2025-2026 School Year

Position Overview

The Lower School Associate Principal serves as a learning leader, supporting the Lower School Principal in fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and nurturing environment for students, faculty, and staff. This position is instrumental in ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, the professional growth of faculty, and the intellectual and personal development of students. The Associate Principal assumes leadership responsibilities in the principal's absence and is a member of the Educational Leadership Team collaborating to promote the school’s mission, vision, and core values. 

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership and Strategic Implementation:

• Collaborate on strategic initiatives that align with the school’s mission and core values
• Support and guide effective teaching and learning in the division, to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all students
• Analyze data to inform instructional practices and program improvements
• Assist in faculty/staff recruitment, annual evaluation, mentoring, and professional development

Safety & Wellbeing:

• Ensure smooth implementation of daily operations including coordination with health services, maintenance, and transportation departments
• Oversee student conduct and safety, fostering a supportive learning environment
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to address academic and behavioral concerns
• Coordinate and execute the division’s emergency plans and address safety concerns promptly

Community Engagement:

• Cultivate positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Represent the division in school and community events, such as Back-to-School Nights and PTA meetings
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the school community

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the division principal
• Collaborate with school committees and administrative teams
• Pursue continuous professional growth and stay abreast of educational advancements 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in education (preferred)
• Administrative qualifications (preferred) 

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience in early years or lower elementary classrooms
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in an educational setting
• International education experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
• Technology skills 

To Apply

Interested applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter via the online link provided below. Please note that applications submitted through email or other channels will not be considered. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and no later than Tuesday, January 14, 2025 as Taipei American School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.