Principal
BIIS is a school located in Sandy Bay, Roatan, Honduras. It is a private school including PreK to Grade 12. The registration is currently 140 students, with growth projected for several years. All instruction occurs in English, with each grade also having one period of Spanish daily. Students will go on to post-secondary education in the US or other parts of the world, or in Central America. School enrollment is rapidly growing and we are actively improving student achievement.
We believe in a student-centered culture and strive to maintain a learning environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, high expectations, and character building are of key importance. Our teachers are dedicated to supporting our student’s success.
Duties include:
- Lead professional development programs for staff particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy
- Establish and maintain professional learning communities to improve student achievement
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and students on a frequent basis
- Creating and maintaining a positive school culture based on mutual respect and high achievement
- Teacher evaluation and coaching
- Establishing and reinforcing school policies and procedures (attendance, safe schools, dress code)
- Participate in staff selection
- Provide guidance and counseling services to students on their academic or vocational goals and offer assistance with behavioral modification programs
- Assessment and evaluation in both elementary and secondary panels
- Establish And Monitor elementary and secondary curriculum guidelines
- Oversee budget and grant proposals
- Determine budget allocations for items such as supplies, materials, staff and equipment
- Attending conferences, collaborate with our Educational Consultant remotely and onsite when possible
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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| Location | Barrio Sandy Bay, Roatan, Honduras |
| Start Date | August 2020 |
| Eligible Candidates | Director/Principal |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
Enjoy working and watching children grow and develop on a tropical island in the Caribbean. Roatan sits alongside the second largest barrier reef in the world. We have months of sunny skies and warm temperatures. BIIS is a not-for-profit corporation in Honduras and exemplifies the principles and standards of any NGO. Our mission is to provide an environment of loving care that will inspire and empower our students to discover better ways of thinking and decision making. They will benefit from these skills their entire lives. |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Major | Education |
| Additional School Requirements | |
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