35,000-40,000RMB Kindergarten Principal needed in Beijing

Lead kindergarten operations with a strong focus on enrolments and academic quality

Manage operating expenses in line with budget

Develop a work place in which all staff recognize that they are accountable for the success of the kindergarten

Monitor, evaluate and review the impact of policies, priorities and targets of the kindergarten in practice, and provide advice for improvement to House of Knowledge management

Maintain an environment that promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behavior

Implement and monitor the International Early Years Curriculum and its assessment and ensure that statutory requirements are met

Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and standards of achievement of all pupils in the kindergarten through regular classroom visits, and other methods

Conduct staff training to ensure a consistent approach to teaching across all educators

Maintain an effective partnership with parents and the wider community to support and improve students’ achievement and personal development

Ensure that parents and students are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress and about the contribution they can make in supporting their child’s learning and achieving the kindergarten’s targets for improvement

Plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by groups, teams and individuals, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities in a manner consistent with conditions of employment

Assist in preparation of reports to authorities, accrediting bodies, and others to enable them to play their part effectively

Native English or German speaker

BEd or higher from a recognized university

Minimum 10 years relevant experience, including 5 years leadership experience

A people person with excellent relationship skills

Experience with child-centered education approaches such as Reggio Emilia or Montessori; IEYC experience or project-based learning a plus

Experience in multicultural environment, preferably Asia

Chinese language skills a plus