International College is seeking a new Preschool and Lower Elementary School Director - Ain Aar Campus
The Director reports to the Senior Vice President and serves as the instructional leader for levels pre-K to 3. The Director is, responsible for the operation of the school, including the administration and supervision of all phases of the instructional program and management of the facility. The Director provides instructional leadership, and possesses administrative and supervisory skills for the educational development of students as well as to promote parent and community involvement.
Qualifications and characteristics desired in the new Director include the following:
- An appropriate educational background and certification, with a minimum of an earned Master’s degree, in an education related field;
- At least three years of previous administrative experience is required, preferably in a preschool and elementary school setting;
- Elementary and/or preschool teaching experience;
- IPYP school experience in an international school setting ;
- Fluent in English, French and Arabic;
- Strong information technology and computing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, being a good listener and a sense of humor;
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal;
- Collaborative leadership style - a team builder;
- Strong faculty development and evaluation skills;
- A passion for learning, schools and children;
- A high energy person who will be visible on the campus and in the community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides curricular and instructional leadership by supervising the design and development of academic programs and activities, their implementation, and their evaluation.
- Works closely with the school faculty and staff in identifying educational and instructional needs, and in developing plans to improve the instructional process.
- Assigns academic, advisory, and administrative tasks and makes status recommendations for all personnel in the school.
- Evaluates the performance of faculty and staff and provides opportunity for improvement or take other steps as necessary.
- Provides for the planning and development of staff training programs
- Develops and implements procedures for the admission of new students and the progress, promotion, and retention of students in line with College policies.
- Promotes and maintains parental and community involvement.
- Participates in budget planning activities and develops control procedures.
- Confers and consults with parents regarding their children’s school performance, behavior problems, and alternative problem solutions.
- Is responsible for the overall achievement, welfare and safety of students within the school.
- Oversees the maintenance and the proper utilization of facilities, in coordination with the Physical Plant.
- Reviews, purchases, and allocates instructional supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other administrators, employees, parents and members of the community.
- Attends the Executive Committee and other administrative meetings.
Salary and Benefits
The salary will be competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Benefits include transportation, health insurance, annual leave, free tuition for dependents, and housing accommodations (for expatriates only). The initial contract will be for three years, with a view to attract a candidate prepared to make a longer-term commitment.
Application Procedure
The deadline for receiving all application materials is Friday, December 16, 2011. The intention is to complete the initial interviews by January 25, 2012. Final interviews will follow and the final decision will be made in early to mid-March 2012, or earlier if a qualified candidate is identified.
Please send the following information to Hiba Chaaban, HR Director, at hchaaban@ic.edu.lb:
- A cover letter explaining your strengths and why you are interested in this particular position
- A current résumé
- A one-page statement outlining your educational beliefs and leadership style
- Two letters of reference from supervisors within the last five years
- A list including names, ages, and other information of interest related to dependents that will accompany you to Lebanon (for expatriates only)
Additional information about International College can be found on the school’s website at www.ic.edu.lb.
