Job Description
Plans are well underway to open The New Global American School in Singapore in July 2025 under the direction of an Interim Head of School who is developing the school. A permanent Head of School is sought to begin in July 2026. The school will eventually serve 1500-2000 students from grades 1 through 12, and it is the intention of the school's founders to begin initially with enrolling students in the lower school, with growth occurring over time into older grades.
The New Global American School in Singapore will provide students with a world-class education informed by cognitive science and learner-centered innovations. Experiential learning at all levels will be a central curricular and pedagogical approach. It will offer a challenging and creative curriculum utilizing global best practices, supplemented with thematic interdisciplinary units and project-based learning. It aspires to do this by blending the best curricular and pedagogical elements of the most effective and compelling university preparatory schools in the world and by creating an educational community for students and faculty alike that helps students shape their character in community with others. Students will graduate from the New Global American School with a world-class formal education, a depth of appreciation for the history and culture of others, and a commitment to making important and lasting contributions to society and the welfare of others while at The New Global American School and afterward.
Partnerships
The New Global American School has formalized a unique partnership agreement with Riverdale Country School in New York City, one of the top private schools in the United States. Riverdale is internationally recognized as being at the forefront of K–12 educational innovations. The partnership with Riverdale will be an extraordinary asset in achieving The New Global American School's goal of creating a school where students receive the finest, most research-based, and up-to-date education possible.
After years of research, Riverdale has developed a curriculum that is highly innovative, experiential, and rich in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary opportunities. This provides The New Global American School with a deeply embedded partnership that provides it with exclusive rights to implement and administer Riverdale's curricular and instructional models in Singapore as well as ongoing support to develop curriculum and instructional practice. This partnership includes collaboration on curriculum, instruction, student assessment, and other teaching elements of The New Global American School in alignment with Riverdale's high academic standards and expectations.
Riverdale Country School will support The New Global American School in program development and ongoing quality control. All aspects of the collaboration with Riverdale will reflect the world-class standards synonymous with Riverdale. The New Global American School has also established a long-term agreement with Riverdale for ongoing faculty training from Riverdale's professional development subsidiary, Plussed Learning.
Living in Singapore
Singapore has developed a reputation for being one of the most desirable locations in the world to live and work. According to HSBC, "Singapore has quickly developed a unique hybrid culture that makes it a favorite among expats. Singapore's identity is built on multiculturalism, and Singaporeans are proud to attract people worldwide. This 'Singapore Spirit' significantly impacts new arrivals who feel welcomed with open arms into their new community, which is a great help with the practicalities of daily living. It's unsurprising that the country is the best destination for expats moving with children."
Singapore is well known for its safety and cleanliness. Moreover, given its location in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore is ideal for travel. Residents can easily escape for the weekend to one of the region's many idyllic beaches and islands.
Application Materials:
We encourage a preliminary conversation with Mary Seppala or George Sanderson (see below) to learn more about this exceptional opportunity. Those interested are asked to submit these materials, in the order listed, in a Single Merged Document:
•EC Candidate Summary Sheet (contact consultants below for this document)
•Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee
•Current résumé
•Statement of Educational Leadership
•A list of five or more references with contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses)
•EC Disclosure Form (contact consultants below for this document)
Search Calendar:
Dossiers will be reviewed upon receipt
Contact Information:
Mary Seppala, Educators Collaborative
mseppala@educatorscollaborative.com
George Sanderson, Educators Collaborative
gsanderson@educatorscollaborative.com
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Educators Collaborative, LLC is a consortium of former independent school heads whose hands-on leadership experience is one of our clients’ most valuable resources. The twelve Educators Collaborative Partners have acted as the heads of independent schools of all types and sizes in all regions of the country. Collectively, the partners have served more than 75 educational institutions as directors or trustees. EC Partners have also served regional accrediting agencies as chairs of committees evaluating dozens of independent schools in the United States and abroad.
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