MS/HS Academic Leader: Curriculum & Teaching Excellence

International American School of Cancun; Cancún; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The International American School of Cancún is seeking an experienced MS/HS Vice-Principal for Academics to oversee curriculum development, instructional leadership, and assessment practices across Grades 6–12. You will lead teacher development, align academic programs with IAS standards, and monitor student achievement with data-driven interventions.

Collaborating with the Principal, you will drive school-wide improvement initiatives, coordinate accreditation efforts, and ensure high standards

Formación

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a closely related field.
• Recognized teaching certification or licensure appropriate for secondary education.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the Middle School or High School level.
• Minimum of three years of successful leadership experience at the Middle School or High School level.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, teacher coaching, or academic program coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the implementation, review, and alignment of the MS/HS curriculum across Grades 6–12, ensuring consistency with school standards, institutional priorities, and the IAS graduate profile.
• Guide teachers in curriculum planning, unit design, and interdisciplinary learning while maintaining accurate curriculum documentation.
• Coordinate curriculum reviews and identify opportunities to strengthen academic programs.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive, actionable feedback to improve instructional quality and student learning.
• Support teachers in curriculum planning, differentiated instruction, assessment, and effective teaching practices.
• Identify professional development needs, facilitate faculty learning, and support new teachers in meeting academic expectations.
• Collaborate with the Principal to address instructional concerns and implement appropriate teacher development and improvement strategies.
• Ensure consistent assessment and grading practices aligned with curriculum objectives and school policies.
• Analyze student achievement data, monitor academic progress, and coordinate interventions with teachers and student support personnel.
• Prepare academic performance reports and provide evidence-based recommendations to school leadership.
• Support academic credit tracking and graduation requirements in collaboration with the registrar and college counselor.
• Serve as a strategic academic partner to the Principal, providing informed guidance on curriculum, instructional quality, faculty development, and student achievement.
• Lead academic improvement initiatives, establishing clear objectives, timelines, responsibilities, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with department heads and faculty to ensure consistent academic expectations and effective implementation of improvement plans.
• Contribute to accreditation, self-study, strategic planning, and continuous improvement processes, including collection of relevant academic evidence.
• Prepare academic reports, analysis, and recommendations to support the Principal and school leadership in decision-making.
• Monitor assigned academic initiatives, ensuring actions are implemented, documented, and evaluated for effectiveness.
• Meet with students to provide guidance and support toward meeting academic expectations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Provide leadership in addressing student achievement concerns, curriculum-related questions, and academic interventions.
• Facilitate meetings with students, families, teachers, and learning support personnel to develop intervention plans.
• Ensure families receive clear and timely information regarding academic expectations, assessment practices, student progress, and support strategies.
• Support the Principal in addressing complex academic concerns through evidence-based recommendations and constructive communication.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality in all student and family matters.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and periodic review of curriculum maps, scope and sequence documents, syllabi, assessment frameworks, and other academic program documentation.
• Monitor consistent implementation of academic policies, grading and assessment practices, instructional standards, and SEP/UNAM requirements.
• Coordinate academic program reviews using data to evaluate curriculum effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Support academic calendar planning, exam schedules, and assessment coordination with Principal and staff.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of academic staff and support instructional evaluation and professional development.
• Contribute to accreditation and continuous improvement processes with relevant evidence and reports.
• Prepare academic reports and recommendations to support decision-making.

Conocimientos

Curriculum leadership

Instructional coaching

Data-informed decisions

Strategic thinking

Standards-based instruction

Project management

Professional development

Interpersonal communication

Educational technology

Educación

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Secondary teaching certification/licensure

Five+ years teaching experience (MS/HS)

Three+ years leadership in MS/HS

Curriculum development experience

English proficiency

Herramientas

Curriculum management systems

Assessment platforms

Student Information Systems

Descripción del empleo

The International American School of Cancún is seeking an experienced MS/HS Vice-Principal for Academics to oversee curriculum development, instructional leadership, and assessment practices across Grades 6–12. You will lead teacher development, align academic programs with IAS standards, and monitor student achievement with data-driven interventions.

Collaborating with the Principal, you will drive school-wide improvement initiatives, coordinate accreditation efforts, and ensure high standards