You might hire a principal to:
- Create a culture of excellence, teamwork, and collaboration among school staff, faculty, students, and the local community
Work with the school leadership team to develop, implement, and maintain every detail of the school’s systems and procedures, including discipline, transitions, community celebrations, morning meetings, and classroom culture
Ensure the school environment is safe for all students, faculty, and staff
Meet and listen with teachers to maximize their teaching and learning potential
Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, relevant to country of employment | Master’s degree relevant to country of employment |
Extensive knowledge of curricular resources and programs | Proven project management, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills |
Previous school-based leadership team experience relevant to country of employment | Hard-working, highly collaborative nature |