Head of Kindergarten

St. Andrew's Scots School / Escuela Escocesa San Andres; San Fernando; Presencial; ARS 134.492.961 - 179.323.948; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Andrew's Scots School / Escuela Escocesa San Andres seeks a Head to lead the Kindergarten Team (K2–K5) and drive the Early Years experience in a bilingual setting.

You will inspire teachers and students, model values, and collaborate with the HR and leadership teams to recruit, develop, and mentor staff. The role reports to the Head of School and oversees Deputy Heads, Coordinators, and Kindergarten staff, shaping a vibrant educational program aligned with provincial requirements and

Formación

• Certified Education Professional Holder of an Early Childhood Education degree as required by DIPREGEP.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Proven track record with extensive teaching experience in Early Childhood Education and leadership/management roles.
• Forward-thinking educator up to date with pedagogical trends and educational innovation.
• Strong leadership capable of building and motivating high-performing teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Kindergarten pedagogical project with clear objectives and initiatives.
• Drive continuous review and innovation of the education project, focusing on English language acquisition and literacy.
• Champion interdisciplinary projects and educational innovation.
• Implement school policies in alignment with the Head of School.
• Oversee student development across academic, emotional, social, and physical domains in coordination with counselors and teachers.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership experience

Early Childhood Education expertise

Educación

Early Childhood Education degree (Profesorado de Nivel Inicial)

Descripción del empleo

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.

Requisitos

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.

Beneficios

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.

La Escuela Escocesa San Andrés aspira a que sus graduados sean ciudadanos responsables, comprometidos con la sociedad argentina y su desarrollo equitativo. Se propone lograrlo mediante una educación bilingüe y equilibrada que alcance elevados estándares internacionales y promueva el entusiasmo por aprender.