Principal Needed for an International School in Guatemala

  Guatemala

Panajachel

Length of Position: One year

Description: Progressive, international, English-language K-12 school seeks a principal. The principal will report to the director and will be responsible for ensuring the quality of education; running and motivating the staff; maintaining healthy communication with the parents and the community; advising, assisting and disciplining students; and overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of the school.

Highlights: This is a perfect position for a talented, young professional looking to advance or launch a career in international educational administration. It takes creativity, energy, and spirit. Panajachel is located on Lake Atitlan in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala, in one of the most physically beautiful and culturally fascinating areas of the planet.

Qualifications: Qualifications include classroom teaching experience, administrative experience, fluent English and conversational Spanish. International experience and advanced degree preferred.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: AMA is a small school on a tight budget. Salary depends upon experience and certification, and is well above the local cost of living. Benefits includes. Please inquire for further details. Since we are also seeking teachers for the upcoming school year, academic couples are encouraged to apply.

Experience Required: yes

Experience in both teaching and administration are preferred, but entry-level applicants are welcome to apply.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Atitlan Multicultural Academy's Mission Statement: To cultivate a love of self, of other, of learning and of place to forge world citizenship and mold innovative, strong learners who think on their feet and apply their learning to the world around them, whatever that world may be. We believe in self-respect and respect for those around us. We believe in having strong values and accepting that others have different values from ourselves. We believe in peace and cooperation and in wisdom and acceptance. We believe in training youngsters to be whole people who are citizens of the whole planet.

Year Founded: 2005