2025-2026 School Year

Position Overview

The Middle School Associate Principal serves as a learning leader, supporting the Middle School Principal in fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and nurturing environment for students, faculty, and staff. This position is instrumental in ensuring the intellectual and personal development of students, high-quality teaching and learning, and the professional growth of faculty. 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
• Implement board policy and relevant policy and procedures

Safety & Wellbeing:

• Oversee student conduct and safety, including discipline, in a way that fosters a supportive learning environment that follows our core values
• Communicate effectively and constructively with students, parents, and staff to address academic and behavioral concerns
• Ensure smooth implementation of daily operations including coordination with health services, maintenance, and transportation departments
• Coordinate and execute the division’s emergency plans and address safety concerns promptly
• Oversee student social-emotional learning and extra-curricular activities, taking primary responsibility for the implementation of programs

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

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
• In the absence of the principal, assumes the responsibility of the principal for the day-to-day operation of the division.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience in middle level classrooms
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in an educational setting
• International education experience
• 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 as Taipei American School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.