LINGUIST List 22.2739
Sun Jul 03 2011
Jobs: Italian: Chair, Casa Italiana Language School
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1. Casa Italiana Language School ,
Italian: Chair, Casa Italiana Language School, DC, USA
Message 1: Italian: Chair, Casa Italiana Language School, DC, USA
Date: 01-Jul-2011
From: Casa Italiana Language School <direzionecasaitalianaschool.org>
Subject: Italian: Chair, Casa Italiana Language School, DC, USA
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University or Organization: Casa Italiana Language School
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA
Web Address: http://www.casaitalianaschool.org
Job Rank: Chair of Department
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics
Required Language(s): Italian (ita)
Description:
School DirectorPart-time - 30 weekly hours
About the School:- Casa Italiana is an equal opportunities employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age,part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion inthe allocation of duties between employees employed at any level withcomparable job descriptions.- Due to the physical requirements and nature of this position, as well asvenue limitations all applicants must be able to climb stairs and use acomputer without assistance.- If you are applying from outside the U.S., please note that CasaItaliana is unable to assist in any way with work permits or visas.- Casa Italiana is an emanation of the Holy Rosary Church community and assuch the institution's main work ideal is based on the principle of mutualaid and support.
Minimum Essential Requirements:- Superior competency in Italian- MA in teaching IFL (Italian as Foreign Language), applied linguistics,or humanities- Minimum of 5 years IFL (Italian as Foreign Language) teaching experience- Management experience in an IFL (Italian as Foreign Language) or othereducational setting- Proficient in the use of the PC (Word, Power Point, Excel)- Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills- Service oriented, having the ability to relate well to a wide range ofcultural groups, and be willing of promoting 'ILS' to prospective andcurrent students- Goal-oriented, a hands-on manager, and able to identify the need for -and initiate- action plans to continuously improve the services provided- Problem-solving, flexible attitude- Must be eligible to live and work in the U.S.
Desirable Requirements:- PhD in teaching IFL, applied linguistics, or humanities- Previous experience in the direction of language schools
Schedule:- This is a part-time job with 30 weekly hours.- The position requires the presence in the school from Sunday to Thursdaywith three evenings per week.
Job Description:- The mission of the Casa Italiana Language School (CILS) Director is topromote the Italian language and culture by ensuring high level quality ofteaching for both adult and children language courses, offered by CasaItaliana and by other private and public schools (primary, middle, and highschools in the Washington metropolitan area (elementary, middle, and high)with which Casa Italiana has established an ongoing relationship).- The Director is required to manage the financial and human resources ofCasa Italiana and she/he is directly accountable to the School President,with whom regular meetings need to be held.- The Director must act in accordance with Casa Italiana Language Schoolmission statement and with all the decisions that have been or will beapproved by the President and the Casa Italiana Language School Board ofDirectors.- The Director has the authority to make decisions on the daily running ofthe school, while keeping the President regularly informed.- More specifically, the Director is responsible for educational programoffered by the school, including the supervision of faculty, theorganization of teacher training and faculty meetings, as well as themanagement of learning resources.
To apply, please follow the application URL below.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Email Address for Applications: direzionecasaitalianaschool.org
Web Address for Applications: http://www.casaitalianaschool.org/newdirector.html
Contact Information:
Casa Italiana Language School
Email: direzionecasaitalianaschool.org
Page Updated: 03-Jul-2011
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