Early Years/Elementary School Principal
Canadian International School Beijing (China)

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School Details

Position Overview

The Early Years/Elementary School (EY/ES) Principal leads faculty members and students from PreK–Grade 5, supported by a Vice Principal, PYP Coordinator, a dedicated counselor and two assistants in the EY/ES Academic Office.

This leader will guide curriculum and instruction, mentor teachers, and partner with families to advance CISB’s mission.

The EY/ES Principal is expected to sustain excellence in learning and teaching while nurturing student well-being and expanding opportunities in co-curricular programmes in the after School Activities.

Facilities

Our modern, purpose built campus was completed in 2006, with area of over 17,000 square metres. The school is well equipped with modern facilities including:
-90 Classrooms with smartboards
-specialist classrooms for Music, Art
-an Auditorium (seats approx. 500)
-a Lecture Theatre (seats approx. 250)
-two libraries
-a Science lab
-a Design Technology Workshop
-a Virtual Reality lab
-a Black Box Theatre

Athletics facilities include:
a 5-a-side astro-turf soccer pitch
two large gymnasiums
-a large indoor climbing wall
-a Multi-Purpose hall
-an Indoor heated swimming pool
-a Fitness Suite
-a Cardio Suite

EY/ES specific facilities:
-a outdoor experiential learning area
-a Light Room
-a Maker space
-a Spartan course
-a Baby Gym
-an EY/ES play equipment area

Position Qualifications

Required
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Advanced degree in Education/Educational leadership.
- Minimum of 5 years teaching and 5 years administrative experience at the elementary level in an established, respected school
- Experience in several international schools curriculum and programs.

Preferred
- Experience of working in an Asian setting where English is a 2nd language
- Experience in one of the following external roles: IB Workshop Leader - IB Visiting teams - CIS/WASC/NEASC Accreditation Visiting Teams
- Experience of accreditation
- Experience as a PYP Coordinator
- Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design and instructional leadership.
- Understanding of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Service Learning

Salary and Benefits

CISB offers an attractive international compensation package, including:
- Competitive salary (negotiable, dependent on experience and qualifications).
- Furnished housing on campus (utilities included).
- International and national Health insurance.
- 8% annual pension contribution.
- Annual professional development allowance.
- Tuition waiver for children.
- Annual travel allowance for employee and dependents and home leave