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Middle School Principal
International School of Los Angeles
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Posted: 11-Feb-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000-$90,000
Preferred Education:
Masters
The School is currently seeking a full-time Middle School Principal for its Burbank Campus. The Middle School Principal provides strategic and operational leadership for the Middle School division (Grades 6–8). This role oversees daily operations, supports student well-being, guides faculty development, and ensures academic excellence across the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6–8) and the French Baccalaureate Program (Grades 6–8). The Middle School Principal serves as the primary point of contact for students, parents, and staff regarding all middle school-related matters.
Essential qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and 3 years of leadership experience in a school setting.
Demonstrated experience working in middle school education (Grades 6–8 or equivalent).
Strong instructional leadership skills
Experience working in a multicultural or international school environment.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
Strong commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and community building.
Authorization to work in the United States (if applicable).
Desirable qualifications:
Fluency in both French and English (strongly preferred).
Experience in a French international school, AEFE or MLF network.
Experience with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) or similar international curriculum.
Previous experience as a middle school principal, assistant principal, or dean.
Experience in a bilingual or dual-track academic model.
Experience in strategic planning, accreditation, or program development.
Familiarity with U.S. independent school environments and parent engagement expectations.
How to apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and list of references to cv@lilaschool.com (please put “Middle School Principal” in the subject line). The position is available for immediate hire, with applications considered on a rolling basis. The International School of Los Angeles is an equal-opportunity employer.
The International School of Los Angeles (Lycée International de Los Angeles - LILA) is a non-profit, independent, international school committed to bilingual education and academic excellence in a nurturing environment. The School offers both a French immersion track from preschool through 12th grade, which prepares students for the French Baccalauréat; and a separate international high school track that prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme®. With four Los Angeles-area campuses (Burbank, Los Feliz, Pasadena, and West Valley), and over one thousand and fifty students, LILA holds accreditation from the French Ministry of Education, the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).