The Seventh-day Adventist Primary School St. Eustatius is a growing, creative, and innovative school dedicated to serving the island of St. Eustatius by providing quality education in a Christ-centered environment. Guided by faith and values, our school is part of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist educational system, whose mission is to offer holistic education that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. Through this foundation, we prepare our students to grow academically, socially, and spiritually, enabling them to serve God and function responsibly within the global community.
Position/Title: Director
- The overall Leadership: Management and Administration of Seventh day Adventist School Sint Eustatius
- Definition: Development and prioritizing of educational services aligned with the Adventist Education Philosophy and the vision for our children
- Management: Co-ordinating and evaluating of school services deliveries. Oversees all school personnel, curriculum implementation and programs
- Planning: Development and implement organization polices and the board of management directives.
- Authority: Exercising a high degree of initiative, professionalism, shared responsibilities and independent judgement within the policy framework of the institution.
- Evaluation: Willing and open to collective ideas yet understand that subjection to review by an administrative superior, through discussions and written reports is health to organization ethos.
- Motivation: Inspired and driven by the potential of the institution and making sure the audience feel involve.
- Communication: Effectively communicate ideas and feelings paramount to the objectives of the institution.
To educate and develop children who are/have:
- Internalized sound spiritual and moral values.
- Able to fulfil their divine potential
- Academically balanced
- Healthy and growing normally
- Well-adjusted socially and culturally
- Emotionally mature and joyful
Education/Experience
- Considerable experience in the field of Education and training as evidenced by the possession of a Master’s degree in an appropriate field, from a recognized University.
- Training in Education Leadership, School Based Management System and Administration, or related areas.
- Proficiency in English language & with and understanding of the Dutch language
- Knowledge in maintaining education quality through the quality framework developed by the Dutch education Inspectorate for Dutch Caribbean region.
- Minimum of two years as Head of an Educational Institution, or as Vice-Principal.
- Experiences in Human Resources responsibility or advance training in HR.
- Experience in Adventist Education at a leadership level.
- Be SDA Teacher Certified.
- Preferably of the Seventh-day Adventist beliefs
What We Offer
- Salary conform function scale 12 ranging from a minimum of USD 4,517 to a maximum of USD 5,924 per month, based on a 36-hour workweek, increased by 12.1 % equalization/Statia allowance. Salary placement is determined by knowledge and experience;
- Holiday allowance (8.33% of annual income);
- 13th month salary (8.33% of annual income);
- Vitality allowance;
- A pension scheme administered by the Caribbean Netherlands Pension Fund (PCN).
How to Apply:
Persons interested in this position must submit the following information:
- Cover letter which should include your basic philosophy of life and your primary objectives.
- Curriculum vitae/Resume
- Copies of all certificates, diplomas and transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- A letter of recommendation from your church Pastor
- A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG);
- A medical examination required for admission to the pension fund (participation is mandatory, including an employee contribution).
The application package must be emailed or sent to the North Caribbean Conference HR Department by February 20, 2026:
Dr. Howard Simon, Executive Secretary /HR Director, PO Box 580, Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00821, email: vacancy@sdaschooleux.org and secretary@northcarib.org