Program Manager - Social Sciences

Program Manager - Social Sciences

About SABIS^®

SABIS^® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS^® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS^® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS^® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS^® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

The Social Sciences Program Manager is responsible for creating, supervising, and enhancing social sciences curricula, ensuring alignment with educational standards and the SABIS® methodology. This role includes collaborating with stakeholders, providing training, and overseeing classroom implementation to improve student learning and school performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, evaluating, and updating social sciences curricula, books, and assessments, ensuring they meet educational standards and student needs
• Conducting training sessions and providing ongoing support to Regional Centers, teachers, and staff for effective curriculum implementation
• Reviewing and approving pacing charts, assessments, and teaching materials to maintain high quality and consistency across all educational content
• Collaborating with department heads, attending PM meetings and regional conferences, and holding departmental meetings to address concerns and ensure smooth implementation
• Analyzing performance data of schools, students, and staff to identify areas for improvement and recommend effective strategies
• Ensuring that curricula and related products comply with regional educational regulations and SABIS® internal standards, implementing updates as necessary
• Researching and integrating innovative teaching strategies and tools into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences
• Staying up-to-date on educational and social sciences trends to continuously improve the program
• Addressing and resolving issues related to the social sciences program promptly
• Attending domain meetings and coordinating with other academic departments to integrate interdisciplinary elements into the social sciences program
• Preparing budgets, setting departmental objectives, and developing contingency plans
• Performing other related tasks as they arise and as delegated by the Management

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, or equivalent
• Master’s degree is a plus
• English and Arabic Proficient
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field 
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct
• Delivering results
• Continuous learning and improvement
• Accountability and taking ownership
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional and cross-functional teams

Employment Requirements:

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS^® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non – discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.