CEO of Education for GrowBright Vision in Malaysia

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:             CEO of Education for GrowBright Vision

 

EFFECTIVE DATE:            Fall 2018

 

POSITION SUMMARY:      To provide leadership and oversight of the education development of the GrowBright Vision group of schools including GrowBright Academy and JoyKids Preschools.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to:                 Education Board of Directors as outlined the organization chart below.

Responsibilities:         Curriculum development, teacher training and development, student progress and development, community engagement, and oversight of the day to day leadership of all schools in GrowBright Vision.

Relates to:                  Gateway Regional Director; Gateway Malaysia National Director, and the heads of Administration Departments of GrowBright Vision.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION &             • Minimum undergraduate degree in Education with a Masters preferred.

EXPERIENCE:              • Intercultural experience; English proficiency

• Five years’ experience as Director of a School or Educational organization
• Proven experience leading teams of educators and project managers.

SKILLS:                                          

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and implement healthy team dynamics
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Competence in use of Office 365 (SharePoint, Skype, etc)
• Mature Christian experience, sound judgement, and professional skill

PERSONAL:                

• Philosophy of life and lifestyle that aligns with the policies, objectives, and doctrinal position of Gateway Education Global and GrowBright Vision
• Active participant in a local church
• Team player, positive outlook, love for people

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the GrowBright Vision Education strategic plan.

Duties:

• Pray
• Strategize with Education Board of Governance to develop the education objectives for GrowBright Vision.
• Develop ways to track students’ progress and create plans to support and encourage student’s growth both academically and personsally.
• Support and facilitate the continual improvement of GrowBright Vision facilities and infrastructure.
• Regular communication with Regional Director

2. Seek to develop the best curriculum plan for the various schools within GrowBright Vision.

Duties:

• Work with consultants on developing curriculum.
• Collaborate with Gateway Educational Services as developing curriculum.
• Develop and maintain relationships with like-minded educators in Malaysia to see what best practices are in Malaysia.

3. Provide and develop teacher training and development for teachers at all of GrowBright Vision’s schools.

Duties:

• Research and develop training for teachers at GrowBright Academy
• Develop plans to ensure all teachers receive the necessary training for their particular role and area.
• Work with Gateway Educational and Support Services to ensure effective policies and trainings are implemented

4. Create and develop community opportunities for GrowBrigth Vision schools.

Duties:

• Research and work with GrowBright Vision Board of Directors to create community outreach plan
• Connect with local churches to create partnerships.
• Connect with like-minded agencies in the greater KL area to create partnerships.
• Develop community outreach opportunities and ensure that all GrowBright Vision schools are participating in these opportunities.
• Report back to the GrowBright Vision Board of Directors annually on these partnerships.

Duties and responsibilities performed within one’s capabilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

 Gateway General Member Expectations

1. Finances: All in country expenses will be covered through a salary, housing, and flights through GrowBright Vision. Additional support can be raised through Gateway for retirement, global health insurance, and other out of country expenses.
2. Personal and Professional Development: participate actively in personal growth and lifelong learning; stay in touch with church/fellowship; regular counselling/ coaching; report regularly on ministry, personal life, and finances; participate in meetings and conferences mandatory for all missionaries (e.g. field ministry days, prayer days, training, etc.).