The following call is an intra-division call and is ONLY for volunteers from the
North American Division (which includes the following countries:
Bermuda, Canada, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, FS of, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, St. Pierre and Miquelon, United States).
Please do not apply unless you qualify as a North American Division "intra-division" volunteer.
| Position Description |
| Country: |
Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) |
| Calling Organization: |
Saipan SDA Elementary School |
| Position Type(s): |
Principal
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| Length of Service: |
22-24 months |
| Who makes Final Decision: |
Top Receiving Org |
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| Beginning Date: |
Jul 28, 2020
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| Ending Date: |
Jun 30, 2022 |
| Urgent? |
No |
| Application Deadline: |
May 31, 2020 |
| Cancel call if not filled by: |
Jan 1, 2021 |
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| Duties: |
Duties include but are not limited to: daily management of this PreK-12 Adventist school; hiring, supervision, and evaluation of school staff (including 24-hour supervision and care of volunteer staff); responsibility for all academic affairs, management of school/student issues on campus, oversight of all grounds and maintenance needs, regular communication with the GMM Education department including the submission of requested documents and information, participation at all duly-called principals' meetings, etc. all in cooperation with the local school board. This person will also be involved with religious activities on campus and in their local church.
The principal will:
a. By precept and example seek to uphold Christ as Friend and Lord and endeavor to lead students and staff to a similar understanding.
b. Maintain (or oversee the maintenance of) and submit as requested careful records of enrollment, scholastic performance, financial statements and budgets, calendars, board meeting minutes, and others as needed.
c. Prepare and chair regularly-scheduled staff meetings.
d. Create (or oversee the creation of) and make annual revisions to the student and staff handbooks/bulletins.
e. Regularly attend church services and events and assist your staff as needed in their ministries in church programs (Sabbath School classes, Pathfinder club, youth meetings, door-to-door and prison ministries, etc.) according to talents and abilities. |
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| On-site Orientation Provided? |
Yes |
| Stipend during Orientation? |
Yes |
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| Orientation Date: |
Jul 28, 2020 |
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| Voice tape/phone interview required? |
Yes |
| Institution requires signed agreement? |
Yes |
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| Acceptable Dress: |
Men teach in long pants (no jeans) but may wear shorts off campus or after school. Men must wear collared shirts to church meetings. Women may wear loose fitting skirts and dresses past the knee or modest dress slacks when working. Women may wear long, modest shorts, slacks or pants when going off campus. |
| Unacceptable Dress: |
Women - Tight and/or short shorts are never acceptable, nor sleeveless or sheer blouses or dresses. A conservative hairstyle is preferred for men and women. Please refrain from bringing or wearing jewelry. |
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| Travel and Visa |
| Destination City: |
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) |
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| Airport: |
Saipan International Airport (SPN) |
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| Travel from Airport to Destination: |
Will be picked up by school personnel |
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| Required Inoculations |
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| Other Medical Recommendations |
Go to www.cdc.gov and click Travelers' Health, then choose your destination recommendations. |
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| Visa Required? |
No |
Visa Type: |
Only U.S. Citizens apply |
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Who Applies: |
Applicant |
| Work Permit Required? |
No |
Who Applies: |
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| Police Clearance Required: |
No |
| HIV Clearance Required: |
No |
| Child Protection Clearance Required: |
No |
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| Send papers to: |
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| Deadline: |
May 31, 2020 |
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| Visa/Travel Details: |
Volunteers must have a US Passport or permission to work in the US. |
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| Additional Information |
| Saipan is the capital island of the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to the north of Guam. Our Saipan SDA Elementary School is an EC-8 school located on beautiful grounds. Over 100 students attend PreK through grade 8 plus the 3 Early Childhood rooms are filled to capacity.
Important Orientation Information: Plan to attend the student missionary Orientation meetings, arriving at Honolulu International Airport (HNL), Hawaii, on July, 27, 2020 for principal's meetings. With the SM Orientation beginning Friday, July 31 which begin at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Departure to the island schools is on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, on UA201 to Guam, arriving on Thursday, August 6, and then proceeding to Saipan the next morning, August 7, on UA174.
Applicants need to hold a current US work permit or US passport. This is because of local visa restrictions and limitations on Saipan.
***For volunteers from divisions other than NAD, please work with your Division Volunteer Coordinator regarding important ticketing information with MTS Travel. Division Volunteer Coordinator contact your respective GC coordinator for further information. Pay special attention to the visa information. |