Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Oakland & Emeryville, CA

Head of School
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) is an independent PreK-8 school that offers a multilingual, international education
that inspires students to engage with a changing global world with character and empathy. As an International
Baccalaureate (IB) World School in the heart of the East Bay of California, EBI helps students engage as global citizens
and critical thinkers. EBI welcomes nominations and applications for a creative, visionary, and thoughtful educational
leader to serve as its next Head of School beginning July 1, 2024.

ABOUT ESCUELA BILINGÜE INTERNACIONAL
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) educates approximately 370 students and has two California campuses located in
Oakland (Alcatraz campus, grades PK-1) and Emeryville (San Pablo campus, grades 2- 8). Guided by the International
Baccalaureate (IB) tenets that promote inquiry, respect, and understanding among an array of diverse learners, Escuela
Bilingüe Internacional is the only Spanish-English bilingual IB independent school in Northern California. A personable
and inclusive school community with a welcoming culture, EBI provides a rich, multilingual, international learning
experience for its students. In addition, EBI families play an integral part in the school’s development and help the

school meet its educational, socio-cultural, and fundraising goals. As a school of distinction, EBI embraces its strong
cultural heritage and is authentic in its commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice.

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL | LAS RESPONSABILIDADES DEL DIRECTOR DE LA ESCUELA
EBI’s Head of School serves as chief executive officer overseeing all aspects of its programs and operational functions.
The Head of School is appointed by and reports to the Board of Trustees. The Head of School works collaboratively with a
passionate and dedicated community of educators to continue to advance EBI’s mission and is a visible and engaged
presence in the day-to-day of the school. The Head of School leads a senior administrative leadership team of nine:
Division Head PK-1 & SEL Alcatraz, Division Head 2-5, Division Head 6-8, Director of Academic Programs & MYP
Coordinator, Director of Learning Services & SEL, Director of Finance & Operations, Director of Human Resources,
Director of Aventura Programs, and Director of Development.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS | LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS Y CALIFICACIONES NECESARIAS
The ideal candidate for EBI’s Head of School should possess many of the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Alignment with EBI's mission, core values, and strategic goals
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, yet decisive, leadership style

• A high level of cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in their approach to

• Demonstrated commitment to building community with a focus on healthy and positive relationships
• Proactive, hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and initiative
• High emotional intelligence, along with warmth, energy, and enthusiasm
• Genuine passion for working with adolescents, coupled with a sense of humor and inspirational character
• Demonstrated success in organizational leadership and fiscal and risk management, especially in an educational

The anticipated salary range for this role is $300,000 - $400,000 with a generous benefits package that includes a housing
allowance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The search committee for EBI’s Head of School is now accepting applications and nominations and will begin reviewing
materials immediately. Requested application materials include a letter of interest and current resume. Candidate
materials should be sent to the following email address: EBIHOS@storbecksearch.com.

To learn more about this opportunity, please review the position profile.

EBI is being assisted in this search by Storbeck Search. For additional information, please contact:

For more information, please visit Escuela Bilingüe Internacional online.

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is a non-profit 501(c)3. In accordance with federal law, the school maintains a strict
policy of nondiscrimination regarding employment and work responsibilities and welcomes and encourages
applications from diverse candidates. In addition, the School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religion, national and ethnic origin, family configuration and sexual/gender orientation, disability, or other legally
protected status in admission or in providing access to the rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally
available to all students and their families, including educational policies, financial aid programs, or athletic,

extra-curricular, and other school- administered programs and activities.