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.