Japanese Saturday School Manager

Overview:

Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction, thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.

We are looking for a full-time Saturday School Manager to join our Japanese School for the 2025-2026 academic year, starting on April 2025.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Japanese School Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our Japanese language and cultural programs. This role oversees the Saturday Lower & Middle School Programs, ensuring seamless experience for families, faculty, and staff.

The Manager will focus on program management, growth, admissions and retention, curriculum excellence, community engagement, and operational efficiency.

This role will require working on 4 out of the 5 weekdays and Saturdays.

This role reports into the Head of School.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management & Development:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Japanese Saturday School program, including scheduling and ensuring proper placement of resources
• Design, implement, and evaluate innovative Japanese language and cultural programs that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Develop dynamic curricula, lesson plans, and educational materials aligned with best practices and educational standards.
• Regularly assess and improve program quality to ensure educational excellence.

1. Program Marketing & Growth:

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain students.
• Analyze and report on enrollment trends, providing actionable insights to improve retention.
• Plan and host admissions events, including open houses and orientation sessions.
• Oversee the entire admissions process, from initial contact to student onboarding.
• Collaborate with the Head of School to set and achieve enrollment targets.

1. Parent Engagement & Event Organization:

• Establish and develop relationships with parents, engaging with parents effectively
• Organize and supervise events & presentations to enhance visibility of the program and promote community engagement

1. Leadership & Staff Supervision:

• Recruit, train, and supervise instructors and administrative staff.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and professional work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide mentorship and support to team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Japanese Studies, or a related field required (master’s preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a program manager or related position.
• Fluency in Japanese and English, with a deep understanding of Japanese language and culture.
• Proven experience in program management, curriculum development, and team leadership.
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude.
• Strong ability to build relationships.
• Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable.

Benefits

The annual salary for this position will range between $80,000 and $90,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Benefits include private medical premium partially covered (80%), vision, dental, 401K retirement plan, commuter benefits, and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA).