Description
Position : Academy PrincipalAbout this Role
The Academy Principal is responsible for the daily operations of the Nursery to 12th grade levels of education of the ship school onboard a Mercy Ship. You will lead the team, implementing and coordinating the academic program, student services, and management of teaching staff including administrative duties, parent relationships, and supporting auxiliary activities.
The Academy Principal is responsible for the daily operations of the Nursery to 12th grade levels of education of the ship school onboard a Mercy Ship. You will lead the team, implementing and coordinating the academic program, student services, and management of teaching staff including administrative duties, parent relationships, and supporting auxiliary activities.
You are also responsible for ensuring good communication and collaboration between the school and other departments onboard
What You Will Contribute
- Implement the Mercy Ships Academy academic program curriculum which includes a Biblical philosophy of education that will incorporate Mercy Ships Core Values and mission statement
- Maintain school facilities in orderly manner, within the maritime requirements and ship policies
- Maintain the School Improvement Plan in cooperation with the Director, Assistant Director and Educational Board
- Communicate with teachers and parents the educational goals of the Academy and information regarding the care and education of missionary children
- Maintain regular and consistent communication with the Director and Assistant Director, teachers, parents, students, school board members, and direct reports
- Maintain the accreditation standards of the Academy set forth by the Association of Christian Schools International and Middle States Association
- Maintain and conduct regular staff reviews and lesson observations
- Review and interview future teaching staff
Required profile for job ad : Academy PrincipalFor This Role, You Will Need
- Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program
- Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited college or university is required plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in classroom teaching or educational administration
- International education experience is preferred
- A current teaching certificate is required
- A minimum commitment of three school years is preferred
- Aim to obtain Master’s Degree from an accredited university within 5 years from date of hire
Job criteria for job ad : Academy Principal
| Job category : |
HR, training
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| Industries : |
Social, public and human services
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| Employment type : |
Permanent contract – Fixed-term contract
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| Region : |
Ashanti – Brong Ahafo – Central – Eastern – Greater Accra – Northern – Upper East – Upper West – Volta – Western – International
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| Experience level : |
5 to 10 years
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| Educational level : |
Master
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| Key Skills : |