Ministry Opportunity: Director of International School 

Rain Forest International School (RFIS) is seeking a Christian school director with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills in addition to extensive cross-cultural understanding to lead a multicultural staff and student body on a beautiful, large, tranquil campus. Our website: rfis.org

The ideal candidate will have an international mindset, and with the collaboration and support of a very experienced staff, will have the freedom to lead the school and expand its scope in a cross-cultural community. Ideal start date is late May 2025 to prepare for August 2025 school start.

  • Provide spiritual leadership and vision for the school community
  • Work under the policy governance model to implement and report compliance on board policies as defined in the RFIS Policy Manual (can be requested).
  • Lead the Administrative Team made up of: Director of Technical Services, Director of Admin & Finance, Director of Culture, Community and Discipline, Director of Athletics, Director of Academics, Assistant Director
  • Work with the school administrative team to implement board policies and operational policies that stay within board guidelines including:
  • Develop, implement, promote, and evaluate programs and activities that ensure students and faculty meet academic standards and provide a great working environment
  • Identify and help recruit for staffing needs
  • Promote RFIS for student recruitment
  • Ensure the fiscal health of the school
  • Identify assignments, supervise, and ensure appropriate and timely professional development of all staff, with the support of the Assistant Director and Academic Director
  • Communicate clearly in writing and at public events with staff, parents, students, school board, and community
  • A sincere and growing personal faith in Christ and commitment to the great commission
  • Agreement with the school’s statement of faith
  • Ideally, multicultural / cross-cultural experience (ability in French is desirable but not required)
  • At least 5 years of combined experience in teaching and administration, preferably in an international school
  • Master’s degree in Educational Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Since this is a non-paid position, the candidate must be willing to raise their own financial support or self-fund 
  • Must serve with [or be seconded to] an approved Christian mission organization with a presence in Cameroon for the purpose of member care and accountability

Application Requirements:

  • CV / Resume
  • Christian testimony
  • Philosophy of Christian Education (ACSI; can be completed concurrently with interview process)
  • 2 professional and 2 personal references (one from the applicant’s pastor)
  • Criminal background reference check
  • Ideally, an initial 2-year commitment

Initial Contact for Applicants:

  • Tony Westrate, Chair of Director Search Committee, tony_westrate@sil.org
  • All applicants will receive an email confirmation of receipt.
  • Applications will be reviewed at the end of each month (beginning December 2024), until a Director is selected.

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