Purpose & Scope

The Assistant Principal / Head Teacher plays a pivotal role in collaborating with the school Principal to oversee and implement policies, regulations, and procedures. This ensures a secure and supportive environment for all students and staff, aligning with the school's mission and vision.

Organizational Relationships

The Assistant Principal is a member of the school leadership team. He/she will also liaise with…

• The School Operations team

• The U.S. Sahaja Education Steering Committee

• Representatives of various government departments as needed (ex: Fire, Health)

The Role

The Assistant Principal plays a vital role in managing school operations during academic terms and between terms. He/she will work collaboratively with the educational team and the current school principal to:

Manage and develop the school culture (assistant principal)

• Maintain an equilibrium between spiritual development and academic progress.

• Ensure the relationship between the teachers, dorm staff and students is healthy, joyful, dynamic and inspirational.

• Ensure the quality of the teaching staff, both on an academic and a vibrational level.

• Facilitate co-operative approaches to learning, teaching and evaluation. 

• Foster positive working relationships between all members of the staff.

• Actively work towards the development of a shared vision for the future of the school.

• Support the efficient management and administration of the school.

Provide educational leadership within the school's community (head teacher aspect according to qualifications)

• Share educational best practices for early childhood and elementary education according to qualifications.

• Oversee curriculum and documentation of learning and outcomes.

• Oversee the daily schedule.

• Ensure that the educational standards are met for each class.

• Maintain compliance with school policies and regulations.

• Manage operations and documentation (see roles and responsibilities for more info.)

• Gain an understanding of the school culture in order to help train and supervise staff.

•    Recruit staff and work with the school board in the hiring process.

Take responsibility for the school communication system and manage relationships in representing the school:

• Establish and maintain an effective and efficient communications network: communicate with parents and other stakeholders.

• Through regular staff meetings, ensure staff are consulted on and informed about all matters that concern them. 

• Interact with representatives of various government departments (Fire, Health, educational, etc.)

• File reports as required.

• Communicate with VND or the Steering Committee or School Operations Team as requested.

Participate in Daily Collective Life

Living ashram-style in Shri Mataji’s house on the beautiful, vibrated land of Canajoharie, the Assistant Principal will participate in routine living tasks, and take turns leading meditations and weekly havans and pujas.  

Qualities and Qualifications

The ISSC is seeking a Sahaja Yogi or Yogini with the following characteristics and experience.

•  Balanced, wise, respected and well-established in Sahaja Yoga.

• Fluent in both written and spoken English. 

• Experience with technology to support record-keeping and communication, as well as with social media to extend communications about the school on a variety of platforms.

• Holds a university teaching degree for primary/secondary education or a degree in early childhood education.

• At least five years’ experience in a primary school education or similar.

• The necessary leadership qualities and management skills to run a primary school.