Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional.  Please review the details for the open positions below.


School Head

The Trustees of Escuela Bilingüe Internacional seek a bilingual, dynamic head either as an interim for 2007-2008 or as a long term head. Our school’s founding head has had to step down at her physician’s urging for health reasons.

The successful candidate will embrace the School’s mission and philosophy, be able to articulate it to the external community while nurturing a caring internal community.  More specifically, the Head of Escuela Bilingüe Internacional will exhibit the following qualifications, attributes and competencies.

Professional qualifications

  • A university degree
  • Fluency in English and Spanish
  • Organized, pro-active leader able to inspire the faculty and staff
  • PK-8 teaching experience and familiarity with the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Program 
  • Preferably, at least 5 years of experience as a head or as a senior administrator in an independent school

Personal attributes

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • A sincere love of children
  • Internationally-minded
  • Ability to mentor the faculty and staff and foster their professional development.
  • Unequivocal integrity and strong moral character
  • Ability to relate equally well with children and adults
  • Energy, enthusiasm, and a passionate commitment to teaching and learning
  • Commitment to academic excellence and character education
  • A healthy sense of humor

Required competencies

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in both English and Spanish, with all internal and external constituencies
  • Expertise in financial and fund raising issues in order to establish the school on a sound fiscal base
  • Capability of articulating a vision and implementing a strategic plan
  • Skill in selecting, retaining and developing excellent teachers

Application deadlines
For interim head: May 15, 2007
For long term head: September 30, 2007

Interested candidates should send electronically a letter of intent or personal statement including educational philosophy, a complete resume, and a list of references to headsearch@ebinternacional.org.


Mar 27, 2007 4:50 PM

Kindergarten Teachers

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional seeks classroom teachers and teaching assistants for the Kindergarten and Pre primary classrooms. The successful candidates will embrace the School's mission and philosophy, work in a dynamic community with other educators committed to bilingual education.

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional, is looking for teachers who:

  • Enjoy working in an international, diverse school environment.
  • Share in our values of bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, global citizenship and the cultivation of character.
  • Be a fluent Spanish-speaker (One English Teacher position available)
  • Have experience with the International Baccalaureate Program or would like to participate in related training (visit www.ibo.org)


Spanish Kindergarten Teacher

Duties:
In addition to classroom instruction, teachers are expected to participate in supervision duties, staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various activities that promote the  schools programs. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) and teachers who do not have experience will participate in training.

Requirements:
Teachers must have a teaching credential or advanced degree in education, or equivalent teaching qualifications from their country of origin, and at least two years experience teaching in a Spanish language Elementary School level classroom setting. Our school is looking for committed, motivated and enthusiastic Teachers with excellent organizational and team-work skills.

Contract Information:
The initial contract is for the 2007-08 school year. The contract is renewable on a yearly basis by mutual agreement. The salary range for full time teachers is from $36,000 to $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Part Time English Elementary Class Teacher for Kindergarten/1st grade

Duties:
The English language teacher will be responsible for teaching the core English language components of Reading, Language Arts, Spelling and Writing. The school offers a bilingual academic program with Spanish as the main language of instruction in the early years and English being taught separately. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) and teachers with a background and/or understanding of this program are preferred. In addition to classroom instruction, teachers are expected to participate in supervision duties, staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various activities that promote the school’s programs. This is a part-time position.

Requirements:
Teachers must have a teaching credential or advanced degree in education, or equivalent teaching qualifications from their country of origin, and at least two years experience teaching in an Elementary School level classroom setting. Our school is looking for committed, motivated and enthusiastic teachers with excellent organizational and team-work skills.

Contract Information:
The initial contract will be fore the 2007-08 school year. The contract is renewable on a yearly basis by mutual agreement.

Pre Primary Teachers

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is seeking Spanish-speaking preschool teachers with ECE units to work in our Spanish immersion preschool program. We will be hiring head and part-time teachers. The head teacher position is a full time position with competitive pay and benefits. We seek candidates who are interested in stimulating and following the children's own interests and initiatives in a thematic, play-based program. We are seeking individuals with dedication to this profession who are looking for a stable, warm, team-oriented environment. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Head Teachers:
Current holder of Head Teacher Child Development Permit or 24 ECE/CD + 2 Adult Supervision units/or BA or higher w/12 units of ECE, + 3 units supervised field experienced in ECE setting. Experience: 350 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years of experience working in ECE program and within the last 7 years required.

Part Time Teachers:
AA degree or valid ECE teaching certificate, or 12 ECE/CD core units & must meet all state licensing requirements, 2 + years preschool teaching experience in ECE setting within the last 4 years required.

Please send resume, cover letter, and three references to employment@ebinternacional or mail to EBI, 410 Alcatraz Ave. Oakland, 94609

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