Secondary Principal

Secondary Principal (G6-G12) to further our mission statement by helping students to become “critical thinkers and lifelong learners,” by helping them to gain “an International perspective on the world,” and by empowering them to become “informed, responsible, world citizens.” Contributing to positive school, student, and faculty cultures is a key to this work.

The Secondary Principal has to be a key boundary-setter for our students, holding the line on discipline in a way that is firm yet personable. The Principal will partner with families to support students in being their best selves at school. She or he will support teachers in their work, both because of a deep knowledge of best classroom practices and by leading them in cultivating strong classroom and school-wide cultures of learning.

The Secondary Principal will prioritize being present—in classes, around the campus, and at occasional events, games, and activities that happen off-hours near and far. He or she will be a known face and a welcoming presence for all at school. The Secondary Principal will lead results-oriented, interactive meetings with various constituencies, including students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators. This person will be an optimistic educator always looking to get the best out of people. The successful candidate will be a builder of structures who can systematize processes in a way that makes our shared vision for teaching and learning more sustainable. She or he will know how to inspire people and will look to cultivate an inspiring environment for our teachers and students.

Finally, the successful candidate will be a gifted communicator, in speech and in writing, who can build consensus around a shared vision for exciting, student-centered learning and who has the organizing and galvanizing capacity to help our community to approximate that vision.

Instructional Leadership

• Communicate the school mission and vision to all stakeholders, utilize the expertise of teacher leaders to improve school effectiveness, and lead faculty in continuous curriculum development and improvement of instruction.

 School Climate

• Engage stakeholders to create and sustain a positive and safe learning environment through shared decision making and effective communication.

 Human Resources

• Assist the Superintendent in selecting and supporting faculty and staff and provide resources and structure for targeted professional development that benefits both the employee and the school

 Instructional Supervision

• Monitor and evaluate teacher performance and establish clear strategies and supports for ongoing professional development to optimize student learning.

 Organizational Management

• Manage short- and long-term plans and budgets associated with daily operations.

 Communication and Community Relations

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.

 Professionalism

• Positively enhance school culture by modeling the school´s core values.

Principal's certificate or Masters Degree in Educational Leadership

5+ years of teaching

2+ years of school leadership experience

Work experience in overseas schools

Work visa costs covered