The High School Principal will supervise and lead the teachers and staff of the High School. All classes (except daily Spanish classes and a few social studies classes) are taught in English. Weekly chapel or small groups support the biblical emphasis. All students particpate in service projects and missions to learn about their part in the Great Commission. Regular meetings are held with the middle school principal for support and continued professional development.

Responsibilities: (for grades 9-12)

• Teacher Supervision and Support
  • Supervise instruction and implementation of curriculum in all phases of the academic program.
  • Lead teachers’ meetings, including creation of the agendas and keeping records
  • Mentor, supervise and regularly evaluate all staff
  • Guide teachers in developing and completing professional goals.
  • Help orient new and substitute teachers
  • Be responsible to find substitutes for non-planned absences, including specialists. This includes emergency absences that occur during the school day.
• Student Academics and Parent Communication
  • Apply and evaluate HS admissions tests, evaluate student transcripts and make entrance recommendations.
  • Supervise maintenance of academic school records (report cards and transcripts)
  • Coordinate the report card process and PT Conferences, including translation and documentation when needed
  • Lead the Interdisciplinary Committee and assure proper documentation of all decisions
  • Set up and lead parent meetings as necessary and assure proper documentation of all decisions
  • Supervise the process for students who do not meet academic expectations; implement academic probation when necessary.
• Student Discipline
  • Maintain student discipline on campus and at school events
  • Create action plans and implement appropriate consequences for students who do not follow handbook guidelines. Assure proper documentation of all decisions.
  • Work with psychologist, small group leaders, counselors or other support personnel when needed
• Student Development and Activities
  • Coordinate chapel, Spiritual Emphasis and/or Missions Week, retreats and any special activities
  • Coordinate special themes, activities and/or planned schedule changes
  • Approve planned field trips
  • Coordinate student council
  • Coordinate standardized/college testing programs and college process with guidance counselor
  • Coordinate NHS, end of year activities, and graduation.
  • Give input and manage the designated budget lines
  • Assure that events are communicated appropriately, like in the weekly bulletin, teacher memo,vcalendars, white board, and that any needed permission slips are sent home in a timely fashion.
• Scheduling
  • Give input to Academic Director to help create the master class schedule each semester
  • Give input to the Academic Director on teaching assignments
  • Place individual students in classes
  • Coordinate any individual student schedule changes (adding or dropping classes)
  • Coordinate homeroom, study halls, and detentions
  • Create adjusted schedules when needed.
  • Work with the academic secretary to assure that all students are meeting the graduation requirements for both the US and Colombian diploma as needed.
• All-school leadership
  • Support and communicate the ECA vision, mission, and core values as a visible representative of the school.
  • Meet regularly with administration and other principal(s) to
    • create, revise, and implement policies and procedures,
    • plan strategically
    • respond to concerns and decisions that affect the whole school
  • Make school-wide administrative decisions (change of schedule, safety/security measures, etc.)
  • Facilitate communication between the high school teachers and the administration.

Our missionary teachers all receive a small salary or stipend in pesos that covers most living costs, but they are encouraged to raise several hundred dollars a month to help cover travel expenses, debt repayment, savings, and emergency needs. Furnished apartments are subleased to teachers and there is a strong community of support for foreign staff.  ECA does all paperwork, maintenance, and other needed apartment support. Complete Colombian medical insurance is provided while in Colombia, and ECA provides support (setting up appointments, translation, etc.) for any medical situation. On school days, lunches and transportation to and from school are provided. Spanish classes are required and free for all staff until arriving at a fairly bilingual level. Teachers need to provide the appropriate paperwork, but ECA pays for the work visa and Colombian ID card costs. Missionary staff with children at ECA have free tuition.

ECA is accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and MSA (Middle States Association) as well as being approved by the Colombian Ministry of Education. All teachers are expected to work toward their ACSI certification while at ECA, completing the Philosophy of Education requirement within 3 years of serving at ECA.

Come invest in our community dedicated to providing a quality education, challenging one and all to invest in God's kingdom, and stepping into opportunities to serve. We focus on families in ministry, and our vision is to biblically equip students to be bilingual servant-leaders ready to transform their world as they follow Jesus.