We are inviting interested applicants who are good team players, enthusiastic, service-oriented, and professionally competent to join our dedicated team.
REPORTS TO:
Head of School
SUPERVISES:
Elementary School faculty and student groups
Job Goal
- To provide leadership in the elementary school with a focus on delivering a distinctive Christian educational philosophy.
- To develop an excellent educational and ministry program that maintains a safe and positive learning environment for students.
Performance Responsibilities
- Be accountable to the Head of School for operations of the elementary school.
- Provide leadership in the accomplishment of the spiritual mission of the elementary school.
- Be responsible for expediting directives from the Head of School concerning matters directly related to the elementary school and the operation of the school.
- Be responsible for the efficient administration and effective functioning of the elementary school.
- Manage personnel affairs at the Elementary school level, including recommending continuance, dismissal, or discipline of elementary staff in conjunction with the Head of School.
- Assist the Head of School in the hiring of elementary faculty and staff members who are evangelical, mission-minded Christians, in agreement with the school’s philosophy and statement of faith, agree to abide by school policies, meet academic/certification requirements, and are committed to the mission of the school and NICS.
- Lead the elementary staff in such a way as to ensure that the mission/philosophy, vision, goals and objectives, and Statement of Faith of NICS and the local school are followed and/or achieved.
- Be responsible for direct supervision of the elementary faculty.
- Conduct elementary faculty meetings as needed or required.
- Proofread elementary progress reports and report cards prior to dissemination to students/parents.
- Coordinate the elementary chapel programs.
- Coordinate special events related to the elementary program.
- Supervise instruction, assist teachers, coordinate in-service programs, orientation, faculty meetings, etc. related to the elementary school.
- Check teacher lesson plans and grade books for the elementary school.
- Interview and make recommendations of new student admissions as delegated. Be responsible for the recruitment and admission process for elementary students.
- Evaluate elementary programs and recommend changes as appropriate.
- Provide checkouts for assigned staff at the end of the year including inventories, cleaning, storage, projected orders, etc.
- Provide leadership and assistance in the discipline of elementary students.
- Evaluate elementary programs and personnel and recommend changes as appropriate.
- Supports the marketing and communication department in the development and production of promotional materials.
- Assist the Head of School by researching and recommending suggested policies for the efficient operation of the School.
- Prepare and present any reports to the Head of School as requested.
- Assist the Head of School with Parent-Teacher activities related to the School.
- Assist the Head of School as needed in the development and dissemination of the school’s Parent/Student Handbook and Faculty Handbook.
- Assist the Head of School with staff development, retreats, etc. as requested and as needed.
- Assist the Head of School and school business manager in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
- Observe each teacher in various teaching situations, following up each observation with a post-observation conference and written report as required by school policy.
- Supervises and coaches teachers through the Professional Growth Plan and goal setting process
- Review elementary curriculum in collaboration with the MS/HS Principal, make suggestions for adoption, order and maintain inventories of materials, texts, supplies, etc.
- Work in coordination with the Head of School and other Principals in the development of duty rosters, use of facilities, and schedules.
- Support faculty and staff in the routines of daily operations, e.g., attendance, records, grading, reporting, etc.
- Safeguard the interests of the school’s mother organization (Network of International Christian Schools) and her mission.
- Assist the Head of School with public relations, addressing requests, and answering inquiries.
- Complete any other duties as assigned.
- Oversees the execution of the ESL and learning support programs.
Qualifications & Attributes
- A Master’s degree with a major in educational administration
- Meets certification requirements of recognized accrediting agency responsible for issuance of school’s accreditation
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Vice-president of NICS and the Head of School may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Experience leading in a cross-cultural, ministry centered international school.
If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume/CV to jobs@ics.edu.sg.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
