Head of Early Learning Campus

The Awty International School - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Head of Early Learning Campus (ELC) at The Awty International School is a leadership role responsible for overseeing early childhood education for students in PK-Grade 1. This position emphasizes exemplary instruction, safety, and a positive school culture while fostering strong partnerships with families. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and international experience to support a diverse learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, happy, active environment in which students learn and thrive.
• Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate an effective early childhood learning program that includes literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Work effectively with people from diverse and international cultures and backgrounds.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior and implement developmentally appropriate culture initiatives as student interventions as needed.
• Assist in the admission and placement of new students.
• Assess and advance student learning outcomes and progress.
• Use data to inform decision-making and create division-specific goals for student success.
• Oversee curriculum, including assessment and development.
• Lead the Early Learning Campus Student Support Team with a student-centered approach.
• Work with the Head of Lower School to ensure vertical alignment of the curriculum and continuity of the student experience.
• Support a strong faculty through hiring, respectful engagement, guiding professional development, and supervision/evaluation.
• Manage the academic/class day schedule, as well as coordinating events and activities.
• Work respectfully with parents, through effective and proactive communication.
• Assist, as needed, with accreditation processes.
• Represent the Early Learning Campus and the school at key events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).
• Advanced degree or certification in Administration, Curriculum (or related field).
• At least 2 years experience leading and/or managing teams.

Nice-to-haves

• International and/or independent school experience.
• Bilingual in French or Spanish along with English.
• Experience in early childhood educational leadership.
• Experience in language immersion education.
• Experience with the play-based learning approaches.
• At least five years full-time teaching and/or school leadership experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on responsibilities.