ECC Manager (Oxagon-NEOM)

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ECC Manager works in close cooperation with the Early Childhood staff, administrators of ECC, parents, scholars, and other members of the community to determine common educational goals and objectives that will provide for an effective educational program directed toward meeting the intellectual, emotional and social needs of each scholar; to act as the educational leader and manager of all aspects of the operation in the EC division; to create an atmosphere conducive to student learning at the highest possible level appropriate to age group.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Managerial

• Oversee ECC academic policies and procedures including scheduling, teacher & room assignment, and discipline.
• Implement School Board Policy pertaining to the assigned School.
• Establish and actively pursue the school’s vision and mission in collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Establish and manage student accounting and attendance procedures at the assigned school.
• Create and actualize the budget, staying within the developed boundaries.
• Account for all ECC needs in terms of curricular materials, furniture, rooms, etc. Plan to ensure that these components are in place.
• Develop work groups and monitor their progress.
• Oversee the selection and acquisition of instructional materials and equipment.
• Set high standards and expectations for self, others and the School; and provide recognition and celebration for Students, Staff and school accomplishments.
• Create a positive and fair work environment where teachers and other staff feel enthusiastic about work.
• Create a culture that values learning, reading, community engagement, and respect.
• Deal with problems associated with change, build teams to accomplish plans, goals, priorities and work with parents to resolve complaints or concerns.
• Adjust strategies to accommodate unexpected situations.
• Establish procedures to be used and provide leadership in the event of any incident that may lead the EC division towards any kind of disruptive situation.
• Assign tasks and supervise personnel in task accomplishment, and supervise the operation, activities and functions.
• Participate in developing the school’s strategic plan, calendar, staffing plan, workforce plan; manage and administer EC functions relating to these items.
• Supervise and monitor the accurate and timely completion of data collection and reporting requirements.
• Direct the development of the master staffing schedule and assign teachers according to the identified needs.
• Delegate responsibilities to appropriate staff members.
• Delegate functions and responsibilities to the Deputy Head of School in such a manner that the total program operates effectively; supports training for the Deputy Head’s professional growth.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff assigned to the EC Department and assist with a smooth transition to kindergarten.
• Ensure coordination of services and articulation between the early childhood and elementary levels of the instructional program by communicating frequently with the principals, curriculum coordinator and literacy coach.
• Provide and coordinate services to staff to assist them with students who experience difficulty in learning.
• Coordinate resources with school and community to assist the students, parents and staff.
• Provide parent classes to enhance and extend the school learning experiences of children at home. Plan and coordinate parent support sessions, including strategies, care and nurturing, and proper nutrition.

Proactive Orientation

• Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the school.
• Anticipate difficult situations and develop prevention and intervention strategies.
• Access, analyze, interpret, and use data in decision making.
• Initiate programs and organize resources to carry out the School’s Continuous Improvement Plan.
• Keep abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Use current research, performance data, and feedback from students, teachers, parents and community to make decisions related to improvement of instruction and student performance.
• Align EC school initiatives with AISJ goals, mission and Vision.

Recruitment & Selection

• As part of the hiring committee, interview, select qualified candidates to be recommended for appointment in the area of her/his jurisdiction.
• In coordination with HR, review job descriptions for EC vacancies.
• Research and review appropriate candidates for Early Childhood positions, including support roles.
• Assign newly hired candidates to specific roles within the Early Childhood Implementation & Support of School Programs.
• Promote the ECC Essential Agreements/Agreements of Practice for instruction and assessment.
• Promote high student achievement.
• Meet with all school principals and leadership as scheduled to review the status of academic programs and individual student achievement.
• Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Follow and deal effectively with emergency and/or abuse situations as per the AISJ’s Child protection procedures.
• Act quickly to stop possible breaches of safety.

• American International School of Neom (AISJ)
• PO Box 127328, Jeddah & Neom
• 21352
• Saudi Arabia

+966 2 232 8668