School Administrator
The administrator is responsible for overseeing the administrative duties at schools from preschool through to elementary level. The administrator ensures a safe and productive learning environment for the students and faculty at their institution.
Budgets, logistics, schedules, disciplinary actions, evaluations, and public relations fall under the purview of the administrator. Ensure teachers have the equipment and resources necessary to deliver educationally effective curriculum. They also have a hand in matters like planning events and implementing curriculum.
Provides leadership and lays out optimistic goals and visions for the institutions they serve. Must ensure that the school follows regulations set by locals and authorities. Every person who works for a school, from teachers to custodial workers, reports to the administrator.
Typical Duties
- Evaluate and standardize curriculum and teaching methodologies
- Recruit, hire, dismiss, and train staff
- Communicate with families
- Lead practices for achievement of high academic standards
- Meet with administrative communities, superintendents, and school boards as well as local, state, and federal agencies
- Monitor financial affairs, including budgets and purchasing of school expenses
- Conduct teacher and staff evaluations to ensure proper implementation of curriculum
- Represent and maintain school image and reputation
- Adjudicate appropriate discipline for delinquent students
- Support faculty with training, enrichment, and goal-setting
- Complete job functions on computers using online communications, spreadsheets, word processors, and other automated tools
- Communicate with parents regarding failing grades or disciplinary issues
- Supervise care of the facility for safety and quality of physical condition
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
- Attend school-related events on weekends and evenings
- Prepare for the upcoming school year during the summer
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).
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.
| Location | Accra, Ghana |
| Start Date | February 2020 |
| Eligible Candidates | Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | All Levels |
| Number of Vacancies | 5 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License TESL/TEFL Diploma Level Other Certification |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Work Visa Eligibility | United States (USA), Canada |
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