School Administrator at Cindy Oaks School

Location: Gbagada, Lagos

Job Description

• School Administrators work in schools, but not as teachers. They are responsible for overseeing the administrative duties at schools from preschool through primary levels.
• A school Administrator ensures a safe and productive learning environment for the students and other membersof the school.

Typical Duties

• Evaluate and standardize curriculum and teaching methodologies
• Recruit, hire, dismiss, and train staff
• Communicate with families
• Lead practices for achievement of high academic standards
• Meet with administrative communities, superintendents, and school boards as well as local, state, and federal agencies
• Monitor financial affairs, including budgets and purchasing of school expenses
• Conduct teacher and staff evaluations to ensure proper implementation of curriculum
• Represent and maintain school image and reputation
• Adjudicate appropriate discipline for delinquent students
• Support faculty with training, enrichment, and goal-setting
• Complete job functions on computers using online communications, spreadsheets, word processors, and other automated tools
• Communicate with parents regarding failing grades or disciplinary issues
• Supervise care of the facility for safety and quality of physical condition
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
• Attend school-related events on weekends and evenings
• Prepare for the upcoming school year during the summer

Requirements
Who makes a good school administrator, someone who is:

• Attentive to details
• Compassionate and caring
• Empathetic and sociable
• Highly diplomatic
• Knowledgeable of school policies
• Adept at planning and organizing
• Skilled in identifying problems and brainstorming potential solutions
• Excellent at written and oral communication
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Passionate about connecting with teachers and students
• Experienced in classroom education
• Candidates should possess Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years work experience.