Missionary | Vice Principal Student Life | Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia

Missionary | Vice Principal for Student Life | Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia

North American Division Union | Guam-Micronesia Mission

Chuuk Seventh-day Adventist School is located on the island of Weno (the main island) in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, in the beautiful Pacific region. The school serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with current enrollment around 200–220 students overall.

What makes our school unique is its long history—established over 43 years ago—and its deep commitment to holistic Christian education in a close-knit island community. We focus on academic excellence using an American curriculum, character development, healthy lifestyle principles, and service to others. Our small, family-like environment allows staff to build meaningful relationships with students, and many live on or near campus, becoming integral members of the local Chuukese culture, church, and school family.

Role Description

The Vice Principal for Student Life is a full-time administrative position reporting directly to the Principal. The primary responsibilities center on supporting students and fostering a positive, collaborative school environment:

Leading a supportive, consistent, and fair approach to student discipline—including developing clear behavior expectations, addressing disciplinary situations thoughtfully, facilitating restorative conversations when helpful, and working together with teachers, students, and families to maintain a safe, respectful, and encouraging school climate.

Actively connecting parents and teachers when discipline concerns arise—serving as a bridge to facilitate open communication, share observations and strategies, and help create consistent support plans between home and school so students receive unified encouragement and guidance.

Providing direct support to struggling students through one-on-one mentoring, academic and behavioral interventions, and working closely with teachers and families to help each child succeed and feel valued in the school setting.

The role may include assisting with school-wide student activities, assemblies, or advisory periods, depending on the candidate's strengths and school needs.

This is a full-time position following the school year calendar (typically August to late May), with some planning and student-support responsibilities during breaks.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, educational administration, child development, or a closely related field
• NAD administrative or teaching certification preferred; candidates currently pursuing NAD certification, willing to obtain it, or holding equivalent credentials are acceptable
• Experience working with children or adolescents in a school setting (teaching, student support, behavior management, or school leadership) is highly valued; strong candidates with relevant educational experience will be considered
• Must be a committed Seventh-day Adventist in good standing, actively modeling Adventist lifestyle and beliefs
• International applicants from all over the world are warmly welcome; applicants must be willing to adapt to island living in a remote Pacific location and be eligible for necessary work/visa arrangements in the Federated States of Micronesia
• Preferred: degree in educational administration, school counseling, or a related education field
• Preferred: 2–5 years of experience working with middle or high school students in student support, behavior management, mentoring, parent-teacher communication, or school leadership
• Preferred skills: building positive relationships with students, families, and staff; facilitating effective parent-teacher collaboration; using restorative approaches to discipline; strong communication and listening abilities; cultural sensitivity in diverse settings; good organizational skills
• Ideal candidates are patient, compassionate, fair and consistent, culturally adaptable, collaborative, and truly dedicated to helping students grow academically, socially, and personally

Additional Information

We are seeking a warm, dedicated educator to serve as Vice Principal for Student Life and help nurture a supportive, connected school community. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to support students, strengthen home-school partnerships, and make a lasting difference in a close-knit Pacific island Adventist school. We are open to applicants from anywhere in the world and will provide guidance on relocation, on-campus housing options (often available), the visa process, and other logistics for qualified candidates.

Salary and benefits are commensurate with denominational guidelines for the region.

Applications are reviewed as received; early application is encouraged as the position may be filled before the deadline.