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Elementary School Principal
The American Embassy School, New Delhi
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India and New Delhi have so much to offer to new residents. There are several historical and
cultural sites to visit within the city, along with beautiful parks, delicious food and friendly
people. There is a vibrant art scene, an expansive international community and rich cultural
undertones to daily life. Whether families are looking for adventure, culture, history, beaches,
mountains or community service opportunities there will be something for everyone in Incredible
India!
AES community members are fortunate to benefit from outstanding educators, plentiful resources
and a beautiful campus. New Delhi and India also provide excellent learning opportunities for
students and adults alike and AES makes a strong effort to assist our community members to
connect with an area of the world with a remarkably rich history.
Serving approximately 1120 international students and their families from across the globe. At
AES, we strive to provide authentic and relevant academic and co-curricular programs that
meet the needs of each student. We embrace collaboration, creativity and professionalism as
we model a joyful, balanced, learning environment for our students.
For more than 65 years, the motto at AES has been Enter to Learn. Leave to Serve. We take our
commitment seriously and have opportunities for students to not only understand and take
responsible action within the curriculum, but also a healthy extracurricular service club offering. In
addition, we have developed an infrastructure that invites and encourages students to identify areas
of need and develop additional programs in a student-inspired, student-initiated, student-run model.
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The American Embassy School is a community of diverse learners. We celebrate the strength of our diversity and our commitment to nurturing a culture of belonging. All members of our school community actively support every learner’s academic, social and emotional growth.
Our faculty is experienced, inspirational and
innovative. The faculty comprises of members
from dozens of countries, equipped with a
wealth of knowledge and diverse teaching
experiences. Beyond excellence in our
classrooms, teachers continuously empower
our students to find their true selves through
challenge, service and exploration of their
passions and interests.
AES is known for its welcoming community
and facilitating the easiest transitions
possible. One of the best ways to adjust is
to get involved. Volunteering on campus,
working with an NGO, exploring Delhi,
taking a class, joining a club, playing a
sport, or getting involved in the arts – we
hope you’ll find the right fit for you. The
close ties between members of the AES
community is evident in the day-to-day
interaction. This is attributed to the many
volunteers of our Parent School Association
(PSA), who are dedicated to supporting the
students, faculty, staff and parents. There
are also many opportunities for parents to
play an active role in the AES community.
The Board of Governors is responsible for
making sure the American Embassy School
lives up to its mission to encourage the
joyful pursuit of excellence in all aspects of
a student’s education. The Board does this
by setting the strategic vision for the school
and creating school policies to turn that
vision into practice.
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Our early childhood program is grounded in our school’s beliefs that each child is a unique
individual who develops at his/her own rate, that play is essential to a child’s academic, social
and emotional development, and that children thrive in an environment that is warm, caring and
rich with resources and opportunities.
In the Elementary School, we aspire for our students to be joyful, caring, inquisitive, thoughtful,
creative, responsible, respectful, honest, and persistent. The Elementary School works together
in grade-level teams. Each classroom has a full-time teaching assistant. Additional support for
our teachers includes planning together and co-teaching with their EAL teacher, Learning
support teacher, Counselor or Specialist teachers.
The average class size in Elementary School is 18.
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The Elementary School employs 65 faculty members of which 72% are U.S citizens.
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The Elementary School Sood Library
houses over 35,000 books that are available
to AES students, families and teachers. The
library offers an extensive collection of
fiction, non-fiction and multilingual books in
a variety of formats—print and digital—as
well as access to online databases and
reading websites to support classroom
curriculum.
The Makerspace offers a wide variety of
hands-on activities (such as building,
computer programming, and even sewing)
to support academic learning. Through this
space, we encourage the development of a
mindset that values playfulness and
experimentation, growth and iteration, and
collaboration and community.
AES also has state-of-the-art sports
facilities including a 25-meter lap pool,
toddler pool, diving pool, 5 tennis courts, 2
gymnasiums, fitness room, basketball
courts (both indoor and outdoor), artificial
turf full-size playing field and a natural
playing field.
As part of our ongoing commitment to
innovation and following best practices,
AES installed the first open flexible learning
classroom in the 5th grade in 2018. The
success of the learning and collaboration
that took place here convinced us to
introduce these personalized learning
spaces throughout the school. We currently
have 4 grade level classrooms, 3 of which
are in the Elementary school
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Students also enjoy specialized instruction in Art, Music, Library, PE and Indian Studies. AES
has a 1:1 iPad program in Grades K-5. We believe that technology integration needs to be
balanced, authentic and international. We focus on enabling AES students to be engaged,
responsible and balanced digital citizens.
Early Childhood Program
Our multiage Pre-Kindergarten program for
children 3 and 4 years of age and is inspired
by the principles of Reggio Emilia. We offer
an outstanding educational program that
allows each student to grow and be
challenged at their individual level of
readiness.
Restitution
The Elementary School has adopted
Restitution as the classroom discipline and
social development model. Restitution is
defined as: Creating the conditions for
people to fix their mistakes and return to the
group strengthened. Each year new
teachers complete Restitution training.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Students who need English support in
Grade 1–5 receive services from an EAL
specialist in the grade-level classroom. The
EAL specialist and the classroom teacher
co-plan and co-teach lessons to ensure all
students can succeed in the curriculum.
Approximately 28% of ES students receive
English as Additional Language support.
iPop
Students in Grades KG–5 have the
opportunity to engage in various
after-school activities to augment their ES
experience. These extra-curricular activities
stand for the Power of Passion.Over 80
activities are offered and over 400 students
participate each quarter. Examples of
activities include:
● Sports: football/soccer, basketball,
tennis, yoga
● Arts: visual & performing arts
● Music: choir, guitar & string
instruments
● Culture: Bollywood dancing & Hindi
● Academics: math club, science club,
public speaking & journalism
Friendship and social skills contribute to students’ personal and learning success.
Social-emotional programs are integrated into the learning environment and our counselors
provide personal support to help students develop emotional intelligence.
Passion pursuit is key to innovation, creativity and problem-solving. Children can use their
imagination, find and develop their passions and have a choice in what they pursue.
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The American Embassy School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and
Schools, and holds memberships in the Near East South Asia Council of International Schools.
Top five strengths of the Elementary School at the American Embassy School ( as per the
community survey )
1. Committed Teachers and Staff
2. Focus on 21st-century skills (collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity,
and global studies initiatives)
3. The welcoming community spirit
4. Small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio
5. The school’s committed educational philosophy
Position Description
The Principal provides leadership and management necessary to ensure the success of the
school in fulfilling the Mission of the School. The Principal is the learning leader and
administrative head of the Elementary School. S/he is responsible for optimizing the learning of
all students and for the on-going improvement of the section. The Principal works collaboratively
with the Leadership Team of the school to live our Mission, model our Core Values, prioritize
our Vision, and develop a holistic teaching and learning program relevant to the challenges of
the 21st century
Preferred qualifications include:
● Holds a relevant M.A./M.Ed. or equivalent advanced degree
● Breadth of experiences in a range of US and/or international schools that have led to the
development of multiple lenses and perspectives related to contemporary practices,
including but not limited to: balanced literacy, standard-based learning, Multi-tiered
Systems of Support, English as an Additional Language, Socio-emotional learning,
flexible learning communities, data, and service.
● Has strong background in balanced literacy, inquiry- and standards-based education,
project-based learning, service-learning, differentiated and personalized systems of
teaching and learning, EAL, and/or willingness to learn;
● A strong understanding of collaboration using skills related to presenting, facilitating,
coaching and consulting in order to develop highly effective groups. Adaptive Schools
and Cognitive Coaching training preferred
● Has life experiences that demonstrate, among other things, a growth mindset, versatility,
adaptability, and resilience.
● Strong interest in living in South Asia
● Master’s Degree in educational leadership, administration, curriculum and
instruction or related field required
● Elementary teaching certification preferred
● Principal certification preferred
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Top 5 personal characteristics or qualities that would be important for the ideal
Elementary Principal to possess? ( as per the community survey )
1. Fair and understanding, empathetic
2. Engaging, inspiring, motivational
3. Knowledgeable about modern educational trends and methods
4. Friendly, warm, genuine
5. “Backbone” & ability to make hard decisions
Top 5 professional experiences that would be important for the next Principal to have
had? ( as per the community survey )
1. Experience as a principal or assistant principal in a high-quality elementary program
2. International teaching or administrative experience
3. Collaboration, team-building
4. Effective communication
5. Strategic planning & development
Other Key attributes
To be a supportive team leader and player.
● To support the teachers to experiment and try new systems in our renovated teaching
environments and then make decisions based on what would work for teachers and
students. Experience, Reflect, Discuss and Implement.
● Someone who understands and has experience with an inclusive model for supporting
diverse learners, such as a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) which includes
social-emotional-behavioral supports, learning supports, counseling, EAL and other
systems.
● Service Learning
Easily accessible and knowledgeable.
Should be curious and easily adaptable.
Opportunities for the next Elementary School Principal include:
● Playing an important role in a dynamic, active school with a strong sense of purpose and
direction
● The support of a fully engaged Director and a strong administrative team that works well
together
● A capable faculty that appreciates the school's commitment to excellence in education
and to their own professional growth and development
● Supportive parents who are proud of their school
● A vibrant and welcoming community spirit
● A school with active programs both locally and internationally
● Living and working in Incredible India
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Challenges for the next Elementary School Principal include:
● Taking the time to get to know the community and to make a smooth transition
● Guiding the faculty in adopting new teaching methods and programmatic structures that
strengthen educational experiences in our newly renovated, flexible and collaborative
learning spaces.
● Being a task-driven, detail-oriented, highly organized leader in helping to resolve current
areas of concern including fiscal sustainability, curricular alignment, and school climate
● Being a visible and vocal steward of AES traditions and unique identity as an
educational institution
● Being a willing and active participant in cross-divisional coordination and collaboration,
and being a team player and effective partner on the senior leadership team.
Position Responsibilities
Reporting to the School Director, guides and evaluates professional staff in the development
and continual review of curriculum and instructional methodology throughout the year; assists
the Director with the recruitment, selection and evaluation of professional staff, provides advice
and guidance to professional staff members on a wide variety of professional and personnel
related issues; oversees the registration and admissions of children; works with students, liaises
with parents and fosters communication with the community; manages respective school
budget; and coordinates school-wide administrative issues with other principals and the Director.
1. Instructional Leadership: Guides and evaluates professional staff in the development
and continual review of curriculum and instructional methodology throughout the year by:
● developing school-wide and individual goals and objectives with the professional staff;
● informing professional staff of both strengths and weaknesses of their work and
ensuring that useful support and assistance are available to professional staff
members to improve the quality of teaching;
● discussing with teachers effective methods consistent with the practices of the
individual school and observing classroom learning and student work;
● communicating the importance of curriculum to students, teachers and parents;
● encouraging reflection;
● establishing and maintaining communication with lead teachers and teachers
concerning ongoing curricular issues;
● training teachers regarding the evaluation of teacher assistants, when applicable.
2. Human Resource Leadership: Assists the Director with the recruitment, evaluation and
retention of professional staff by:
● advertising formally and/or informally to attract well qualified local candidates to apply
for vacancies as they occur;
● interviewing, evaluating documentation, and appointing local professional staff;
● working with and giving input to the Director for interviewing, evaluating
documentation and references and hiring overseas hire candidates;
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● ensuring that all professional staff receive orientation and support sufficient for them
to work effectively; modeling the professional and personal qualities the school aims
to foster in employees;
● ensuring that employees carry out the educational mission, philosophy, policies and
procedures of the school;
● incorporating teachers’ curricular roles and responsibilities into their professional
evaluations;
● leading professional staff in upholding high standards of professional behavior and
responding immediately in situations that are harmful to children or to the school;
3. Operational and Organizational Leadership: Provides advice and guidance to
professional staff members on a wide variety of professional and personnel related issues
and manages respective school budget and coordinates school-wide administrative
issues with other principals and the Director by:
● devoting sufficient attention and resources to ensure that day to day matters are
handled expeditiously;
● ensuring that all board policies and administrative procedures are clearly articulated;
● working towards achieving high standards of pupil achievement and behavior;
● encouraging and challenging professional staff to initiate curriculum improvement in
line with the school's instructional program;
● mentoring/coaching faculty in the understanding and delivery of the curriculum;
● continually examining the instructional program to make the curriculum appropriate for
the student body;
● providing the necessary time and resources and creating structures to foster staff
collaboration on curriculum and program development;
● working with curriculum and other specialists in scheduling, organizing and
implementing effective programs;
● coordinating professional development opportunities with fellow administrators and
with professional staff;
● works with other administrators, program directors and lead teachers on the adoption
of curriculum programs and materials to be utilized;
● meeting weekly with the Director and other administrators to consult and keep up to
date on school policy and procedures;
● preparing monthly checklists/tickler file to provide a record from year to year of
activities and especially to assist during transition periods;
● scheduling classes and the assignment of responsibilities each school year;
● allocating resources in support of the curriculum;
● serving on Board sub-committees as assigned.
4. Pastoral Leadership: Oversees the registration and admission of new students through
the counselors and other appropriate specialists (eg. Admissions, EAL, Learning Center);
as well as on-going counseling services provided at the school.
● develops the master schedule, as appropriate, in coordination with the Assistant
Principal, guidance counselors and others;
● Coordinates with the counselors in preparation of a standardized testing program for
students by contracting for necessary scoring services, interpreting testing results to
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the Board and making recommendations pertaining to curriculum based upon
indications of testing;
● supervises the guidance counselors.
5. Community Relations and Communication: Works with students, liaises with parents
and fosters communication with the community by:
● enhancing the school's image by being as visible as possible and interacting with
students during each school day;
● counseling parents with the assistance of the guidance counselor about children who
have academic and/or personal adjustment problems or exceptional talents;
● arranging and participating in student support conferences;
● maintaining accurate records of meetings/conferences/conversations for future
reference;
● communicating the school philosophy, curriculum and requirements to parents and
others;
● sharing information about upcoming school events ;
● showing sensitivity to the host country and encouraging faculty and students to do the
same.
6. Performs other duties not specified above as assigned by the Director or as needed by the
division such as:
● managing respective school budget and coordinating school-wide administrative
issues with other principals and the Director by meeting weekly with the Director and
other administrators to consult and keep up to date on school policy and procedures;
● preparing monthly check lists/tickler file to provide a record from year to year of
activities and especially to assist during transition periods;
● scheduling classes and the assignment of responsibilities each school year;
● allocating resources in support of the curriculum;
● serving on Board sub-committees as assigned;
● Handling special projects, e.g. introducing office automation, serving on task forces,
etc;
● overseeing/supervising whole school events as required;
● administers the operation of the school offices and office support staff.
Additional information about the school may be found at the AES website: aes.ac.in
Application Instructions: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a resume,
cover letter, personal statement, and reference list (as separate documents) to John Faubert
([email protected]) or Sloane Meyer ([email protected]). Please
do not contact the school directly.
NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. In the event of an outstanding
applicant, AES reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date for
applications.