Edcuation Centre Director

🎯 Role Overview The Education Centre Director who joins here will inherit something that is already working, and will be responsible for taking it further.This is a role for a leader who can come into an existing team, earn trust quickly, raise the bar through coaching and consistency, and build on strong foundations without disrupting what is already good. You are not here to reinvent. You are here to lead, deepen, and improve. As Education Centre Director you are the educational leader of the Kamakura location. You are responsible for how the learning happens — not what is taught (our global curriculum team owns that), but how it is brought to life by your team. You know your educators deeply, coach them continuously, hold high standards, and ensure every cohort delivers on the Boundless promise. You report to the Head of Education Excellence and work alongside the General Manager who leads the broader location operations. 💼 What You’ll Do Educator Leadership and Team Development * Lead, coach, and manage an established team of educators through structured 1:1s, regular classroom observations, and direct, specific feedback * Set clear expectations for performance and conduct from day one, address gaps independently, and build individual development plans for every member of the team * Hold a high bar consistently — this means celebrating what is working and naming what is not, without waiting for a formal review cycle * Build and maintain a team culture that is engaged and resilient through an intense cohort calendar and a demanding daily schedule * Contribute to hiring decisions alongside the Head of Education Excellence when the team expands or changes Curriculum Execution and Educational Quality * Ensure the Boundless curriculum is implemented consistently and with fidelity to our global methodology and standards — you do not design the curriculum, you make sure it comes to life as intended * Ensure project-based and place-based learning happen on the ground, incorporating the extraordinary context of Kamakura meaningfully and in alignment with global curriculum standards * Observe classes regularly and give educators specific, actionable feedback that leads to real change * Surface implementation challenges to the global education team and bring solutions alongside them Safeguarding and Child Protection * Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the location, with explicit accountability for the safety and wellbeing of children and staff at the Education Centre * Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented, understood, and followed by every team member — including safer recruitment checks, code of conduct, and reporting protocols * Ensure all educators and staff complete safeguarding training upon onboarding and receive regular refreshers * Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns or disclosures; manage, document, and escalate cases appropriately, including liaison with local child protection authorities where required * Maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment across all EC activities, field trips, and ECAs, including risk assessments and supervision standards * Foster a culture of vigilance and openness where staff, families, and children feel safe raising concerns Family Relationships * Serve as a trusted, visible presence for families — including those who are returning to Boundless and have high expectations of the experience * Handle family concerns and escalations independently and with confidence, without unnecessary escalation to global leadership * Contribute to a strong admissions and intake experience that sets every cohort up well Running the Education Centre * Team administration: holiday approvals, leave tracking in BambooHR, payroll review, absence management, onboarding and offboarding educators * Family communication and engagement: daily queries, individual family meetings each cohort, pre-arrival webinars, ongoing Toddle and Slack communication, parent emails, and coordination of the learning celebration * ECAs and field trips: defining the strategy, collaborate in identifying local partners, managing logistics, risk assessments, execution, oversight, and accounting * EC operations: health and safety checks, emergency planning and drills, first aid kit upkeep, supervise facilities cleanliness, ensure supplies and inventory are up to date, invoices, and ad hoc projects like classroom setup or conversions * Food and daily logistics: catering liaison, menu planning, managing allergies and restrictions, lunch coordination * Events: movie nights and other community events, including organisation, childcare, and communications * Platform and information management: ensuring educators and the team have access to all relevant systems and student information, maintaining student profiles, managing calendars * Local stakeholder liaison: community partnerships, local authorities, and supporting any legal or compliance matters specific to the location 🌟 Why Join Us Beyond the work itself, joining Boundless means being part of a mission-driven team that genuinely believes education can be done differently. You will be part of a model that does not exist at scale anywhere else in the world — place-based, project-driven, and designed for families who have chosen a different kind of life. That is not a small thing to be part of. You will also benefit from: * A discount on Boundless Education tuition for your own children * A global community of educators, families, and team members who care deeply about what they are building * Real ownership of your location and your team’s development * The chance to grow as the organisation grows — this role has significant room to evolve The post [Edcuation Centre Director](https://jobsinjapan.com/jobs/1716536/edcuation-centre-director/) appeared first on [JOBS IN JAPAN](https://jobsinjapan.com).