Principal (Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Christel House Jamaica

 Christel House Jamaica (CHJ) Invites applicants for the role of Principal. CHJ envision a world where poverty does not limit potential and prepares students from under-resourced communities to achieve upward economic mobility, to become good citizens, and to identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential. Christel House Jamaica will serve Kindergarten - 4th grade students in the upcoming school year.

Job Responsibilities

Implements an Outcomes-Oriented Instructional Programme Aligned to the Christel House School Model

• Creates and articulates a vision for instructional excellence and creates an aligned approach to professional development.
• Evaluates classroom instruction and promotes engaging instructional practices that build higher-order thinking skills in students.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of student(s) using formative and summative data.
• Provides leadership for character education and counseling.

Strategically Allocates and Manages Resources

• Establishes safe and consistent systems for students, staff and families.
• Analyzes data to allocate and deploy resources to support programmatic excellence.
• Selects and evaluates teachers and staff, in conjunction with appropriate members of the leadership team.
• Ensures compliance with local  laws and regulations and with Christel House International policies.
• Collaborates with the senior leadership team on decisions that impact teaching and learning, and policies for governing the operation of the school.

Fosters a Culture Characterized by Caring, Continuous Improvement and an Orientation to Achievement.

• Creates and fosters an environment where students are invested in their own learning and achievement.
• Promotes student behavioral management techniques in the school that are based on trauma-informing schooling, restorative practices, positive behavioral interventions.
• Foster an inclusive environment in which all members of the community, regardless of their role and/or background, feel respected and valued.
• Builds positive family partnerships through consistent and caring interactions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master's Degree in Education (preferable)
• License in Administration and Supervision
• Five (5) years' experience in elementary school leadership
• Demonstrated track record of strong academic results with a diverse population of at-risk students.

All applications should be submitted to hr@jamaica.christelhouse.org no later than Friday, April 29, 2022.

Human Resource Manager

Christel House Jamaica

Dobson Farm, Twickenham Park,

Spanish Town,

St. Catherine.