Responsibilities of a Secondary Lead Teacher at International School Aruba
Sean's current role as Secondary Lead/Teacher at the International School of Aruba involves "managing our secondary school team meetings, logistics, problem-solving, and supporting a few teachers," in addition to typical teaching duties. This contrasts with Sean's previous experience as a principal, where responsibilities expanded to include "strategic planning, managing people," and a wide range of administrative tasks, showcasing a career progression from broad leadership to more focused teaching and mentorship.
Leadership, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Education, Curriculum Development
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Sean Holiday
Secondary Lead/Teacher
International School of Aruba
George Washington University, 2006
Masters in Education, Loyola Marymount University, 2008; Master in Public Administration, University of Southern California, 2012
International Relations & Affairs
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Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Manages secondary school team meetings, solves problems, and supports teachers.
2. Plans and delivers lessons, assesses students, and works directly with children.
3. Highlights the differences in responsibilities between a secondary lead/teacher and a principal, including strategic planning, managing staff, finances, and community outreach.
Transcript
What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
Currently, at the International School of Aruba, I am the secondary lead. This means I manage our secondary school team meetings, logistics, and problem-solving. I also support a few teachers.
As a teacher, I'm responsible for planning and delivering lessons, assessing students, and working with kids. We all generally know what teachers do.
When I was a principal at two different schools, the responsibilities were much bigger. I was involved in strategic planning and managing people, which included hiring, firing, coaching, developing, and providing professional development.
I also managed finances and resources, and at one point, I even handled payroll. Additionally, I was responsible for community outreach and working with parents to ensure their engagement with the school. The primary job of a principal is often ad hoc problem-solving and handling challenges as they arise. Of course, efforts are made to prevent these challenges, but every day is different. In my last two major roles, these were the key responsibilities I focused on.
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www.seanholiday.com; Instagram @sholiday