collaboration 

● Design and deliver advanced product training sessions for teachers, academic  operation staff, and internal teams. 

● Act as a mentor to junior R&D specialists, providing guidance and quality assurance  on all academic projects. 

Program Evaluation and Enhancement 

● Monitor, evaluate, and analyze the effectiveness of academic programs and  recommend strategic adjustments to improve student outcomes and engagement. 

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation and  integration of new initiatives. 

Educational Technology Optimization 

● Manage and innovate IGS's Learning Management Systems, focusing on optimizing  lesson databases and improving the user experience. 

● Research and implement advanced education technology solutions to enhance  classroom efficiency and student learning outcomes. 

Cross-Departmental Support 

● Represent the academic team in high-stakes recruitment events, competitions, and  partnerships with external organizations. 

● Provide strategic guidance to the Sales & Marketing department to align promotional efforts with academic standards.

● Education: English Language Pedagogy, Primary Education, TESOL, English  Language, Curriculum & Instruction, or other majors related to Education 

● Experience: 

- Minimum 02 years of teaching experience with students aged 6-17, preferably in international programs (Cambridge, American, International Baccalaureate)  and/or TestPrep programs (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, SSAT).  

- Minimum 02 years of experience with curriculum design and development of ESL, ELA, Phonics or U.S. standard programs for K-5 students, and has participated in or led educational curriculum development projects. 

- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in building curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, and digital learning materials, as well as an understanding of elementary Vietnamese students’ learning characteristics 

● Professional Skills & Work Style:  

- Excellent communication: communicate clearly, accurately, and  transparently within and across departments 

- Can-do attitude 

- Good time & task management 

- High tech proficiency: familiar with Microsoft & Google Workspace; experienced in AI tools, EdTech solutions, and LMS. 

- Attention to details 

- Thorough and aware of how your work affects students, parents, teachers, operation staff, and other stakeholders in and out of the company. 

- Fresh graduates with strong potential will be considered 

● Language: IELTS 7.0 or equivalent 

● Salary Range: 15.000.000 - 17.000.000 VNĐ

● Health and social insurance 

● Annual company benefits 

● Professional development opportunities