Director of Primary School

BASIS International School Bangkok is seeking qualified candidates for a Director of Primary School for the 2027-28 school year!

Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our Director of Primary School position with BASIS International School Bangkok.

Why Choose BASIS International Schools?

BASIS International Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China and Thailand known for academic excellence and innovation. Since our first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools has expanded across southeast Asia, with campuses in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan, China and Bangkok, Thailand. In 2024, we proudly launched three new schools in Shenzhen, including our first Early Childhood Education campuses, and opened two new schools in 2026: BASIS Bilingual School Beijing and BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou.

Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK, Canada, and Hong Kong.

About BASIS International School Bangkok

BASIS International School Bangkok opened in the fall of 2019, and first BASIS International Schools campus outside of China. Teachers and students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including spacious classrooms, a black-box theater, swimming pool, traditional Thai house, and beautiful campus green space.

This campus offers the opportunity to embrace the rich culture and history of Thailand while teaching with an internationally renowned school network. Our school celebrates Thai traditions such as Wai Kru, Songkran, and more with grand events that bring teachers into the heart of Thai culture. It truly is an experience like no other.

As BASIS International School Bangkok expands the Primary School program we are now looking to add to our dynamic team of administrators and teachers.

The Director of Primary School is a member of the Senior Leadership Team working closely with all school administrators and reporting to the Head of School. The Director's main focus points are developing primary programs, child development coaching, student behavior, and social integration management.

The Director of Primary School will directly supervise the Primary School faculty.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate primary school academic programs to support students in situations relating to social integration in/out of the classroom
- Instruct teachers on child development best practices
- Create procedures for extreme behavior occurrences
- Monitor parent communications
- Manage parent expectations
- Support students’ social-emotional development
- Enforce School Routines and Code of Conduct
- Assist teachers with student behavior management
- Communicate with parents as needed to collaborate on student behavior management
- Maintain student discipline documentation
- Coordinate academic support program with the Director of Student Affairs and Director of Academic Programs
- Assist teachers with parent communication regarding various concerns
- Support a nurturing and achievement-oriented school culture (define school-wide behavior expectations, manage social-emotional curriculum and character program…)
- Define routines for the school’s common areas (recess, lunch, hallways, Early Bird/Late Bird)
- Provide support and guidance to the Primary School faculty.
- Monitor student arrival and dismissal

Work Experience

Who We're Looking For:

- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Adolescence, Elementary Education or a similar, related field.
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in an early childhood school environment.
- Demonstrated strength in administrative experience.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written).

Benefits

What We Offer

At BASIS International Schools, we believe in investing in our teachers. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff:

- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience.
- Global Health Coverage: Coverage for employee. Includes U.S. coverage for U.S. citizens.
- Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance.
- Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from Thailand at the start and end of your contract.
- Relocation Support: Moving allowance and assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements.
- Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning—enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus.
- Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition.
- Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary—allowing you to save significantly while living and working in Thailand.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network.