Elementary Principal
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Colegio Interamericano
Ciudad de GuatemalaJob Description
ABOUT COLEGIO INTERAMERICANO
Colegio Interamericano is a PS–Grade 12 school serving more than 1,500 students and an increasingly diverse community of local and internationally mobile families. Being part of Interamericano means joining a welcoming, multicultural community where collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to students are highly valued.
We believe that strong schools are built by people who continue learning. Our faculty and leaders are expected to grow both personally and professionally while working together to prepare students to thrive academically, socially, and as responsible members of their communities.
In Elementary, we embrace a student-centered educational approach that combines high academic expectations with active, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. We value leaders who are visible, collaborative, relationship-driven, and committed to supporting both student learning and adult professional growth.
JOB OBJECTIVE
The Elementary Principal serves as a role model, lead learner, and collaborative member of the schoolwide Leadership Team. The Principal provides instructional and organizational leadership for Grades 2–5, ensuring that the Elementary program reflects Interamericano's philosophy, values, and commitment to academic excellence and student development.
We are looking for a leader who can build strong relationships while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
This role will be particularly rewarding for a leader who enjoys being actively present in the life of the school, values collaboration over working in isolation, welcomes feedback and continuous learning, and is comfortable balancing empathy with accountability.
Key responsibilities include leading and supporting faculty through classroom observations, coaching, professional growth and performance processes; identifying and coordinating professional development needs; overseeing the Elementary budget in alignment with schoolwide procedures; and collaborating closely with other members of the Leadership Team to promote consistency, communication, and alignment across the school.
The Elementary Principal ultimately ensures that students receive a rigorous, engaging education grounded in the values, skills, and experiences that will prepare them successfully for Middle School and beyond.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid teaching license
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
- Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, Education, or a related field
- Minimum of three years of successful educational leadership experience at the Elementary level
- Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing faculty
- Experience with teacher observation, professional development, and growth/performance processes
- Experience managing budgets and educational resources
- Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and educational technology
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative and multicultural school community.
Subject, Grade Level, and Curriculum
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- English as first language
- Spanish - basic desired
About Colegio Interamericano
11 avenida 6-75, Interior I Zona 16. Ciudad Guatemala Guatemala, Cdad. de Guatemala 01016, Guatemala
Colegio Interamericano is a private dual diploma bilingual co-educational day school in Guatemala City for children in grades Preschool-12, currently enrolling 1450 students. The school is located on the outskirts of Guatemala City in a hilly part of the countryside, adjacent to Rafael Landivar University.
The school is accredited by Cognia. It also is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Guatemala. The school is an active member of AASCA (Association of American Schools in Central America), and students and staff regularly participate in the numerous activities offered by this regional organization.
Students from Guatemala comprise approximately 85% of the student population, while the other 15% are from 23 other countries.
The school operates with a USA calendar system, with classes starting in August and ending in June. The school calendar includes a four-week vacation in December and seven weeks in July and August.
Graduating students from Colegio Interamericano receive a High School diploma from the USA, as well as a Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras which enables them to attend universities in Guatemala, as well as those in the United States or other countries of their choosing.
The teaching staff of the school includes approximately 50% of personnel from the USA, Canada, and other foreign countries. The remainder of the staff is from Guatemala.
The campus is located on 15.5 acres of beautiful terraced land and is divided into five distinct areas: Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and Administration. There are 121 classrooms and 8 science laboratories with music and art rooms. The library media center includes both elementary and secondary sections. We have 5 computer labs.
Green areas surround all of the buildings. The school has two open-air gyms, 2 soccer fields, multiple basketball and volleyball courts, 2 theatre stages, and a recreation area for the pre-school-1, and the elementary grades 2-5. Two cafeterias serve all students and staff. The 3 school infirmaries are fully equipped and staffed with a nurse.
A fleet of 30 buses picks up and delivers students and staff members throughout the city. All the buses have private radio systems, videos, and bus monitors. Colegio Interamericano is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 by Fundación Educativa Guatemala.
The mission of Colegio Interamericano is to prepare global citizens with the knowledge, skills, and values to lead and improve a rapidly changing world.
The vision of Colegio Interamericano is to be recognized as the best dual diploma, an internationally accredited school in Guatemala.
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Elementary Principal
Job Description
ABOUT COLEGIO INTERAMERICANO
Colegio Interamericano is a PS–Grade 12 school serving more than 1,500 students and an increasingly diverse community of local and internationally mobile families. Being part of Interamericano means joining a welcoming, multicultural community where collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to students are highly valued.
We believe that strong schools are built by people who continue learning. Our faculty and leaders are expected to grow both personally and professionally while working together to prepare students to thrive academically, socially, and as responsible members of their communities.
In Elementary, we embrace a student-centered educational approach that combines high academic expectations with active, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. We value leaders who are visible, collaborative, relationship-driven, and committed to supporting both student learning and adult professional growth.
JOB OBJECTIVE
The Elementary Principal serves as a role model, lead learner, and collaborative member of the schoolwide Leadership Team. The Principal provides instructional and organizational leadership for Grades 2–5, ensuring that the Elementary program reflects Interamericano's philosophy, values, and commitment to academic excellence and student development.
We are looking for a leader who can build strong relationships while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
This role will be particularly rewarding for a leader who enjoys being actively present in the life of the school, values collaboration over working in isolation, welcomes feedback and continuous learning, and is comfortable balancing empathy with accountability.
Key responsibilities include leading and supporting faculty through classroom observations, coaching, professional growth and performance processes; identifying and coordinating professional development needs; overseeing the Elementary budget in alignment with schoolwide procedures; and collaborating closely with other members of the Leadership Team to promote consistency, communication, and alignment across the school.
The Elementary Principal ultimately ensures that students receive a rigorous, engaging education grounded in the values, skills, and experiences that will prepare them successfully for Middle School and beyond.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid teaching license
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
- Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, Education, or a related field
- Minimum of three years of successful educational leadership experience at the Elementary level
- Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing faculty
- Experience with teacher observation, professional development, and growth/performance processes
- Experience managing budgets and educational resources
- Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and educational technology
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative and multicultural school community.
Subject, Grade Level, and Curriculum
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- English as first language
- Spanish - basic desired
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About Colegio Interamericano
11 avenida 6-75, Interior I Zona 16. Ciudad Guatemala Guatemala, Cdad. de Guatemala 01016, Guatemala
Colegio Interamericano is a private dual diploma bilingual co-educational day school in Guatemala City for children in grades Preschool-12, currently enrolling 1450 students. The school is located on the outskirts of Guatemala City in a hilly part of the countryside, adjacent to Rafael Landivar University.
The school is accredited by Cognia. It also is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Guatemala. The school is an active member of AASCA (Association of American Schools in Central America), and students and staff regularly participate in the numerous activities offered by this regional organization.
Students from Guatemala comprise approximately 85% of the student population, while the other 15% are from 23 other countries.
The school operates with a USA calendar system, with classes starting in August and ending in June. The school calendar includes a four-week vacation in December and seven weeks in July and August.
Graduating students from Colegio Interamericano receive a High School diploma from the USA, as well as a Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras which enables them to attend universities in Guatemala, as well as those in the United States or other countries of their choosing.
The teaching staff of the school includes approximately 50% of personnel from the USA, Canada, and other foreign countries. The remainder of the staff is from Guatemala.
The campus is located on 15.5 acres of beautiful terraced land and is divided into five distinct areas: Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and Administration. There are 121 classrooms and 8 science laboratories with music and art rooms. The library media center includes both elementary and secondary sections. We have 5 computer labs.
Green areas surround all of the buildings. The school has two open-air gyms, 2 soccer fields, multiple basketball and volleyball courts, 2 theatre stages, and a recreation area for the pre-school-1, and the elementary grades 2-5. Two cafeterias serve all students and staff. The 3 school infirmaries are fully equipped and staffed with a nurse.
A fleet of 30 buses picks up and delivers students and staff members throughout the city. All the buses have private radio systems, videos, and bus monitors. Colegio Interamericano is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 by Fundación Educativa Guatemala.
The mission of Colegio Interamericano is to prepare global citizens with the knowledge, skills, and values to lead and improve a rapidly changing world.
The vision of Colegio Interamericano is to be recognized as the best dual diploma, an internationally accredited school in Guatemala.
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