About this job
The Middle School Principal serves as the instructional, cultural, and organizational leader of the Middle School and is responsible for creating the conditions in which students and adults thrive.
Working collaboratively with the School Director, Deputy Director, fellow principals, faculty, staff, students, and families, the Principal provides leadership for a high-quality, student-centered educational program that supports the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of adolescent learners.
The Principal leads the implementation of the school’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, policies, and educational philosophy within the Middle School while contributing actively to the coherence and continuous improvement of the school-wide K4–12 program.
The Principal is responsible for the overall leadership and effective operation of the Middle School, including teaching and learning, student experience and well-being, faculty growth and evaluation, school culture, family engagement, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and divisional operations.
About the school
Colegio Nueva Granada’s story has been one of continual innovation and progressive thinking since our founding in 1938. At CNG, students from nearly 50 countries participate in a robust, college-preparatory program with well-rounded curricular components based on the highest standards from the United States and Colombia.
We know all children have the ability to achieve high-level academic and personal goals, and it is our mission to ensure they reach their individual potential for excellence and fully develop our Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, and Caring. Our students consistently demonstrate industry-leading academic achievement on international tests and have caring adults at school to advocate and support their individualized learning journeys.
CNG has distinguished itself among international schools by offering a dynamic K-12 program which includes, design thinking and project-based learning embedded at all levels, more than 30 Advanced Placement courses, experiential learning opportunities, competitive sports that build leadership and character.
HOW TO APPLY
While the application deadline is October 30, 2026, interested applicants should submit all required materials as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and CNG reserves the right to close the selection process at any time. Interested candidates should submit an application as a single PDF attachment to Ron Sisson at recruiting@cng.edu, including the following components:
- Explain your strengths and why you are interested in becoming the new middle school principal at CNG.
- A current resume.
- One- to two-page statement outlining your educational beliefs and leadership style in a statement of educational philosophy.
- Introduce us to people who know your strengths by sharing a minimum of four professional references, phone numbers, and email addresses, at least one of which should be your current direct supervisor. (We do not accept character references or non-confidential letters of reference from colleagues, friends, students, or parents.)
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