The American School of Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
General Director Search for July 2009
The American School of Guatemala, also referred to as Colegio Americano de Guatemala (CAG) is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational, college preparatory K-12 school of 1,450 students. The School offers a rigorous academic program modeled after the best educational practices and methodologies of the United States. Founded in 1945, it follows principles of co-educational, bi-cultural (Guatemala-United States), bilingual (Spanish-English) teaching. Respect for religious, political, social, and ethnic diversity is a fundamental part of the School’s identity. The School is part of the Foundation of the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, and enjoys a close, mutually-supportive relationship with the nearby Universidad del Valle de Guatemala.
The School is divided into four sections: Early Childhood K-1 (211 students), Elementary 2-5 (460 students), Middle 6-8 (344 students), and High School 9-12 (435 students). As a college preparatory school, CAG places great emphasis on a strong academic program and boasts one of the best bilingual programs in Central America. Graduates are prepared to enter universities in Guatemala, the United States or abroad. About 99% of the graduates pursue a postsecondary degree. About two-thirds of the students are Guatemalan while roughly 15% are from the United States. Many parents of CAG students are the social, political and economic leaders of Guatemala. The School follows a US academic year calendar (August-June).
The General Director is the School’s chief executive, overseeing principals in the Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle and High Schools. The School seeks an academic leader who is an effective team-builder and communicator, proficient in both English and Spanish, with strong interpersonal skills and experience within both the American and the International school systems. The compensation package is competitive and includes housing and travel support. For further information about the School, please visit the School’s website at http://www.cag.edu.gt/.
A comprehensive profile of the School and the leadership profile it seeks in its General Director is available by contacting Jeff Bradley at jbradley@educatorscollaborative.com.
Interested candidates should contact:
Jeff Bradley 1-603-545-7689 |
To submit papers, please email and send hard copies of a letter of interest, a résumé, a personal statement and at least three references to:
Jeffrey C. Bradley, Partner
Educators’ Collaborative
31 Longview Drive
Bow, NH 03304
Phone: 603-545-7689
Email: jbradley@educatorscollaborative.com