Head of Kindergarten

St Andrew's Scots School; San Fernando; On-site; ARS 92,241,000 - 138,361,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew’s Scots School seeks a Head to lead our Kindergarten Team (K2–K5) and shape the bilingual learning experience in a vibrant community.

You will inspire teachers and students, model values, and collaborate with families, HR, and leadership to drive curricular and extracurricular initiatives. The role reports to the Head of School and oversees Deputy Head, Coordinators and the Kindergarten staff, with a starting date in February 2027.

Qualifications

• Certified Education Professional: Holder of an Early Childhood Education degree (Profesorado de Nivel Inicial), as required by DIPREGEP.
• Bilingual proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish both spoken and written (mandatory).
• Proven track record: Extensive teaching experience in Early Childhood Education, with leadership/management experience.
• Forward-thinking educator: Up to date with latest pedagogical trends and educational innovation.
• Strong leadership skills: Demonstrated ability to build, develop, inspire, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Availability: Starting date February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kindergarten’s pedagogical project, defining objectives and curricular/extracurricular initiatives.
• Drive ongoing review, improvement and innovation of the educational project with emphasis on English literacy.
• Champion interdisciplinary projects and educational innovation initiatives.
• Implement institutional policies in alignment with the Head of School.
• Oversee students' academic, emotional, social and physical development with counseling staff.
• Maintain fluid communication with families, supporting each student’s journey.
• Foster a positive work environment rooted in learning, respect, collaboration and openness.
• Partner with HR to lead recruitment, selection, professional development and feedback for the Kindergarten team.
• Supervise the school learning support team, lesson planning and curricular units, and mentor teachers.
• Manage the department budget, purchasing, maintenance and strategic investments.
• Represent the School before local authorities on pedagogical matters and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Strong leadership skills

Forward-thinking educator

Proven track record

Education

Early Childhood Education degree (Profesorado de Nivel Inicial)

Job description

We are looking for a Head to lead our Kindergarten Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the Early Years (K2–K5) experience. In this role, you will inspire teachers and students, model positive values, and foster a vibrant, collaborative, bilingual learning community.

The position reports directly to the Head of School and oversees the Deputy Head, Coordinators, and the Kindergarten staff.

How will you make an impact?

• Lead the Kindergarten’s pedagogical project, defining clear objectives, goals, and both curricular and extracurricular initiatives.
• Drive the continuous review, improvement, and innovation of the ongoing educational project with a special emphasis on English language acquisition and literacy.
• Champion interdisciplinary projects and educational innovation initiatives.
• Implement institutional policies in alignment with the Head of School.
• Oversee student’s; academic, emotional, social, and physical development in close coordination with the counseling team and teaching staff.
• Maintain fluid, empathetic communication with families, supporting each student unique academic and personal journey.
• Foster a positive work environment rooted in continuous learning, mutual respect, collaboration, and open communication.
• Partner with HR to lead the recruitment, selection, professional development, and feedback processes for the Kindergarten team.
• Supervise the school learning support team, lesson planning and curricular units, and provide ongoing mentorship to teachers.
• Manage the department’s budget, overseeing purchasing, maintenance, and strategic investments.
• Represent the School before local authorities on pedagogical matters, ensuring compliance with all provincial regulatory requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Certified Education Professional: Holder of an Early Childhood Education degree (Profesorado de Nivel Inicial), as required by DIPREGEP.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish both spoken and written (mandatory).
• Proven Track Record: Extensive teaching experience in Early Childhood Education, alongside proven experience in leadership or management positions.
• Forward-Thinking Educator: Up to date with the latest pedagogical trends and educational innovation.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to build, develop, inspire, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Availability: Starting date February 2027.

Interested candidates are invited to upload their CV along with a supporting statement here: https://bit.ly/4aZy0Hi

Why Join Us?

Join a vibrant, innovative bilingual school where every child’s curiosity is celebrated and every educator is empowered to lead change. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals and shape the formative experiences that influence who our students become.

Our statamente of values

As a community committed to the flourishing of every individual, both within and beyond the school, St. Andrew’s Scots School grounds all its educational, administrative, and organisational work in a set of core values. This commitment is expressed through three fundamental values: Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, embraced with a spirit of openness, continuous learning, and ongoing renewal as members of the school community.

St. Andrew's Scots School aims to graduate responsible citizens committed to serving Argentina and contributing to its equitable development through a well-balanced, bilingual education, which meets high international standards and fosters a joy for learning.