Description

Summary: Seeking a qualified administrator who can provide leadership and direction for teachers and staff at our international school in North Africa. Experience is preferred, but not required. Furnished housing, rent, airfare and an additional stipend are provided. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide general direction for the school 
• Clearly grasp the school’s overall vision and values, and assist to develop the school accordingly 
• Relate confidently and well with government officials, and parents 
• Effectively work with organizational leadership, school board, teachers, and staff
• Project a good image of the school to the local community 
• Engage in language and cultural learning.  
• Oversee curriculum development and the implementation of academic programs.
• Support the social and emotional well-being of students, staff and teachers.  

Duties: 

• Oversee school administration and all aspects of the school, including before and after school programs and special activities.
• Work with the Administrative Director to ensure that national laws and guidelines are followed 
• Prepare academic calendar, master schedule, assessment schedule, and the schedule for annual parent/teacher conferences
• Oversee student, faculty and staff attendance
• Create a plan for covering classes or acquiring subs for teacher absences
• Support and evaluate teachers
• Review performance of support staff and interns with the Administrative Director
• Oversee intern program, communicate with interns and teachers, observe interns
• Provide ongoing and embedded professional development
• Oversee the development of curriculum and assessments
• Participate in the hiring of teachers, staff and university interns
• Work with the Administrative Director to schedule and plan staff and other meetings
• Review new student assessments and communicate with the teachers
• Address academic and behavioral student concerns with teachers and parents 
• Communicate with all staff as necessary to receive input or information that directly impacts their role and responsibilities. 

Requirements

Skills: 

• Able to successfully lead diverse staff at the school 
• Competency in administration, planning, and project development 
• Ability to understand financial budgets 
• Proven interpersonal, intercultural, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in curriculum development, instruction and assessment  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) 
• Minimum 1 year experience in teaching and/or school administration (preferred)
• Experience in effective team leadership 
• Successful completion of overseas training requirements 

Personal:

• Mature and growing Christian.
• Teachable, flexible, demonstrating sound judgement.
• Willingness to work in and adapt to a multicultural workplace.
• Philosophy of life and ministry that aligns with the policies, objectives and doctrinal position of the organization.
• Engagement in personal ministry outside the classroom.