PROFILE our candidate

To be our new Director it is of critical importance to have:

• Previous experience in the capacity of Director or Deputy Director in a K-12 international school with an U.S.-style curriculum.

• Advanced degree in educational administration.

• High expectations and a strong commitment to an inclusive, standards-based educational program.

• The ability to effectively communicate a shared vision and common purpose, and the desire to lead the school in a direction consistent with its current mission and vision.

• Multicultural awareness, intercultural competence, and a commitment to global understanding.

• Experience in and knowledge of current American educational philosophy and the Advanced Placement program.

• Instructional leadership background with extensive knowledge in using data to build, implement, and evaluate curriculum, innovative teaching, and assessment methodologies.

• Strong background of financial management in planning, budgeting, and executing annual operating funds with fiscal responsibility.

Candidates

• Deep commitment to holistic learning and inclusive educational programs for all students.

• Ability to recruit and retain committed and impactful teachers.

• Collaborative leadership style with capability in developing strong work teams.

• Experience with oversight of curricular program improvement, including knowledge of Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science, STEM, Design Thinking, PBL, and AP/Honors programs.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and generate trust with a school community in a complex multi-cultural environment.

• Ability to communicate regularly and transparently with the Board of Directors on academic, organizational, and financial matters.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and involve stakeholders in meaningful and productive ways.

• In-depth working knowledge and expertise on the admissions process and admissions assessment procedures.

• Experience in fundraising and advancing a master facility plan to improve school quality.

• Leadership experience in a State Department A/ OS-supported school.

• A visionary leader who inspires and leads by example.

• Strategic and creative thinker, clear in design and decisive in execution.

• Appreciation of cultural diversity and ability to promote cultural sensitivity.

• Accomplished public speaker and writer who can effectively represent the school to stakeholders and to external parties.

• Open minded with the ability to promote intercultural understanding.

• Commitment to growth of self, organization, and school community.

• Energetic, and impressive work ethic.

• Demonstrated interest in community service and social impact programs.

• Personal integrity and professional ethics.

• Collaborative leadership style and team-building skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask successfully.

• A results-oriented approach with the ability to inspire others to identify and achieve target outcomes.