Lower School Division Head
Please download the opportunity statement, which contains information about Escuela Bilingüe Internacional and the position, as well as required application materials to prepare in advance. All applications must be submitted online. Please review the How to Apply section below for further application instructions.
SUMMARY
THE POSITION: WHAT YOU WILL DO & HOW WILL WE COLLABORATE
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) is a PK to grade 8 independent school with two campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area: one in Oakland and one in Emeryville. EBI is the only Spanish-English bilingual, International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Northern California. The lower school division head is responsible for supervising the overall Lower School program (Grades 2 - 5) and all activities involving Lower School students, families, faculty and staff. The lower school division head leads, manages and administrates the program for the holistic development of learners as well as promotes parent and community involvement. The lower school division head serves on the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the head of school.
AN EBI EMPLOYEE: WHO YOU ARE
The community of EBI, including the faculty and staff, is a unique and valuable asset to the school. It is with this in mind that, in addition to specific responsibilities, it is essential that all EBI employees demonstrate the following:
- Personal alignment with the EBI mission and the IB mission
- Value for bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, international mindedness and the cultivation of character
- Enjoy working in a diverse, international and collaborative school environment
- Effective listening, speaking, writing and presenting skills in both Spanish and English, as required
- A positive attitude and a deep sense of professionalism
KEY DATES AND INFORMATION
Applications Accepted Starting: February 22, 2024
Priority Deadline: March 17, 2024
Remote Semifinal Round: Late March
On-Site Final Round: Early April
Start Date: July 1, 2024
Areas of Responsibility: Grades 2 – 5
Reports To: Head of School
Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
We invite you to watch our interview with Ben Griggs, Head of School at EBI, who talks about what drew him to EBI after having lived in the neighborhood for so many years, what makes the school unique, the exciting intersection of the IB program with a language immersion program, and what skills and experiences are needed most for the next lower school division head.
We invite you to watch our interview with Ben Griggs, Head of School at EBI, who talks about what drew him to EBI after having lived in the neighborhood for so many years, what makes the school unique, the exciting intersection of the IB program with a language immersion program, and what skills and experiences are needed most for the next lower school division head.
How to Apply
- If you have not done so already, download the opportunity statement.
- Prepare your application materials, which are described on the last page of the opportunity statement.
- Click on Apply Now, which will take you to our application portal on Ed Tech Recruiting, where all applications will be processed.
- Follow the instructions on that application portal to upload your documents.
- Applications received on or before March 17, 2024 will receive priority review.