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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for international school director in the United States is $78,174.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An International School Director is responsible for overseeing the academic and administrative operations of an international school. They set strategic goals, manage faculty and staff, ensure compliance with educational standards, and maintain strong relationships with parents, students, and accrediting bodies. Their role includes budgeting, curriculum development, policy implementation, and fostering a multicultural learning environment. Successful directors possess leadership, communication, and organizational skills to create a high-quality educational experience.

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International School Directors often navigate challenges such as managing a culturally diverse staff and student body, complying with different national and international accreditation standards, and adapting curricula to meet varied academic expectations. They must also handle frequent staff turnover due to relocations and ensure consistent school policies across multiple linguistic or cultural backgrounds. Successful directors develop robust communication channels and promote an inclusive school culture, helping students and staff thrive in a dynamic international environment. These challenges make the role stimulating and rewarding, but require strong leadership, adaptability, and collaboration.

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To thrive as an International School Director, you need extensive experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, and staff management, often supported by a master's degree in education or administration. Familiarity with international accreditation standards, student information systems, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Exceptional intercultural communication, conflict resolution, and strategic vision are key soft skills for the role. These abilities are critical to successfully leading a diverse school community and driving academic excellence in a global context.

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Infographic showing various International School Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 7% Temporary. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,174 per year, or $37.6 per hour.

Japanese Saturday School Monitor

Kennedy International School

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$27.41/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction, thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.
About our Role
We are looking for a part-time Monitor to join our Japanese School for the Saturday Program.
The ideal candidate possesses a balance of high support, growth mindset, and innate joy of working with students.
This role will be starting immediately.
This role will be from 8:30- 2:00 pm on Saturdays and reports into the Saturday Japanese School Director.
We are looking for a Monitor for the Lower School to join our diverse team. The Monitor provides a welcoming, competent presence on the Lower School campus, interfacing primarily with students, teachers and staff, and administrators. Being punctual and possessing composure, a keen attention to safety and health, and an enjoyment working with nursery to elementary students are key for a successful Monitor.
Requirements
  • Serve as a key support staff member for PE (physical education) hours.
  • Monitor incoming/outgoing traffic and interactions with a keen eye for potential issues in order to protect the well-being of students, staff, and the sanctity of the educational environment
  • Coordinate the efficient and safe movement of students during arrival and dismissal of lunch and recess hours, including aiding in hallway management
  • Create a positive and welcoming environment to our students by ensuring lunch and recess spaces are clean, welcoming, and informative
  • Support students' positive behavior by enforcing school wide rules to make sure the Lower School operations are running smoothly
  • Participate in facilitating and overseeing students' health, safety, and behavior in indoor and outdoor settings throughout the school year
  • Contribute to the school's seamless operation by maintaining open and proactive communication with faculty and staff
  • Provide general support and related work as required

Qualifications
  • High school diploma required
  • Japanese fluency required
  • One year of monitoring and facilitating students, implementing school lunch and recess routines and processes, or relevant work experience in a school
  • A strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with students, school administrators, teachers, and staff
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • At ease with and communicates well with primary school students
  • A demonstrated capacity for collaboration, consistency and reliability, and calm composure under pressure
  • High levels of professionalism and dedication to helping students grow and learn in an innovative educational setting highly preferred
  • Possesses a growth mindset and an innate joy in serving families and students
  • Background check clearance is required to work at Kennedy International School

Benefits
The hourly rate for this position is $27.41

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