Head of School at Dream Catchers Academy

Job Summary

• Plan, organize, direct, manage, supervise academic programs for the pupils and facilitate positive relations among school staff, parents, and visitors.
• This position requires strong supervisory, leadership, management, and communication skills along with a warm and nurturing disposition, ad considering the peculiarity of the academy, the Head of School needs to play a motherly role to the girls.
• Must have a sound knowledge of the school’s curriculum and the performing arts program implemented by the school
• This position reports directly to the Head of Operations who reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities and Duties
Program / Curriculum Development:

• Maintain, develop, or modify curriculum to meet the needs of children enrolled in the school and remain current with development in the field.

Staff Supervision:

• Oversee all the school staff in administering, planning, and evaluating activities and lesson plans that promote developmentally – appropriate learning.
• Train and supervise the school staff by holding regular meetings, mediating minor disagreements, and assisting the classroom when necessary.
• Plan, organise and promote professional development training in conjunction with the teachers.
• Organise regular staff meetings to address issues in the school with reference to academics and the children.
• Regularly monitor staff performance for performance improvement and development in their teaching.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for the teachers and work with staff to ensure high performance.
• Conduct school staff Performance Evaluation/Appraisal in conjunction with the Head of Operations.
• Arrange for substitute help for the school staff (and serve as a substitute as needed).
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring recommendation process for teachers.

Administration:

• Primary responsibility for handling day-to-day administration of the school (Subject to the school’s Employee Handbook), including determination of all schedules, assignments of school staff responsibilities and utilization of official classroom space and resources.
• Plan and implement health and safety programs including emergency procedures, facility, and equipment safety along with the Head of Operations.
• Keep and maintain records pertaining to the administration and operation of the school.
• Ensure the school lunch is properly supervised and report expectations from the food vendors.
• Ensure newsletters are produced and sent to parents promptly.

Leadership and Staff Development:

• Train and mentor staff on relevant professional areas.
• Work at creating the right school climate that is conducive for productivity
• Serve as a role model for the staff to emulate.

Other Responsibilities:

• Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Education
• 3 - 6 years of work experience.