Assistant Principal

CEIS Overview
The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and
support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on
the island of Eleuthera. The diverse educational initiatives, including our High School Semester
and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, Elementary Learning Center, and our Community

Engagement and Partnerships, deliver unique educational journeys in conjunction with the authentic

and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research and sustainable development at the

Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research, and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for,
and redesigning how education is delivered.

Our School
Deep Creek Middle School is an independent day school in the settlement of Deep Creek, on the
island of Eleuthera, in The Bahamas. It was founded by The Island School in September 2001 with the
goal of increasing access to educational resources for people in South Eleuthera and preparing the
future leaders of The Bahamas. The school has grown to serve students in grades 7, 8 and 9. DCMS
offers an experiential approach to the Bahamian national curriculum.

Within the framework of The Island School’s vision of leadership effecting change, DCMS creates a
learning environment where students not only learn the subject matter from the Bahamian national
curriculum, but focus on academic growth, leadership and responsible citizenship. In order to
achieve these core values, our programs and curriculum teach critical thinking, problem solving,
communication and social skills.

General Responsibilities
The Middle School Assistant Principal shares in the responsibilities of running a remote campus,
working closely with the principal of DCMS as well as other program leaders and community members.
This role includes both administrative (⅔) and teaching responsibilities (⅓). With oversight from
the Principal, the Assistant Principal will take responsibility for student support, discipline,
and coordination of daily schedules and activities. DCMS prides itself as a model of place-based and

experiential learning in partnership with other programs atThe Island School. As part of managing the

daily schedule, the Assistant Principal will take a lead role in coordinating and envisioning the partnership

opportunities including School Without Walls, community engagement, and project-based learning opportunities.

The primary responsibilities of the Middle School Assistant Principal will include, but not be
limited to:

• In all decisions, ensure alignment with The Island School vision, mission, and core values

• Support leadership on all facets of middle school life, especially curriculum, teaching/learning
  and student support

• Support the school’s strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations

• Assist with administrative tasks such as creating yearly/weekly schedules, managing programming
  logistics and creating handbooks and other informational materials

• Provide leadership and record-keeping for attendance, student support and discipline
  coordinate daily after school programming, including tutoring, sports and the arts

• Work with colleagues across the organization to coordinate the curriculum and logistics for
  School Without Walls and Community Engagement programs

• Coordinate local and international student travel, including the Grade 8 trip and summer camps

• Communicate and engage regularly with staff and families to maintain trust and rapport and build
  a strong home-school partnership

• Embrace diversity and consistently demonstrate intercultural understanding and empathy

• Maintain a healthy and respectful school culture that ensures a safe, positive climate for
  teaching and learning

• Teach one or more classes per semester

• Serve as the advisor for 6-8 students

Qualifications

• BA or higher in education or a teachable subject
• 5+ years of experience in the following areas: teaching, experiential or outdoor education and/or
  school leadership
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with adolescents
• A commitment to culturally diverse teaching and demonstrated intercultural competence
• Interest in implementing experiential inquiry-based learning pedagogy
• Interest in exploring concepts through real world applications
• Excellent communication, social, and problem-solving skills
• A willingness to go above and beyond typical teaching expectations
• A proven record of reliably fulfilling professional responsibilities
• Must have a willingness to work non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends) and adaptability

and flexibility for remote island living.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Access to dining hall for on-campus meals when available
• Medical insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental reimbursement
• Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years of service
• Professional development opportunities
• Housing provided

We are collecting applications until the position is filled.

We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Bahamians.