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Elementary School Principal

school
John F. Kennedy The American School of Queretaro
location
Querétaro, Mexico
airfair
Yes
Start date
Start date: August 2026
1
  • Director/Principal
  • Bachelor
  • 5 years of teaching experience
  • Elementary Education, Education
  • Other Certification

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or similar
  • Certified Teacher with previous experience
  • Experience in a similar or equivalent position in an academic institution
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Knowledge of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) preferred

Inspiring Students, Empowering Leaders

Join JFK as our next Elementary School Principal

(Summer 2026)


The John F. Kennedy School in Querétaro, Mexico, is seeking an Elementary School Principal to begin in Summer 2026. JFK is a progressive, non-profit IB Continuum school of 1,400 students from over 30 countries.


We invite applications from both experienced and aspiring principals, with at least five years of experience in Latin American schools. Knowledge of the PYP is preferred, and

English/Spanish bilingualism (or at least working knowledge of both) is required.


This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our Elementary division — and the next generation of leaders by leading, serving and creating beauty, nurtured by a solid staff well-being focus, professional development support and a comprehensive benefits package.


Applications are now open, and we look forward to welcoming an inspiring new leader to our team...

recruitment@jfk.edu.mx

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

The John F. Kennedy School, The American School of Querétaro, is a private, non-sectarian, non-profit institution that offers a bilingual and multicultural education within the context of American educational traditions.

We are a unique institution with more than 60 years of history, tradition, and innovation in the field of international education, deeply committed to making lasting contributions to all our students by providing the best professional practice and examination of research on student learning.

Great emphasis is placed on the importance of understanding among people and responsible citizenship. Parents of the JFK community understand that the education of their children is a shared responsibility. They are encouraged to actively participate in an ongoing relationship of mutual support and communication between school and home. Thanks to our certification for high-quality programs from the United States, Mexico, and the International Baccalaureate Program, we are a highly attractive option for local and international families.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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