Assistant Head of School
About The Position
FI is seeking an experienced and visionary educational leader to serve as the Assistant Head of School. This inaugural role will partner closely with the Head of School to ensure that the School’s educational and operational programs, policies, and practices are interconnected and aligned with its mission, guiding principles, and core values. The Assistant Head will supervise division heads, support cross-divisional programs, and champion professional development for faculty and staff. This is a full-time, on-campus position with general hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with additional responsibilities during school events and special occasions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated alignment with FI’s mission, guiding principles, and core values.
- Strong knowledge of Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School pedagogy, curriculum planning, and the IB PYP and MYP.
- Experience leading and supporting adult learning and professional growth.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage challenging conversations with confidence, humility, and cultural sensitivity.
- Commitment to engaging fully in the life of the school and building meaningful connections with students, faculty, and parents.
- Basic proficiency in French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or German is beneficial but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience in educational leadership, preferably in international or bilingual schools.
- Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.
- Experience coordinating accreditation processes (IB, NWAIS, French homologation).
Responsibilities
- Serve as a thought partner and collaborator with the Head of School, supporting strategic planning and school-wide initiatives.
- Act as an inclusive presence in the life of the school, building trust with students, faculty, staff, and families.
- Oversee budgets and manage school resources responsibly to maintain financial health.
- Partner with division heads to develop, review, and assess programs for TPS–8th grade.
- Supervise cross-divisional programs, including educational technology, counseling, library, and health services.
- Support faculty in curriculum development and implementation aligned with FI’s mission and standards.
- Co-chair the DEI Board Committee and support initiatives that meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff.
- Promote cultural competence and global mindedness throughout the school community.
- Design coaching, feedback, and professional development programs to support faculty and administrative growth.
- Lead whole-school supervision and evaluation processes for faculty performance.
- Collaborate with the Head of School to implement the Strategic Plan.
- Coordinate projects related to accreditations, including IB, NWAIS, and French homologation.
Benefits
- Compensation based on experience and education
- Generous school-year holiday breaks (winter, spring, and all scheduled closures), in addition to comprehensive sick leave and PTO benefits.
- Health insurance coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date; FI covers 100% of the employee’s base medical premium.
- Dental and basic life insurance coverage.
- Tuition remission for eligible dependents.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Additional voluntary benefits and supplemental options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
