Elementary Principal
Posted: 2 days ago
Northwest Bilingual School
Al FarwaniyahJob Description
General Responsibilities:
1. Serves as the chief instructional administrator of the school in implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
2. Conceptualizes the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Provide for the supervision of students during the period of time during each school day when the school buildings and grounds are open to students.
2. Provide for the instruction of students in the care of school premises.
3. Inspect the school premises regularly and report immediately to the Superintendent:
- Report any repairs to the school operations team that is required.
- Report any lack of attention on the part of the maintenance staff of the school to the Superintendent.
- Report promptly any significant negligence of duty or infraction to school rules by a student to the parents of the student.
- Develop cooperation and coordination of effort among the members of the staff of the school.
- Encourage professional growth of staff.
- Supervise, assist and evaluate all teachers and support personnel in the school as per the Policy Manual.
- Make recommendations to the Superintendent in respect to the appointment and promotion of teachers and the probation or dismissal of teachers whose work attitude is unsatisfactory.
- Assign duties to the Assistant Principal, Heads of Departments, Lead Teachers, and Counselors.
- Provide for the supervision of and the conducting of any school activity authorized by the Superintendent.
- Assist the Superintendent in promoting and maintaining close cooperation with residents, industry, business, and other groups and agencies in the community.
- Assign students to classrooms
- Assign suitable quarters for students to eat lunch and pray.
- In cooperation with the Registrar, register the students and ensure that the attendance of students for every school day is recorded in accordance with the Superintendent’s instructions in a manner as is approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Establish and maintain, retain, transfer, and dispose of, in the manner prescribed by the Superintendent a record in respect of each student enrolled in the school.
- Prepare a schedule, conduct the school in accordance with such and with the established school calendar, and make the schedule and the calendar accessible to students, parents, and the Superintendent, and assign classes and subjects to teachers.
- Hold, subject to the approval of the Superintendent such examinations as is considered necessary for the promotion of students or for any other purpose and report as required by the BOT the progress of students to their parents.
- Subject to revision by the Superintendent, promote students as he/she considers proper and issue to each student a statement to that effect.
- Ensure all textbooks used by students are those approved by the Superintendent and the MOE.
- Keep on file up-to-date copies of outlines of all courses of study that are taught in the school.
- Upon request, make outlines of courses of study available for examination to the parent of students.
- Provide to the MOE and the Superintendent any information that may be in his/her power to give respecting the condition of the school premises, the discipline of the school, the progress of the students and any other matter affecting the interest of the school, and prepare such reports for the Superintendent as may be required.
- Give assiduous attention to the health and comfort of the students, to the cleanliness, temperature, and ventilation of the school, to the care of teaching materials and other school property, and to the condition and appearance of the school buildings and grounds.
- Report promptly to the Superintendent and the school nurse any suspected existence of infectious or contagious disease in the school, and of the unsanitary condition of any part of the school building or the school grounds.
- Refuse admission to the school or exclude from attendance temporarily any person who is believed to be infected with or exposed to communicable diseases.
- Performs other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.
Subject, Grade Level, and Curriculum
Job Benefits
Tax Free Salary
Job Requirements
Soft Skills:
- Familiarity with current office technology such as computers on a network, word processing software applications, and e-mail systems.
- Skill in making mathematical calculations.
- Ability to apply guidelines and follow directions.
- Ability to organize data and files.
- Ability to work well with public, students, staff and parents.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
About Northwest Bilingual School
132 St, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait
Northwest Bilingual School is a private, college-preparatory school that instills a passion for learning, builds character, and inspires civic and social responsibility. Incorporating a rigorous, U.S. curriculum and advanced technology, Northwest Bilingual School empowers students to become contributing leaders of tomorrow. Northwest will maintain its lead in being the highest quality, comprehensive school in the region priding itself in incorporating within its curriculum an understanding of and respect for the Arabic language and Islamic values within our global society.
Quality Teaching, Exceptional Learning; Excellence in Learning; Focused on Quality, Founded in Integrity;
Today's Students, Tomorrows Leaders; Quality and Excellence in Education
Philosophy Statement
Committed to continuous improvement, Northwest Bilingual School provides an excellent standards-based academic program within the framework of the best research-based educational practices in which students develop character, an awareness of the natural and social environments, and essential skills preparing them to face the challenges of our rapidly changing world.
The philosophy and objectives of this private, bilingual school support a U.S. curriculum in the rich cultural setting of the Middle East where students receive an immersion English language program. Northwest Bilingual School welcomes families from all countries knowing that this association of students of different backgrounds helps develop a clear understanding and appreciation of the global world in which they live.
Designed to meet a wide range of individual needs, the Northwest Bilingual School experience stresses the worth and dignity of all students and provides them the opportunities to progress intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically to their greatest potential.
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Elementary Principal
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
1. Serves as the chief instructional administrator of the school in implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
2. Conceptualizes the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Provide for the supervision of students during the period of time during each school day when the school buildings and grounds are open to students.
2. Provide for the instruction of students in the care of school premises.
3. Inspect the school premises regularly and report immediately to the Superintendent:
- Report any repairs to the school operations team that is required.
- Report any lack of attention on the part of the maintenance staff of the school to the Superintendent.
- Report promptly any significant negligence of duty or infraction to school rules by a student to the parents of the student.
- Develop cooperation and coordination of effort among the members of the staff of the school.
- Encourage professional growth of staff.
- Supervise, assist and evaluate all teachers and support personnel in the school as per the Policy Manual.
- Make recommendations to the Superintendent in respect to the appointment and promotion of teachers and the probation or dismissal of teachers whose work attitude is unsatisfactory.
- Assign duties to the Assistant Principal, Heads of Departments, Lead Teachers, and Counselors.
- Provide for the supervision of and the conducting of any school activity authorized by the Superintendent.
- Assist the Superintendent in promoting and maintaining close cooperation with residents, industry, business, and other groups and agencies in the community.
- Assign students to classrooms
- Assign suitable quarters for students to eat lunch and pray.
- In cooperation with the Registrar, register the students and ensure that the attendance of students for every school day is recorded in accordance with the Superintendent’s instructions in a manner as is approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Establish and maintain, retain, transfer, and dispose of, in the manner prescribed by the Superintendent a record in respect of each student enrolled in the school.
- Prepare a schedule, conduct the school in accordance with such and with the established school calendar, and make the schedule and the calendar accessible to students, parents, and the Superintendent, and assign classes and subjects to teachers.
- Hold, subject to the approval of the Superintendent such examinations as is considered necessary for the promotion of students or for any other purpose and report as required by the BOT the progress of students to their parents.
- Subject to revision by the Superintendent, promote students as he/she considers proper and issue to each student a statement to that effect.
- Ensure all textbooks used by students are those approved by the Superintendent and the MOE.
- Keep on file up-to-date copies of outlines of all courses of study that are taught in the school.
- Upon request, make outlines of courses of study available for examination to the parent of students.
- Provide to the MOE and the Superintendent any information that may be in his/her power to give respecting the condition of the school premises, the discipline of the school, the progress of the students and any other matter affecting the interest of the school, and prepare such reports for the Superintendent as may be required.
- Give assiduous attention to the health and comfort of the students, to the cleanliness, temperature, and ventilation of the school, to the care of teaching materials and other school property, and to the condition and appearance of the school buildings and grounds.
- Report promptly to the Superintendent and the school nurse any suspected existence of infectious or contagious disease in the school, and of the unsanitary condition of any part of the school building or the school grounds.
- Refuse admission to the school or exclude from attendance temporarily any person who is believed to be infected with or exposed to communicable diseases.
- Performs other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.
Subject, Grade Level, and Curriculum
Job Benefits
Tax Free Salary
Job Requirements
Soft Skills:
- Familiarity with current office technology such as computers on a network, word processing software applications, and e-mail systems.
- Skill in making mathematical calculations.
- Ability to apply guidelines and follow directions.
- Ability to organize data and files.
- Ability to work well with public, students, staff and parents.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
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 Northwest Bilingual School
132 St, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait
Northwest Bilingual School is a private, college-preparatory school that instills a passion for learning, builds character, and inspires civic and social responsibility. Incorporating a rigorous, U.S. curriculum and advanced technology, Northwest Bilingual School empowers students to become contributing leaders of tomorrow. Northwest will maintain its lead in being the highest quality, comprehensive school in the region priding itself in incorporating within its curriculum an understanding of and respect for the Arabic language and Islamic values within our global society.
Quality Teaching, Exceptional Learning; Excellence in Learning; Focused on Quality, Founded in Integrity;
Today's Students, Tomorrows Leaders; Quality and Excellence in Education
Philosophy Statement
Committed to continuous improvement, Northwest Bilingual School provides an excellent standards-based academic program within the framework of the best research-based educational practices in which students develop character, an awareness of the natural and social environments, and essential skills preparing them to face the challenges of our rapidly changing world.
The philosophy and objectives of this private, bilingual school support a U.S. curriculum in the rich cultural setting of the Middle East where students receive an immersion English language program. Northwest Bilingual School welcomes families from all countries knowing that this association of students of different backgrounds helps develop a clear understanding and appreciation of the global world in which they live.
Designed to meet a wide range of individual needs, the Northwest Bilingual School experience stresses the worth and dignity of all students and provides them the opportunities to progress intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically to their greatest potential.
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