Head of School - Central America

To function as the chief educational and operational officer of a school in Central America by overseeing school operations and supervising staff and maintaining a testimony for Christ within the school.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelors degree from an accredited college is required
• Experience in both direct instruction and the training of educating young students is strongly preferred
• Cross-cultural experience, preferably in areas related to existing TeachBeyond ministries

Technical Skills:

• Teaching certification
• Five years of experience working with kids
• Preferred school leadership experience
• Preferred curriculum development experience
• Ideal to have teacher leadership training experience
• Should be proficient with Google Drive, MS Office including Teams

Professional Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem solving, speaking, writing, motivational skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively interact with boards, parents, teachers, students
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to analyze issues, plan for change and create and implement strategies
• Ability to teach and cultivate the skills of others
• Self-motivation with ability to conceptualize and take plans to action with minimal supervision
• Competence in using technology applications appropriate for school leadership and commitment to keep current with changing technical skills
• Engagement in continuing education, personal and professional development

Personal Skills:

• Mature Christian experience, sound judgment and professional skill
• Life philosophy that aligns with TeachBeyond policies, objectives, and doctrine
• Passion for Christ and the Gospel; active participant in a local church community
• Motivated by TeachBeyond’s mission and vision of transformational education
• Possesses a genuine willingness to serve others, and a high level of energy
• Emotional, mental, physical and spiritual capacity for the challenging work of leadership in transformational education in a school setting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Expected Outcomes:

• Professional, educational and spiritual effectiveness
• Building a team that aligns with the school’s standards and needs while reflecting the diversity of the community it serves
• Operational efficiencies and effectiveness that demonstrate accountability and integrity
• Evidence and reporting of the unique transformational education experience for the school
• Demonstrated curricula and experiences that enable students to reach their full academic, physical and spiritual potential
• Integration of the Biblical truth into the learning experience
• A positive, Christ-honoring atmosphere within the school and its extended community

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage toward meeting the goal of the school’s strategic plan that is implemented and reviewed annually
• Maintain and be fiduciary for the annual budget in full collaboration with faculty/staff; managed and adhered to via real cost accounting principles
• Education programs lead to expected student outcomes and transformed lives
• Admissions policies that align with the school’s mission and support the teachers’ ability to serve students effectively
• Maintain clearly defined and implemented communication channels with faculty/staff and the school board
• Administration of a professional development program that addresses the spiritual and professional growth of the staff; reviewed for relevancy regularly and tracked for effectiveness
• Administration of fair compensation practices
• Productive leadership decisions, relationships and programs that are consistent with board policies
• Ensure the school facilities are well maintained and strategically utilized; ensure the safety and security of all school constituents
• Embrace and leverage technology for improved school operations, communications and educational outcomes as appropriate
• Contribution to review and development of school policies, procedures and protocols
• Understanding of and compliance with local regulations and liaison to the governing bodies
• Management of external communications and community relations
• Oversight and involvement with family and student relations and communications