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Principal (Private School)

Colegio Han Al Internacional

Guatemala City, Guatemala

3,000 - 5,000 USD monthly

Housing with basic furniture

Airfare provided

Start date: August 2025

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School

Number of Vacancies: 1

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 4 years of teaching experience
Major: Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in school leadership, preferably in an international or American curriculum setting.
Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong time management, project coordination, resource allocation, task prioritization, workflow management, and strategic planning skills.
Visionary leadership with the ability to motivate and inspire.
Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing situations and needs.
Experience working with teachers and students from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying levels of English proficiency is a plus.
Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the school, responsible for fostering a positive learning environment aligned with the values of an American-style education. The Principal oversees all aspects of academic, operational, and student affairs to ensure excellence in education, student development, faculty performance, and community engagement. This role requires cross-cultural sensitivity, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of international education.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:

Academic Leadership:

Oversee curriculum implementation in alignment with U.S. educational standards (e.g., Common Core, AP, etc.).
Lead curriculum development, instructional strategies, and academic planning.
Monitor student performance data to ensure continuous improvement.

Faculty & Staff Management:

Hire, supervise, and professionally develop teaching and administrative staff.
Foster a collaborative and professional school culture.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and training.

Student Affairs:

Promote a safe, inclusive, and disciplined learning environment.
Address behavioral and academic issues with consistency and fairness.
Support extracurricular, sports, and community service programs.

Community & Parent Engagement:

Maintain strong communication with parents and guardians.
Represent the school in community events and maintain positive public relations.

Operations & Compliance:

Ensure school policies comply with Guatemalan educational regulations and U.S. accreditation standards (if applicable).
Manage the school calendar, scheduling, and day-to-day operations.
Collaborate with the administrative team on budgeting, safety procedures, and strategic planning.

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About the School:

About us:

Han Al International School, accredited by MINEDUC, offers a comprehensive education with an american system, from early years to university preparation. We provide both in-person and online learning, offering flexibility to our students. Our American cycle begins in August and ends in June.

Our strong educational program with an active methodology, ensures that our students are happy and resourceful, fostering their creativity, observational skills, and social-emotional abilities.

History:

With a 19 year legacy, Colegio Han Al Internacional was founded by two visionary individuals. The journey began in the year of 2000 as an academy dedicated to teaching Spanish, English, and Mathematics to Korean students arriving in Guatemala. Over the years, as the need for a more comprehensive education became evident, the owners officially established the school in 2006. Since then, the school has had over 700 graduates, all excelling in higher education and professional fields. The school's philosophy is to recognize the importance of shaping young individuals into dynamic leaders equipped to thrive in a globalized world by learning from both Guatemalan and American cultures, and thus mastering English, Spanish, as well as a third language fostering leadership skills that transcend borders.

Vision:

We want to be recognized as a leading educational institution at an international level, providing students with a significant learning process and development of abilities and skills. We want to give opportunities for students to attend the best universities around the world and prepare them for a world full of challenges

Mission:

Han Al International School believes in intellectual and academic development. We believe in providing an inclusive curriculum to challenge and motivate students to reach their full academic and intellectual potential as they acquire knowledge, learn new skills, and engage in critical thinking. Especially, we want to ignite a passion for reading in every student, through engaging and personalized reading experiences, and as result, cultivate curiosity and a deep understanding of the world.

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