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Elementary School Principal

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day function of all Elementary School programs to fulfill the school’s mission and philosophy
  • Lead and oversee the on-going development of the BIBA’s bilingual/bicultural curriculum
  • Supervise, oversee and analyse learning and assessment outcomes and make recommendations for improvement
  • Supervise ES teachers, assistants and coordinators
  • Appraise/evaluate teachers according to the school’s Professional Expectations Process
  • Liaise with the Middle and High School Principal with a view to ensuring cohesion and consistency in procedures, programs and curriculum from Early Childhood to Grade 12
  • Oversee student discipline and welfare
  • Working with the Head of School and Deputy Head of School (Academic Programs) with teacher and staff recruitment
  • Develop an annual academic budget and oversee expenditures
  • Serve as the elementary school’s representative to the school community and the community at large
  • Participating in branding, marketing of the school and activities related to student admission
  • Serve as a standing member of the school’s Academic Management Team, and participating in school-wide leadership & decision-making
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Head of School and Deputy Head of School
Posted: September 2019
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LocationBeijing, China
Start DateJuly 2020
Eligible CandidatesDirector/Principal
Student LevelElementary, Middle School
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Housing allowance provided or school accommodation provided
  • Full airfare reimbursement for an economy ticket and airport pick up
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Incoming shipping allowance
  • Medical insurance provided to employee and dependents
  • Full tuition waiver to dependent children

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Other Certification
Education RequiredMaster
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA)
MajorEducation Leadership and Administration

About the School

Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) was founded in 2006 by a group of passionate educators and is one of the fastest-growing international schools in Beijing, with over 1700 students from various countries. Our vision is to be the model for developing internationally-minded bilingual ambassadors, who promote inter-cultural understanding, respect, and integration in a dynamic global community. The school is deeply rooted in an appreciation of Chinese culture and is dedicated to global citizenship in the world’s historic journey toward a united human community. Our learning culture at BIBA is one that combines rigor, discipline, and traditions of Chinese teaching methods with the vibrant stimulating, and outward-looking creativity of international methods. The fundamental to the success of our program is the passion of our foreign and Chinese teaching staff members. They deliver not only our various academic programs (US national Standards, Chinese National Standards, MYP, IGCSE, and IBDP, but also play an important role via many non-academic initiatives, in the development of a holistic student approach. Aiming hopes that BIBA students will be confident, competent, and well-equipped to take on the challenges of our modern society with international mindedness.  BIBA is also accredited by WASC and at the same time, we are an active member of ACAMIS, ISAC, and JISAC. We currently have a faculty population of over 350 (with an equal ratio of international and local staff), from over 25 different nationalities.  Our campus consists of an Early Childhood Center, Elementary School, and Middle-High School. Teachers enjoy rich community life with many teaching families, children, and singles, which plan and participate in various events and activities.