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The Search Associates Advantage
Since 1990, our Leadership Search and Consulting Services Team has partnered with schools and boards all over the world to recruit, select, and hire upwards of 1,000 executive and school level leaders.
We are pleased to be partnering with the American School of Quito in Ecuador to find their next Director General.
The School
Colegio Americano de Quito opened its doors on October 14, 1940, with 162 students, offering a secular education based on democratic principles. Its founders – Galo Plaza Lasso and Boaz Long began a long relationship between the two countries, Ecuador, and the United States, educating future leaders on principles of equality, active participation, freedom of expression, and respect for others.
MISSION: "To educate with excellence in an environment of liberty, well-rounded human beings with integrity, committed to their well-being, that of society and the environment."
VISION: "To be recognized as a leading bilingual school for excellence, in the forefront of academic and humanistic programs, educating in a safe and harmonious environment, well-rounded human beings with integrity, capable of making positive change."
Position Overview
The Board of Directors of the American School of Quito is seeking a new Director General for a minimum four to five-year contract beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Director General will be responsible for all aspects of the School’s operations and work closely with the Board on strategic and long-term planning with an eye toward educational and financial planning, as well as new campus development, serving as the priorities.
The Director General will:
- Model the American School of Quito’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
- Honor the American School of Quito’s history and traditions.
- Ensure excellence in both the educational program and the administration of the School.
- Provide learning-centric leadership to students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Work with the Board of Directors and School’s management to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices and ensure successful implementation of the American School of Quito’s Strategic and Master Plans.
- Maintain financial discipline and fiscal accountability.
- Maintain the American School of Quito as the leading national school of choice amid increasing competition in Quito.
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