Independent Mandarin and Spanish immersion day school for students ages 2 through Grade 5  based in NY and NJ is seeking an administrator for a Mandarin immersion assistant director position.  This individual is a key member of the administration reporting to the director,  supporting the planning and operations of the school on two campuses - one in Manhattan, NY and the other in North Central NJ.  This position is available immediately for the upcoming school year 2018-2019.  If interested, please send resume and cover letter to hr@hwis.org by July 8, 2018.

Mandarin Immersion –Assistant Director (June, 2018)

Job Description

Job title: Mandarin Immersion –Assistant Director
Location: Based in Manhattan, New York but requires travel to Stirling, NJ for oversight of

Mandarin program and participation in events, meetings)

Reports to: School Director
Classification: Salary, exempt
Work schedule: 11 months (August-June)
Position summary:
Oversee and manage all aspects of immersion program related to program development and
implementation on a day to day basis.
Major responsibilities:
• Oversees the implementation of the Mandarin language immersion model through planning and
supervision of daily school operation.
• Takes the role of Assistant Director to attract, develop and instructional staff including development of professional training, modeling, mentoring, coaching and evaluation.
• Key member of administration team supporting school events, meetings in both NY and NJ.
• Oversees the continuous development of curriculum and program for academic content alignment, materials review and alignment and assessment of student performance.
• Initiates and oversees parent and school academic communications, conferences, meetings, progress reports and newsletters.
• Participates in open houses, forums and outreach to prospective and current families.
• Oversees compliance with licensing regulations for early childhood and elementary programs.
• Instrumental in developing positive school culture and values.
• Ensure proper coverage during school operating hours. Support other auxiliary programs - after
school, enrichment, summer and vacation camps.
• Coordinates activities with the parent association.
Qualifications:
• 6+ years’ experience as an immersion teacher required; school administrative experience
strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Mandarin required and strong command of English
• Master’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, TESOL or other educational
preferred.
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong communicator and team player
• Very well-organized and detail-oriented.

HudsonWay Immersion School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, or disability