Pedagogical Leader
Boutique Multicultural School | Nursery through Elementary
We are looking for a leader who can elevate teaching practice, support educators with clarity and warmth, communicate beautifully with families, and protect the integrity of a growing child-centered, inquiry-based learning culture.
Our school serves children in a multicultural environment where learning is built through relationships, observation, meaningful projects, creativity, documentation, and deep respect for each child’s potential.
The Opportunity
As Pedagogical Leader, you will become the guardian of the school’s educational quality.
You will work closely with classroom educators, leadership, family-facing teams, and psycho-pedagogical specialists to ensure that every child experiences a coherent, beautiful, and developmentally meaningful journey.
It is a leadership role for someone who loves being close to children, teachers, families, and the everyday life of a school. You will observe classrooms, coach educators, strengthen learning projects, guide documentation, support family communication, and help the school continuously evolve its pedagogical identity.
The right person will bring both pedagogical depth and human sensitivity: someone who can think strategically, speak clearly, listen deeply, and lead with both standards and heart.
You may be a strong fit if you are someone who:
- Has meaningful experience in pedagogical leadership.
- Understands how to design learning around curiosity.
- Can coach teachers.
- Communicates clearly and confidently with families.
- Enjoys building systems, rituals, and shared language that improve school quality.
- Is comfortable working across multiple age groups, from toddlers to elementary-aged children.
- Values multicultural environments and can relate respectfully to diverse families.
- Is organized, proactive, and comfortable reinforcing structure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and strengthen the school’s pedagogical program across nursery, preschool, and elementary.
- Review and update curriculum structures, learning experiences, and pedagogical practices.
- Support educators in designing meaningful interdisciplinary projects.
- Observe classrooms and provide actionable feedback.
- Facilitate pedagogical meetings, reflection sessions, and professional development.
- Support teachers in planning, documentation, classroom decision-making, and family communication.
- Collaborate with psycho-pedagogical specialists on child-specific needs and interventions.
- Ensure coherence between the school’s philosophy and daily classroom practice.
- Help present the school’s educational model to prospective families.
- Strengthen family understanding, participation, and trust.
- Coordinate or supervise workshops, enrichment experiences, and special programs.
- Promote a culture of innovation, reflection, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Degree in Education or Pedagogy
- Leadership experience working in preschool, elementary, or mixed-age educational environments
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, or lead educators
- Strong understanding of child development and progressive educational practices such as Waldorf Montessori and Reggio
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort communicating with families in a professional school setting.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
- Bilingual ability in Spanish and English
Next Steps
If you're interested in transforming education and becoming a part of a growing team of passionate professionals please fill out your application, it'll be great getting the opportunity to know you better.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 11 months
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing and able to work in Guadalajara, Jal. staring August 3rd 2026?
- What do you believe children need most from school during the first twelve years of life?
- What do adults need to be able to provide that?
Education:
Experience:
- Educational Leadership: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Advanced English (Required)
Work Location: In person
