SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students. Students learn in both the traditional classroom setting and our innovative Learning Lab. The SPARK Schools model combines highly engaging classroom teaching, individualised instruction in the Learning Lab, partner...
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Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools blended learning facilitators in the foundation phase drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of the Learning Lab, SPARK’s innovative computer lab. SPARK Schools blended learning facilitators work directly with students in whole class, small group, and individual settings to provide academic interventions in literacy and maths.
Blended learning facilitators are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities:
- Create a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoring and maintain high behavioural expectations for all students.
- Actively “coach” students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students.
- Create and submit lesson plans for tutoring sessions.
- Tutor small groups of students on literacy and maths skills.
- Create and submit bi-weekly reports on ST Maths.
- Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create individualized learning plans for students.
- Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies.
- Incorporate SPARK SEL (SocialEmotional Learning) curriculum with scholars.
- Ensure all Learning Lab resources are used and stored responsibly and .
- Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
- Have an updated asset list of all hardware in Learning lab received by the School Operations Manager.
- Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
- Set into a classroom to cover, should there be an operational need.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Requirements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- English language fluency.
- Clear criminal record.
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Studying part time towards a B.Ed. or PGCE, with a view to becoming a qualified teacher.
Experience:
- Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.
Skills and Mindset:
- Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
- Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
- Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
- Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees
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Purpose of Role:
The Curriculum and Assessment Lead - STEM drives scholar achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring that our curriculum is engaging and rigorous and that our assessment accurately measures scholar progress toward each individual's achievement goals. The Curriculum and Assessment Lead’s leadership in the SPARK Schools network is integral to the SPARK Schools mission to create systemic change in South African education.
Reports to:
Curriculum and Assessment Manager - Primary School
Responsibilities:
Primary Subject: STEM (Primary R - 7)
Secondary Subjects/Areas: Social Sciences, Social and Emotional Literacy, Physical Education
Monitors, refines, and implements the curriculum and assessment model at SPARK Schools.
- Designs and/or supplements a rigorous network-wide curriculum that aligns to and extends
the South African national curriculum, including comprehensive assessments for all grades and all subjects.
- Plans and supports pre-service and in-service professional development for school leaders and educators on curriculum, culture, and community-building.
- Helps instructional coaches and educators to develop instructional strategies and intervention programs that elevate achievement among struggling students.
- Integrates curricular support with strategies for scholar social-emotional development.
- Aligns the academic curriculum with national government standards, SPARK’s best practice, and international expectations and benchmarks.
- Documents and communicates scope and sequence of curriculum for each grade level and subject, in conjunction with internal assessments.
- Demonstrates a relentless commitment to scholar achievement.
- Facilitates a network-wide assessment and data analysis cycle that allows school leaders
to analyse scholar performance and identify areas for school-wide targeted instruction.
- Seeks opportunities to integrate online data with classroom assessment data to create a richer understanding of scholar progress through blended learning.
- Generates and manages internal assessment schedules, logistics, and reporting.
- Monitors grade-level and phase-specific progress against scope and sequence maps and assessments, using data analysis.
- Clearly communicates network-wide and school data to school leaders, in order to ensure accurate interpretation of scholar progress.
- Evaluates, approves, and coordinates the purchase of curricular materials, such as textbooks and manipulatives.
- Research new and innovative curriculum practices.
- Participates, where relevant, in staff recruitment.
- Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits, such as meeting deadlines, honouring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
- Participates in and drives own professional development.
- Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools Support and SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
- Nurtures a high-achieving work environment where staff feel genuinely valued and supported.
Promotes the vision and mission of SPARK Schools Support to SPARK Schools Support staff and SPARK Schools staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
- Bachelor's degree required, with majors in STEM subjects will be an advantage.
- At least 5 years experience teaching Maths or STEM subjects in the Intersen Phase.
- Experience (one to three years) formally coaching teachers/ professional development of teachers.
- Experience in curriculum development and assessment particularly in grades R to 7 and in the areas of STEM subjects
- Experience and expertise in leading school-level data inquiry and facilitating professional cycles of inquiry to improve instructional practice.
- Awareness of innovative practices in R-12 education, particularly around the role of technology in education reform
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Purpose of Role:
The Principal drives student achievement by leading a team of excellent staff to prepare SPARK scholars for university and beyond. The Principal sets a rigorous vision for student achievement and implements strategic steps to lead staff, families, students, and the greater community to fulfill that vision. The Principal collaborates with the Assistant Principal(s) and School Operations Manager to uphold high expectations for school culture, student achievement, and professional development.
The Principal drives decision making within the SPARK Schools model in terms of the instructional program and school operations to ensure that every SPARK scholar is academically successful and an excellent representative of the SPARK core values. The Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities:
- Implement a highly rigorous and engaging instructional program that promotes content mastery, creative problem solving, and character development, which is consistent with SPARK Schools’ mission and vision.
- Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to drive decision-making and instruction at the school.
- Create and maintain a school culture that values high achievement, strong character, and love for learning.
- Set ambitious goals, academically and otherwise, and holds staff and students accountable for achieving those results.
- Manage student behaviour and oversees the implementation of individualised plans for students who repeatedly do not meet SPARK Schools’ behavioural expectations.
- Promote a culture of self -reflection and continual improvement of effectiveness in staff.
- Facilitate the professional development of SPARK staff by keeping a consistent weekly observation and coaching cycle and collaborating with SPARK Support staff to provide relevant weekly professional development sessions.
- Conduct termly evaluations of SPARK staff to nurture their professional growth and leadership capacities.
- Facilitate a high-achieving work environment where staff feel genuinely valued and supported.
- Build relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including parents, families, and the greater community, and leverages these relationships to increase student achievement.
- Lead termly and monthly school-wide community events, leveraging the capacity of the school leadership team, teachers, and active parents for support.
- Manage the Assistant Principal(s) and facilitates their leadership development in the context of SPARK’s network-wide leadership development program.
- Assist in the preparation and management of budgets with the School Operations Manager.
- Participate in the selection of new school based personnel.
- Responsible for the on-boarding of all new staff members.
- Define and share information about policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and community.
- Implement disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Requirements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- English language fluency.
- Clear criminal record
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree.
- SACE registration.
Experience:
- Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
- At least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction.
- Previous experience leading a team, preferably in a school context.
- Experience and practice with South African labour laws.
Skills and Mindset:
- Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
- Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
- Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
- Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees
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Purpose of Role:
The Principal drives student achievement by leading a team of excellent staff to prepare SPARK scholars for university and beyond. The Principal sets a rigorous vision for student achievement and implements strategic steps to lead staff, families, students, and the greater community to fulfill that vision. The Principal collaborates with the Assistant Principal(s) and School Operations Manager to uphold high expectations for school culture, student achievement, and professional development.
The Principal drives decision making within the SPARK Schools model in terms of the instructional program and school operations to ensure that every SPARK scholar is academically successful and an excellent representative of the SPARK core values. The Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities:
- Implement a highly rigorous and engaging instructional program that promotes content mastery, creative problem solving, and character development, which is consistent with SPARK Schools’ mission and vision.
- Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to drive decision-making and instruction at the school.
- Create and maintain a school culture that values high achievement, strong character, and love for learning.
- Set ambitious goals, academically and otherwise, and hold staff and students accountable for achieving those results.
- Manage student behaviour and oversees the implementation of individualised plans for students who repeatedly do not meet SPARK Schools’ behavioural expectations.
- Promote a culture of self -reflection and continual improvement of effectiveness in staff.
- Facilitate the professional development of SPARK staff by keeping a consistent weekly observation and coaching cycle and collaborating with SPARK Support staff to provide relevant weekly professional development sessions.
- Conduct termly evaluations of SPARK staff to nurture their professional growth and leadership capacities.
- Facilitate a high-achieving work environment where staff feel genuinely valued and supported.
- Build relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including parents, families, and the greater community, and leverages these relationships to increase student achievement.
- Lead termly and monthly school-wide community events, leveraging the capacity of the school leadership team, teachers, and active parents for support.
- Manage the Assistant Principal(s) and facilitates their leadership development in the context of SPARK’s network-wide leadership development program.
- Assist in the preparation and management of budgets with the School Operations Manager.
- Participate in the selection of new school based personnel.
- Responsible for the on-boarding of all new staff members.
- Define and share information about policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and community.
- Implement disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Requirements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- English language fluency.
- Clear criminal record
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree.
- SACE registration.
Experience:
- Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
- At least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction.
- Previous experience leading a team, preferably in a school context.
- Experience and practice with South African labour laws.
Skills and Mindset:
- Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
- Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
- Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
- Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees
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Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools first additional language teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.
SPARK Schools first additional language teachers are phase and content specialists, who receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs.
First Additional language teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools’ “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities:
- Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students
- Provide instruction in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans and resources.
- Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create individualised behaviour and learning plans and resources for all students in class face to face or online.
- Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
- Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
- Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
- SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
- Submit student results data when required.
- Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development and any other training interventions.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all
- Directors: Stacey Brewer, Roderick Fehrsen, Owen Henkel (US), Heather Sherwin, Nicola Gubb, Thabo Seopa stakeholders.
- Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.
- Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
- Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team.
- Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
- Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Foundation Phase (isiZulu). Recently qualified teachers encouraged to apply!
- Done isiZulu as a medium of instructionCertification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
- English language fluency.
- isiZulu FluencyClear/Clean Criminal record
Experience:
- Recently qualified educators may apply as well as educators with more experience.
Skills and Mindset:
- Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
- Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social ImpactDisruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
- Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development andadvancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
- Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
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Purpose of Role:
The South Africa Head of Expansion takes direct responsibility for the SPARK Schools property expansion portfolio while contributing to the development of SPARK’s growth strategy to ensure organisational stability over the long-term. Further playing a critical role in developing and maintaining SPARK's market position and achieving financial growth and stakeholder delight through the efficient and timely opening of new and expanding SPARK Schools. The SA Head of Expansion operates in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) macro-environment that must be navigated to ensure continued alignment with the organisation's strategic goals and growth targets.
Requirements
Portfolio of Business Units:
The role requires experience in managing the following business units and associated team members:
- Property acquisition
- Property development
- New school openings and grade expansions
- School registrations
Responsibilities:
Property acquisition
- Support the development SPARK’S Property strategy aligned to the approved Business Plan and property blueprint
- Executes on SPARK’s South African expansion strategy through new property acquisition and the development of a robust property pipeline to meet the required operational timelines
- Collaborate on business process analysis, design and improvement to facilitate SPARK’s property expansion
- Contributes to the strategic direction of the organisation and drives the development of a strategic plan on the opening of new SPARK Schools and their locations
- Works in conjunction with the finance department on the cash flow requirements and financial forecasting for the property portfolio
- Ensure selected properties are all zoned for education and that all regulatory and compliance requirements are in place
- Ensure the property blueprint is up to date, aligned to the business plan and approved by the board
Property development
- Design SPARK’s properties in such a manner as to maintain a consistently high standard of scholar safety and “look and feel” of all SPARK schools while promoting the effective use of space and aligned to the SPARK property blueprint.
- Through continued assessment and alignment of SPARK’s operational blueprints, drive cost efficiencies that ensure that tuition remains affordable for SPARK Families
- Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
- Ensure properties are developed with approved budget and on time for school openings
New school openings and grade expansions
- Adhere to strict project and planning timelines to ensure schools are opened in full and on time in January of each year
- Identify and manage all project risks, particularly in relation to on-time opening of schools and the construction of a safe environment for all students, parents, and employees.To register all schools with the relevant provincial Department of Education, including coordinating the attainment of property compliance documentation from the relevant municipal or legislative bodies.
- To update school registration, in the case of address changes, name changes, or other required updates
School registrations
- To register all schools with the relevant provincial Department of Education, including coordinating the attainment of property compliance documentation from the relevant municipal or legislative bodies.
- To update school registration, in the case of address changes, name changes, or other required updates
Corporate Governance
- Mitigating key business risks through environmental scanning and the design of the required processes and controls
- To uphold, maintain and appropriately store all statutory documents and records related to school registration compliance
- Reporting to key internal and external stakeholders on the expansion strategy, timelines and performance
Stakeholder Relations
- To maintain positive, proactive relationships with the relevant provincial and district officials, ensuring they are kept informed and up-to-date on relevant matters.
- To lead the property compliance representatives responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Municipalities
- Engage with top-tier stakeholders, government bodies, and educational leaders, positioning SPARK Schools as a key influencer in the educational sector.
- Identifying and negotiating key strategic partnerships to drive efficiency and economies of scale
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Degree in business, commerce, property, the built enviroonment or other relevant fields
- A postgraduate qualification is advantageous
- 5 to 10 years professional management experience operating at scale or in a rapid-growth business in a service, property or similar sector
- A minimum of 5 years experience in managing property acquisitions, design and development, including town planning, and overseeing professional services teams
- At least 5 years experience in property management, including but not limited to managing a property portfolio, including property leases, landlords, contracts, and contractors in a multi-site organisation
- Understanding advanced business planning and regulatory issues is mandatory.
Competencies:
- Customer orientation
- Analysis/problem solving
- Quick thinking/learning
- Team work
- Communication
Qualities:
- Demonstrates grit through an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact.
- Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost
- Resilient, adaptive, and a beacon of integrity
- Makes effective business decisions regarding with whom to discuss sensitive and confidential information.
- A tech adopter who embraces new technology and change, ensuring innovative people practices and techniques that will be effective and efficient at scale.
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Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools blended learning facilitators in the foundation phase drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of the Learning Lab, SPARK’s innovative computer lab. SPARK Schools blended learning facilitators work directly with students in whole class, small group, and individual settings to provide academic interventions in literacy and maths.
Blended learning facilitators are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities:
- Create a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoring and maintain high behavioural expectations for all students.
- Actively “coach” students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students.
- Create and submit lesson plans for tutoring sessions.
- Tutor small groups of students on literacy and maths skills.
- Create and submit bi-weekly reports on ST Maths.
- Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create individualized learning plans for students.
- Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies.
- Incorporate SPARK SEL (SocialEmotional Learning) curriculum with scholars.
- Ensure all Learning Lab resources are used and stored responsibly and .
- Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
- Have an updated asset list of all hardware in Learning lab received by the School Operations Manager.
- Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
- Set into a classroom to cover, should there be an operational need.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Requirements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- English language fluency.
- Clear criminal record.
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Studying part-time towards a B.Ed. or PGCE in the Foundation Phase, in their 3rd or 4th year with a view to becoming a qualified teacher.
Experience:
- Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.
Skills and Mindset:
- Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration, and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
- Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team-spirited, and fast-growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
- Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualized professional development, support, and mentorship.
- Ability, Desire, and Passion to deliver high-quality transformational education at affordable fees
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Job Purpose:
SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools FET Phase Maths Educators are content specialists in Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy. SPARK high school FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.
FET Phase Maths Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Reports To: Assistant Principal or Principal
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
- Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create and implement high quality individualised behaviour and learning plans for scholars.
- Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
- Develop and administer formative and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth for all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
- Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
- Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
- Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
- Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
- Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
- Develop SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
- Nurture a high achieving work environment where all scholars feel genuinely valued and supported.
- Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
- Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team. Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
- Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
- Submit student results data when required.
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- English language fluency
- Completed B.Ed degree or PGCE (FET phase) in Mathematical Sciences and Mathematical Literacy FET
- Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience with at least 2 years of successful matric Pass
- SACE registration
- Clear/Clean criminal record
Qualities:
- Grit: Persistence through challenges.
- Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
- Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
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