Kids&Us is a leading international language school franchise specializing in English language learning for children starting from one year old. Founded in Spain, the company has grown into a global educational powerhouse with over 500 centers across Europe, America, and Asia, utilizing a proprietary natural language acquisition methodology.

Headquartered in Manresa, Kids&Us maintains a massive presence throughout Spain, offering numerous opportunities for English language professionals. The company is a significant employer for international talent, particularly native or near-native English speakers, providing a structured environment for teachers and academic coordinators to develop their careers in the Spanish education sector.

Founded in 2003 by Natàlia Perarnau in Manresa, Spain, Kids&Us was born from a desire to improve how children learn foreign languages. The company expanded rapidly through a franchise model and now operates hundreds of centers internationally.

Center Director - Academic Coordinator

Kids&Us Spain Careers

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Can you imagine leading an educational project with impact?

If you have experience managing teams in the educational or retail sector and are passionate about learning, people development, and connecting with families, this challenge could be for you.

The role of School Director at Kids & Us Vilagarcía will allow you to combine strategic vision, educational vocation, and commercial skills to drive the center's growth, inspire your team, and connect with the community.

At Kids&Us, we believe that learning English should feel as natural as learning one's mother tongue. That is why we have created our own universe, with unique characters and stories in which boys and girls see themselves reflected. Through play, music, and sensory experiences, we make English come to life.

Our purpose is clear: We ignite children's future to unleash collective hope.

Why you will love leading a Kids&Us center

You will be part of an international community with a purpose, impacting the lives of thousands of children and families.
You will discover a proven and innovative method, inspired by natural language acquisition.
You will enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your students progress and the recognition of families.
You will experience the challenge and excitement of managing a dynamic and innovative project.
You will grow in a collaborative environment, with continuous learning and real development opportunities.
You will feel the pride of belonging to a recognized brand that shares values and a passion for education.

Your role

Oversee the daily operations of the center, ensuring academic and commercial excellence.
Lead and inspire a team by creating a motivating and inclusive environment.
Drive enrollment and loyalty through effective sales and marketing strategies.
Foster strong relationships with families and the local community, promoting our mission and values.

What you need

Previous experience in education, sales, or team management (school direction, store manager, assistant director...).
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Proactive mindset oriented towards goals, the customer, and the building of commercial relationships.
High level of English.
Sexual Offenses Certificate with no criminal record, mandatory by law to work with minors in Spain

Ready to inspire? We'd love to meet you!

Information clause: Data controller: Kids&Us English, S.L. with address at avenida Tudela, 12, 08242 Manresa (Barcelona). Purpose: management of CVs, profiles, and professional candidacies. Recipients: Kids&Us English, S.L. and its entire network of affiliated centers and franchises. Rights: you have the right of access, rectification, erasure, opposition, limitation of processing, data portability, not to be subject to individual automated decisions, and revocation. To exercise the aforementioned rights, as well as for any query related to the processing of your data, you may contact the data controller at the email address [email protected].

More information is available on the page https://www.kidsandus.es/es/footer/politica-de-privacidad.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Te imaginas liderando un proyecto educativo con impacto?

Si tienes experiencia dirigiendo equipos en el ámbito educativo o retail y te apasiona el aprendizaje, el desarrollo de personas y el contacto con familias, este reto puede ser para ti.

El rol de School Director en Kids & Us Vilagarcía te permitirá combinar visión estratégica, vocación educativa y habilidades comerciales para impulsar el crecimiento del centro, inspirar a tu equipo y conectar con la comunidad.

En Kids&Us creemos que aprender inglés debe sentirse tan natural como aprender la lengua materna. Por eso hemos creado nuestro propio universo, con personajes y historias únicas en los que los niños y niñas se ven reflejados. A través del juego, la música y experiencias sensoriales, hacemos que el inglés cobre vida.

Nuestro propósito es claro: We ignite children's future to unleash collective hope.

Por qué te encantará liderar un centro Kids&Us

Formarás parte de una comunidad internacional con propósito, que impacta en la vida de miles de niños y familias.
Descubrirás un método probado e innovador, inspirado en la adquisición natural del lenguaje.
Disfrutarás de la satisfacción de ver progresar a tus alumnos/as y del reconocimiento de las familias.
Vivirás el reto y la emoción de gestionar un proyecto dinámico e innovador.
Crecerás en un entorno colaborativo, con aprendizaje continuo y oportunidades reales de desarrollo.
Sentirás el orgullo de pertenecer a una marca reconocida, que comparte valores y pasión por la educación.

Tu rol

Supervisar las operaciones diarias del centro, garantizando la excelencia académica y comercial.
Liderar e inspirar un equipo creando un entorno motivador e inclusivo.
Impulsar la matriculación y fidelización mediante estrategias efectivas de ventas y marketing.
Fomentar relaciones sólidas con las familias y la comunidad local, promoviendo nuestra misión y valores.

Lo que necesitas

Experiencia previa en educación, ventas o gestión de equipos (dirección de escuela, responsable de tienda, adjunto a dirección...).
Excelentes habilidades organizativas, comunicativas y de liderazgo.
Mentalidad proactiva y orientada a objetivos, a cliente y a la construcción de relaciones comerciales.
Nivel de inglés alto.
Certificado de Delitos Sexuales sin antecedentes, obligatorio por ley para trabajar con menores en España

Ready to inspire? We'd love to meet you!