Academic Coordinator

About Bloom KKCA Academy

Founded by educators, entrepreneurs, and engineers, Bloom KKCA Academy is an innovative, project-based bilingual school for G1-6 students. From a NASA engineer to a certified forest school educator, our teachers are what make Bloom special. Our approach to education is to look past conventional expectations and attend to the child in front of us, the whole child, full of unique potential. Our bilingual curriculum (Mandarin and English) combines a project-based approach with research-based, academically rigorous programs. Our founding team shares an intense passion for changing the way education prepares students for the future. We have led academic programs at top local and international schools on five continents, and we are excited to bring those diverse perspectives to building Bloom KKCA Academy. Learn more at www.bloom.edu.hk.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic educator to join our primary school as an Academic Coordinator. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a strong background in mathematics instruction along with a proven track record in curriculum development and classroom teaching. This role will coordinate academic programs across English, Math, Art, Music, and a unique Project-Based Learning (PBL) course based on the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which integrates History, Geography, Science, Art, and Music.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instructional Leadership

• Oversee and support high-quality instruction across designated subjects.
• Review and refine curriculum maps to ensure alignment with learning objectives, subject benchmarks, and IPC standards.
• Develop and update comprehensive curriculum guides that integrate technology and promote best practices in positive education.
• Evaluate instructional materials and assessments to maintain rigorous academic standards.

Classroom Observation and Appraisals

• Conduct regular classroom observations to monitor teaching practices and student engagement.
• Perform detailed appraisals of teaching staff, providing constructive feedback and professional development recommendations.

Data-Driven Academic Improvement

• Analyze student assessment data—including MAP assessments—to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement an academic improvement strategy based on data insights, ensuring support for all student demographics.
• Collaborate with teachers to design targeted interventions, with particular attention to the needs of SEN and ESL students.

Technology Integration and Positive Education

• Incorporate digital tools and modern technology into classroom teaching to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Implement strategies in positive education to foster social-emotional well-being, resilience, and a growth mindset among students.

Teaching and Extra-Curricular Engagement

• Maintain a classroom teaching role in one of the core subjects (preferably Mathematics) to stay connected with daily student learning.
• Lead an afterschool club for a term, fostering an engaging and inclusive environment.
• Assist in developing programs that support gifted and talented students, offering enrichment opportunities beyond the standard curriculum.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as a key liaison among teaching staff, school leadership, and parents.
• Communicate proactively with parents on all academic matters, ensuring transparency and shared goals for student success.
• Organize and lead professional development sessions to share best practices and innovative instructional strategies.
• Participate in school committees and contribute to broader academic planning and policy development.

Project-Based Learning (PBL) Coordination

• Oversee the implementation of PBL methodologies in Science, Humanities, History, Geography, Art, and Music courses.
• Work with teachers to ensure that PBL approaches are effectively integrated in these subjects, recognizing that Math and Chinese follow different instructional models.

• Offer specialized coaching and support for educators employing PBL strategies, sharing innovative ideas and best practices.
  

Key Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities, Characteristics, and Interests

• Knowledge of:

  • Child growth and development
  • Current trends, research, and best practices
  • Primary content areas

• Ability to:

  • Employ varied teaching methods
  • Create a positive and productive learning environment
  • Motivate students, colleagues, and key stakeholders
  • Handle problems and concerns with sensitivity and tact
  • Confidently and competently communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, and others
  • Plan, establish priorities, and implement activities and performances of understanding for maximum effectiveness
  • Embrace hands-on and project-based learning that is interdisciplinary
  • Use a range of assessments to determine student achievement and then analyze results in order to determine actions for improvement
  • Work effectively, flexibility and adaptability with colleagues, families, and students from different backgrounds and beliefs
  • Value unique perspectives, experiences, and personalities to build relationships

• Characteristics:

  • Organized and efficient
  • Critical and creative thinker
  • Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Approachable and positive
  • Innovative and flexible
  • Comfortable working and flourishing in an ever-changing environment
  • Self-starter, proactive, and an active learner

• Interests

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Hands-on learning
  • Positive education
  • Multiculturalism
  • Professional development
  • Collaboration

Person Specification

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of successful classroom (or similar) teaching experience.
• Native fluency in English.
• Current teaching certification or licensure.
• Demonstrated academic excellence.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A. or M.Ed.
• Experience teaching PYP, IPC, project-based learning, Reggio Emilia, or similar programs.
• Specialist certification.
• Ability to teach other content areas (arts, coding, PE, etc.).

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-time

• Location: Bloom KKCA Academy, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon

• Reports To: 

  • Founder and Head of School
  • Vice Principal

  • or any other person as the Company may decide
    

Qualified candidates will be remunerated with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to recruitment@bloom.edu.hk. Personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be expected to begin by August 2026.