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Assistant Principal

International School in Kuwait

We are seeking a dynamic Elementary School Assistant Principal who is responsible for creating a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff. The educator will promote the success of all staff and students at the Elementary school by facilitating the development, articulation and implementation of a vision of teaching and learning that supports our mission and vision. Master’s degree in Educational Administration/Educational Leadership or related field and Principal’s certification. Administrator experience at the Elementary School level in the U.S. preferred.

 

More about the School: 

  • This state of the art school caters to students from Kindergarten to Middle School and High School level
  • The academic curriculum is based on the Core American Standards Curriculum. 
  • A 1:1 tablet program for students has been implemented for increased learning accessibility.
  • Tablets are pre-loaded with the apps requested by teachers and the core curriculum apps are provided to students. 
  • The school is also experimenting with a “flipped” classroom model whereby students are allowed to take a few materials outside the classroom.
  • There are also various interactive whiteboards available throughout the school: including multi-touch and 3D boards for students to interact with and visualize lessons.
Posted: January 2020
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LocationKuwait City, Kuwait
Start DateApril 2024
Contract Length2
Eligible CandidatesDirector/Principal
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Fantastic benefits for teachers relocating with family.
  • Furnished accommodation is provided. Accommodation allocation is based upon family size and availability.
  • Flights provided for employee and eligible family members. Yearly flights are also provided for employee and eligible family members.
  • Education Allowance: Faculty members are permitted to enroll dependent children at the school, tuition free, upon meeting enrollment requirements. If the school cannot accommodate a child due to space or unavailability of classes, then a subsidized education tuition fee will be paid.
  • Health Insurance: All teachers will be provided with Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance for the duration of their employment contract (shared costs may apply).
  • Small relocation / shipping allowance provided.
  • Other Allowances: The school provides a onetime payment to reimburse the cost of the required employment and entrance visa, including fees for legalisation of documents required by the government of Kuwait.
  • Vacation: 61 calendar days (includes weekends) of paid leave for teachers each year. Teachers may take their leave during the summer break.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredMaster
MajorEducational Administration/Educational Leadership or related field
Additional School Requirements
  • Degree must be relevant to your teaching subject
  • Technology focused school seeking innovative, tech savvy educators
  • International teaching experience is desirable but not required 
  • Experience teaching in American school system

About the School

Our International School is a modern, 12,000 square meter facility. The Founding Director came on board October 2012. Support staff which included a finance office, an admission/registration office, purchasing office, and administrative assistants began work in early 2013. The first phase of the facility, the elementary building opened September, 2013.  The teaching staff of 24 teachers, 11 co-teachers and 39 staff members were on board to support grades Pre-K through grade 5 and the 68 students for SY 2013-2014. The end of year enrollment was 103 students and the student population represented 11 nationalities. The second year (SY 2014-2015) saw 270% growth and the addition of the Middle School operating on the upper floor of the Elementary School Building. That second year, the teaching staff increased to 52 teachers, 23 co-teachers, 52 staff members and a student enrollment of 383 students. There were 28 nationalities represented in the student population. Additional personnel to assist and reinforce teaching and learning were added: Middle School Principal and Assistant Principal, Elementary Assistant Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Swimming Coaches, Information Management Officer, and other administrative support staff. The School’s third year, Fall 2015, represented a facility milestone as the Middle School building opened for the 137 students in grades 6-9. Grade 9, which was called at the time Freshman Academy, occupied space in this facility awaiting the finishing touches of the High School (HS) building. With a total student population of 524 students representing 34 nationalities, staff requirements increased to 112 members of faculty. For SY 2016-2017 the High School building opened to grade 9-10 students. The student population reached 769 and the faculty increased to 133. The enrollment for SY 2017-2018 is 901 with the addition of grade 11. During that year, the faculty enrollment increased to 165. For the current school year 2018-2019 grade 12 is added, faculty increased to 174 and the enrollment reached 1045. The school achieved International Accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) on February 2018, and by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools (MSA-CESS) for the period May, 2018 to May 2018.

About Kuwait

Licensed teachers can teach in Kuwait's private international schools for the chance to experience life in the Middle East while earning an excellent salary and benefits. Hot and sunny year-round, Kuwait's welcoming residents and beautiful weather make for an incredible experience teaching overseas.

CapitalKuwait City
Language Arabic, English
Population4.35 million (140th)
Major ReligionIslam, Christianity
ClimateHot/Humid