Description

The PACA Elementary Principal is the instructional and learning leader for the PACA Elementary school, grades K through 5, creating a positive, safe, Christ-centered learning climate and culture that is consistent with the school’s educational philosophy so that students meet the Elementary School (K-5th) curricular learning standards and achieve, in developmentally appropriate ways, the school learning outcomes as articulated in Board Ends Policy and reflected in Expected Student Outcomes. The Elementary Principal inspires and develops the elementary school faculty to effectively bring students to think deeply and critically about the world around them, while also building close-knit relationships that open doors to sharing God’s love and truth.

Requirements

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of elementary school teaching experience
• Prior role(s) as coordinator (ex., accreditation, activities, curriculum, guidance) preferred 

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education
• ACSI Elementary Principal certificate
• A well-developed understanding of and commitment to Christian education
• Unreserved agreement with PACA’s Statement of Faith and its foundational documents
• A thorough understanding of adolescent students and the teaching-learning process
• Effective leadership in developing a team to accomplish organizational goals
• Preferred/Helpful: An understanding of the unique challenges inherent to living and ministering in a cross-cultural setting, with a demonstrable respect for others of different cultures. Capacity in the Portuguese language preferred

Skills:

• Superior communication skills
• Ability to conceptualize and execute strategic plans
• Capacity to interact confidently and effectively with administrative colleagues, staff, students, and parents, both in person and in written form
• Working knowledge of curriculum mapping software, Google Apps, Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership, School Climate, Student Formation, Teacher Development, Organizational Management, Communication and Community Relationships, Professionalism, Student Academic Progress, and Modeling (servant leadership within, a growth mindset that reaches, and excellence through transformational leadership.)

Additional items:

Agree with our Statement of Faith (See PACA website). PACA is looking for a 2 - 3 year commitment.

Benefits to Foreign Hires:
Even though PACA is a great missions opportunity, you will not need to raise large amounts of support! But your support need will largely depend on the size of your family. There is a partnership with RCE to raise additional funds. (New additional benefit - moving cost $2,500.00) Here are PACA’s benefits:

Costs for documentation/visa process
Transportation to/from Brazil every two years for the contracted employee and dependents
Salary paid in Brazilian Reais (BRL = R$)
Furnished Housing on/nearby campus
Full Tuition discount for dependents enrolled
School lunch for employee and dependents enrolled
Modest monthly grocery stipend
Access to motor pool
Professional learning stipend
Global health plan
Local dental plan
Swimming pool and fitness center access

Interested in applying online? 
Go PACA website (https://www.paca.com.br/employment.html) to complete and submit an application and upload your CV and other documents.