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High School Assistant Principal

International American School of Cancun

Cancun, Mexico

US 1500 a month

$6500 pesos monthly (apprximately $320 USD)

$9000 pesos yearly (approximately $450 USD)

Start August 2020

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Master
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: Training in leadership
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Job Benefits:

One time reolcation allowance of $9000 pesos (approximately $450 USD)
Transportation to and from school is provided daily – from key points in the city.
Foreign living allowance of $14,000 pesos yearly (approximately $700 USD)
Christmas bonus: 5 days the first year, 2 weeks starting the second year
Medical expense plan
Mexican social security – covers major illnesses, accidents, operations, death benefits. Teachers are registered in the Mexican Social Security once their working papers have been processed. (This takes at least two months and can be longer, depending on Immigration.)
Private insurance – covers death benefits and loss of limb
We have a doctor on campus from 7:00 – 2:30 daily. She is able to take care of minor illnesses.
Local health care program, which includes access to the main hospitals and doctors in Cancun. By presenting a membership card, you will be able to receive attention in case of common illnesses, emergencies or schedule an appointment with a specialist. (This includes free general consultations and discounts with specialists).
Working papers and their costs within Mexico

Job Description:

We are accepting applicationsn for a High School Assistant Principal role at the International American School of Cancun.

Duties and responsibilities:

Discipline: Implements and maintains a code of acceptable student behavior, following school guidelines
Observes and evaluates teacher performance
Plans leadership training for students and teachers
\Helps with organization / planning of school events and trips / guest speakers
Acts as Principal in her absence
Teaches one class (according to his/her interest and education and school needs)

The Assistant Principal's schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday to Friday. (Teachers’ schedules - 7:00 a.m. -2:45 p.m.) In addition, he/she is required to help prepare and attend special events such as holiday presentations and graduation, teachers' meetings, parent meetings, and other school functions. Some of these are held during school hours, but others take place during the evening or on Saturday. All administrators and teachers may also be asked to accompany students on field trips or school trips, which may not occur during school hours. There is no extra remuneration for these trips, but all expenses incurred are covered by the school.

The AP reports to work one week before the teachers in August and will work one week after the school year is over. He/She may be asked to work at extra day during the other holidays (Christmas, Easter) depending on when the holidays begin and what work is pending. This will be agreed upon at least a month before the holidays.

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About the School:

The International American School of Cancun, Mexico, is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational institution offering a bilingual, bicultural education for students from preschool through high school. Founded in 1990, the school is dedicated to an American style education, high academic standards and the caring environment a small school can offer. The International American School of Cancun is accredited by (Cognia) AdvancEd and SAIS in the United States, and in Mexico by the Ministry of Education (SEP) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Grades: Pre-school - 12 CEEB: 870070

Enrollment: 630

Student Population: 82% Mexican 7% U.S. 11% Other

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