JOB DETAILS

Head of School

CompanyShu Ren International School
LocationBerkeley
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 27, 2026
About The Company
Shu Ren International School is an independent, co-educational day school in Berkeley, CA for students in Pre-K through 5th grade. We opened in 2008 with Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade and have added a grade each year since then. We offer a dual-immersion education in Chinese and English centered around an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework. Shu Ren was founded on the belief that children should be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to be engaged global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. We strive to educate students to be effective and creative problem solvers, with knowledge of other world regions and global issues; skills in communicating in multiple languages and working in cross-cultural environments; and values of respect and concern for the diverse cultures and peoples of the world. Shu Ren provides an academically rigorous but fun environment where children are nurtured to become independent, open-minded, and enthusiastic lifelong learners.
About the Role

Description

THIS NOTICE IS BEING POSTED BECAUSE AN APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT ALIEN

LABOR CERTIFICATION IS BEING FILED FOR HEAD OF SCHOOL. ANY PERSON MAY

PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE BEARING ON THIS APPLICATION TO UNITED

STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION,

OFFICE OF FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION, 200 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW, ROOM

N-5311, WASHINGTON, DC 20210:


JOB OPENING:


Head of School (Berkeley, CA) –Plan, direct, and coordinate the academic, administrative, or

auxiliary activities of International Baccalaureate program combined with Mandarin

Immersion language program at kindergarten and elementary school; Oversee operations of

the school, including supervising both the English and Chinese curriculums and the Primary

Years Programme (PYP) from grade 1 through 6; Monitor curriculum, grading, testing,

reporting to parents and conducting periodic program evaluations to improve curriculum and

teaching including ICT, Sociolinguistics, applying Second language acquisition pedagogy and

educational linguistics; Design and develop creative curriculum on second language acquisition

pedagogy including foreign language program; Work with the administrative team and faculty

to coordinate the development of effective administrative procedures; Observe, evaluate, and

assess students' language, creativity, and social skills development in Chinese based on formal

testing and performance-based assessment; Manage the school’s annual budget in conjunction

with the school board with prudent and fiscally responsible policies, procedures, and practices.



WORKING CONDITIONS:


40 hours per week

$178,210~$185k per year

Location of job: Berkeley, CA

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have Bachelor degree in Education or Chinese Language & Literature plus 2 years

experience in job offered. As an alternative to Bachelor’s degree, 2 year college study plus 1

year experience in education is acceptable. Require certification in TCSOL, proficiency in

Chinese and English plus skills and working knowledge of IB PYP.

Key Skills
Curriculum DevelopmentSecond Language Acquisition PedagogyEducational LinguisticsProgram EvaluationBudget ManagementAdministrative ProceduresPerformance-Based AssessmentICTSociolinguisticsChineseEnglishIB PYP
Categories
EducationManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Head of School will plan, direct, and coordinate the academic and administrative activities for an International Baccalaureate program combined with Mandarin Immersion at the kindergarten and elementary levels. This includes overseeing school operations, supervising both English and Chinese curriculums, monitoring grading and testing, and managing the annual budget.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$178,210 - $185,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
48
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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