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Head of Kindergarden (Preschool Director)

Preschool Director Job Description

The preschool director is required to create policies, manage staff and oversee daily operations within the Kindergarten, as well as handle problems with staff and students. They develop the curriculum and ensure the school meets any standards set by law. Other duties include teaching classes as needed, determining spending responsibilities and making admission decisions. Preschool directors work in public and private preschools.

In addition to this, the preschool/kindergarten director has the responsibility of organizing and directing the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for preschoolers. The coordinator identifies educational opportunities for preschoolers through student identification and assessment, as well as takes a leadership role in designing curricula and programs for preschool education. The coordinator must work with a variety of people to accomplish the duties of this position successfully.

Posted: June 2019

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Location	Hanoi, Vietnam
Start Date	August 2019
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Early Childhood
Monthly Salary	USD 2000 - 2500
Number of Vacancies	3

Job Benefits

Attractive salary
Visa/Work permit sponsorship
Round-trip air ticket
Free lunch at school
One academic year renewable contract
Medical insurance
Paid public holidays
5 days per annum sick pay

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Head of Kindergarden (preschool director)
Additional School Requirements
Early Childhood Teacher Qualifications Proven ability to manage work-flow through being well-organized and flexible in approaching day to day activities Willingness to maintain sector knowledge and identify own educational and personal development needs Commitment to sharing knowledge and learning with other staff Active participation in professional learning programmes Ability to listen, interpret and summarise educational and technical information Capacity to build and maintain effective working relationships with other staff Willingness to address challenges in a positive and proactive manner Flexibility, enthusiastic and responsive to change Ability to meet the requirements to be physically and mentally fit to carry out their duties safely and satisfactorily Enthusiastic, positive-thinking, hard-working, patient

About the School

Horizon International Bilingual School is one of Vietnam’s well - known international and bilingual schools, with 2 campuses located in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh cities in Vietnam. Horizon International Bilingual School provides effective learning from Kindergarten right through to Cambridge Advanced level, for over 500 students from around 25 countries, aged between 2 and 18 years. The School follows the Bilingual Programme based on Ministry of Education requirements and Cambridge International Examinations. The school also provides International Programme based on Cambridge Curriculum as well as British National Curriculum in Hanoi campus. Horizon International Bilingual School is committed to ensuring that students and parents have the confidence that they are receiving the best intellectual, physical, emotional, moral and social preparation for their future. Our school has a proud record of achievement in local, international competitions as well as graduation exams for more than 10 years. Students participate in local and international activities that allow them to develop their skills in different learning areas such as mathematics, sciences, social sciences, languages, sports, technology and arts. We promote a sense of community between our students, parents and teachers that complement personal growth and learning. From managers to teachers and administrative staff, students are exposed to leadership that lights the path ahead. They are shown the right way and given tender loving care to follow this good direction in their day-to-day attention to studies. Our teachers have a global perspective that is encouraged in the thinking of our students. We believe that everyone should look beyond the horizon for the best possible opportunities. Horizon International Bilingual School is open to all nationalities: For Vietnamese students, it is a place where they can learn English at a faster pace as they study the Vietnamese curriculum in English. That way, they will graduate with a diploma with which they can attend universities in Vietnam. Of course, studying abroad is another available option. Students from other countries will find their instruction to be fully in English. Not only will they sharpen their skills in English and other subjects, but also they will be prepared for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and A - level exams as they move towards graduation.