Mandarin Immersion Parents Council

And they’re looking for a principal….

YU MING CHARTER SCHOOL WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Now, we are searching for a founding principal.

Overview
New Mandarin immersion public charter school in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial leader to head an academically rigorous K-8 program that graduates students who are bilingual, biliterate and bicultural. Yu Ming Charter School was unanimously approved by the Alameda County Office (ACOE) Board of Education and will open in Fall 2011 with students in grades K-1.

Job Responsibilities
The Founding Principal will design and lead all aspects of the school’s education program and operations:
Provide instructional leadership: select curriculum, assessments, and instructional practices to meet the school’s education goals; provide training and coaching to teachers; guide implementation of the education design.
Select, develop, and direct staff, including educators and administrative support.
Manage all resources of the school: maintain a balanced budget; plan for future needs.
Develop a vibrant, collaborative school community.
Oversee daily operations of the school: ensure school is fully enrolled and fully staffed; maintain safe, secure, and well-functioning facility; establish daily schedule and school year calendar; comply with federal, state and ACOE standards, regulations and documentation requirements.
Work closely with Board of Directors to govern the school responsibly.

Qualifications
Bilingual and bi-literate in both Mandarin Chinese and English
Proven track record in achieving academic results
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a dynamic and academically rigorous education program
Expertise in curriculum development and program design related to dual-immersion and Mandarin language development
Knowledge of formative assessment of student progress and use of data to inform classroom practice
Ability to attract, select, and develop highly effective teachers
Experience with school finance and operations, including knowledge of Education Code
Entrepreneurial passion; the ability to thrive in the excitement and ambiguity of a start-up environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s degree; Masters or Ph.D. in relevant area preferred

Experience preferred
4+ years professional teaching experience, preferably in immersion or foreign language
1+ years professional experience as a school administrator or entrepreneurial leader

Compensation and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package offered for employee and dependents.

Contact: Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@yumingschool.org by December 24, 2010.

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