Description
The Head of School of MCS leads teams of teachers and support staff to educate primarily the children of Christian service families in an English-speaking environment, aiming to develop academic competence, maturity, and cultural sensitivity in a Christ-centered environment at an affordable cost. The Head of School, as the Chief Executive Officer of MCS, reports to the School Board and is accountable for implementing the mission of the school as defined in the Board policies. The Head of School is the “face” of MCS, representing the school to the Indonesian government, to the local Indonesian community, to the school staff, to students, and to their families. The mission of MCS is to partner with parents, sending agencies, the Christian community, and the Church to train up and educate children in a Christ-centered environment at a reasonable cost. The vision of MCS is to pursue academic excellence in a place of grace, so that lives will be transformed by Christ to impact the world.
Requirements
Qualifications:
MA or higher in the field of education, required
experience and training as school administrator in an American curriculum context
international and cross-cultural Christian service experience
native speaker of English
achievement of Indonesian language competency within two years of employment
sponsored by a recognized sending agency
under the age of 55 years (This is not a MCS requirement, but an Indonesian immigration criteria for a work visa.)
Qualities:
Demonstrates Christian character
Demonstrated success with curriculum, personnel management, and leadership
Demonstrates interpersonal skills and a willingness to deal directly and openly with teachers, support staff, administrators, members of the board of education, students, parents, government officials and the Indonesian community.
Serves as a role model and spiritual mentor in the school community
Commitment to grow professionally and spiritually through collaboration with other schools, reading, attendance at conferences and workshops, and participation in appropriate educational and community organizations.
