Head of School
Company: Shu Ren International School
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:ABOUT SHU REN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLShu Ren
International School (Pre-K-5th grade) inspires a love of learning
through an inquiry-based, Mandarin immersion program that prepares
students to thrive in an evolving global society. Founded in
Berkeley, California in 2008, Shu Ren recently opened a second
campus in San Jose, California. We are committed to a high-quality
education for all our learners. We focus on three critical
components: Inquiry-based learning, multilingual and multicultural
education, and development of the whole child, which we believe are
essential to navigating an increasingly complex world.Shu Ren
International School is committed to empowering students to become
internationally-minded critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
Through our engaging, inquiry-based environment students reach
their full academic potential and become caring, multilingual, and
culturally literate global citizens.Shu Ren International School is
an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP)
and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC).SHU REN SAN JOSE CAMPUSShu Ren recently opened a
second campus location in San Jose, CA serving families in the San
Jose metro area including Willow Glen, Cupertino, Mountain View,
Saratoga, Los Gatos and Milpitas. Our new beautifully updated
campus currently houses our preschool and kindergarten classes with
capacity to serve more than 300 students in grades pre-K to 5th.
The current site will also have room for a small middle
school.POSITION OVERVIEWWe are looking for a Head of School who is
excited to become a part of our international and multilingual
community to lead, grow and expand our new campus in San Jose, CA.
Reporting directly to the CEO of the School's Parent Company, the
Head of School will provide leadership and oversight of the
School's day -to -day operations as well as support curriculum
development, admissions activities, community engagement, teacher
recruitment, and professional development.The ideal candidate
believes deeply in the mission and vision of Shu Ren International
School, takes pride in our holistic, inquiry-based approach to
learning and supports the development of confident and
knowledgeable students who demonstrate global awareness and who
contribute compassionately to the world around
them.RESPONSIBILITIESTo inspire and leadModel the highest
educational and professional standards.Attract, develop and retain
a diverse, talented teaching and administrative team.Build strong
relationships among faculty, parents and studentsEncourage faculty
to explore and initiate innovations in teaching
practicesCollaborate and liaise with the various stakeholder groups
that comprise the school communityMaintain a welcoming, diverse and
inclusive school climate and cultureFollow inclusive decision
making practices and maintain open lines of communicationTo Grow
and BuildDevelop a strategic vision for leading the school to the
highest levels of excellence in all areas of the school's
operations; student outcomes, people management & development,
enrollment retention and growth, fiscal and budgetary
success.Support the recruitment and admission of new students
through outreach effortsPromote the school's growth and development
through strong organizational practices, sound fiscal managementTo
Oversee and StrengthenManage the school's annual budget set in
conjunction with the School's Governing Board with prudent
financial policies, procedures and practices to remain within
budget.Collaborate with the administrative team and faculty to
coordinate the development and review of effective administrative
procedures.Review, update and uphold all school policies and ensure
they are understood and followedDESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSA
passionate, optimistic and dynamic educational leaderAppreciation
of diversity and culturally sensitive and an effective
cross-cultural communicatorDemonstrated kindness, integrity and
moral characterAbility to develop and maintain trust amongst
constituent groupsWarm and respectful to children and
adolescentsFocused on student learning, confident and goal
orientedA pragmatic, flexible, versatile, and creative
entrepreneurial innovator, principled in implementing
solutionsProactive in analyzing, planning and implementing
strategic actionConsultative in style, leading responsibly and
responsively through empowering the administrative team to make
balanced, but sometimes difficult decisionsAn inclusive, articulate
communicator who listens to and hears the opinions and concerns of
community members and is able to address and respond to those
opinions and concernsA visionary with the ability to embrace the
bigger picture while paying appropriate attention to detailsSALARY
AND BENEFITSEstimated salary range is $100,000-$150,000. The salary
and benefits will be commensurate with the qualifications and
experience of the successful candidate. Benefits include:
competitive salary, health insurance, retirement benefits,
relocation allowance and others.TO APPLYPlease submit your resume
and a cover letter explaining your educational philosophy, your
strengths as a candidate, and what motivated you to apply for this
position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis.NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICYShu
Ren International School is committed to equal employment
opportunity. The School does not discriminate against any employee
or candidate for employment on the basis of race, color, religious
creed (including religious beliefs, observance or practice,
including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including
gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation
(including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality),
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran
status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic
characteristics or information, and physical or mental disability,
or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws. This
policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship,
including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits,
transfer, discipline, and termination.CONDITION OF
EMPLOYMENTEmployees must satisfy all the pre-employment
requirements prior to appointment, which include, but are not
limited to, tuberculosis clearance, fingerprint processing, and
verification of their legal right to work in the United
States.Requirements:A university degree in education or related
fields, preferably a Masters or Doctoral Degree in Educational
Administration, Educational Leadership or equivalentDemonstrable
personal and professional commitment to the ethos of the IB
Programmes and knowledge of PYPFamiliarity with Chinese history and
culture and a strong belief in the value of Shu Ren educational
model as a bilingual (English/Mandarin) IB SchoolAt least three
years of experience in a PYP Leadership position in an IB World
schoolStrong knowledge of the management functions of an
independent school, including finance, admissions, marketing,
curriculum development, and faculty recruiting, supervision and
retention.Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese
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