Elementary School Vice Principal
しょうがっこうふくこうちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Elementary School Teachers
Summary
The elementary school vice principal assists the principal in elementary schools, handling educational activities, school operations, and guidance and management of teaching staff.
Description
The elementary school vice principal serves as an assistant to the principal, planning and managing educational programs, providing guidance and evaluation to teaching staff, and handling student guidance and parent correspondence. They also oversee school events, crisis management, and safety management, coordinate with local communities and education boards, and act on behalf of the principal when absent. Utilizing extensive experience in educational settings and broad knowledge, leadership is required to ensure smooth school operations.
Future Outlook
Due to the impact of declining birthrates leading to consolidations of elementary schools, management positions may decrease, but expectations for leadership in educational reforms and promotion of ICT introduction are increasing.
Personality Traits
Can Respond Flexibly / Excellent Communication Skills / Has Cooperativeness / Has Leadership / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Holidays on Weekends and National Holidays / Regular Employee / Transfers Possible / Works at Educational Institution
Career Path
Elementary School Teacher → Grade Level Director → Vice Principal → Principal → Education Board Guidance Officer
Required Skills
Crisis Management / Curriculum Development / Event Operations / Student Understanding and Counseling / Teaching Staff Guidance and Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Committee Coordination / Communication Skills (English) / Communication Skills (Parent Correspondence) / ICT-Utilized Education
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To collaborate with parents, teaching staff, and the community. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there is a role to demonstrate leadership and take the lead. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning and implementation management of educational programs and school operations are necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because solving issues in school operations is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it involves stress from parent correspondence and handling troubles. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To advance tasks in collaboration with teaching staff. |
Related Qualifications
- Elementary School Teacher License
Aliases
- Deputy Principal
- Elementary School Deputy Principal
Related Jobs
- Elementary School Principal
- Elementary School Teacher
- Junior High School Vice Principal