Upper School Director & IB Program Lead

Kennedy International School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental and vision

FSA & 401K

Tuition remission for dependents

Paid time off

Job summary

Kennedy International School is seeking an Upper School Director in New York. You will join the School Leadership Team, guiding a bilingual English/French program and coordinating IB DP activities.

Responsibilities cover leadership, curriculum oversight, student support, and community relations in a diverse, multilingual environment. A rigorous administrative role aligned with IB standards is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required for this leadership role.
• 5–7 years of successful upper school teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate upper school faculty and staff to foster growth.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the upper school and schedules.
• Supervise curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation for high standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Educational leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kennedy International School is seeking an Upper School Director in New York. You will join the School Leadership Team, guiding a bilingual English/French program and coordinating IB DP activities.

Responsibilities cover leadership, curriculum oversight, student support, and community relations in a diverse, multilingual environment. A rigorous administrative role aligned with IB standards is required.