Catholic Elementary School Principal

Job Description

The Diocese of Rochester Department of Catholic Schools is seeking to fill two open school principal positions for the 2024-25 school year.

A Catholic School Principal is committed to Catholic Education and can effectively lead the school in fulfillment of the school's mission to nurture the faith and intellect of students. Our school grade levels include: grades PreKindergarten through sixth grade.

The principal serves as the spiritual and instructional leader of the school and is responsible for all aspects of school operations and safe environment protocols. Qualified candidates must have an understanding of the New York State Learning Standards and possess or be working towards certification as a School Building Leader and/or School District Leader and a minimum of 4 years of teaching experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Practicing Catholic in good standing;
Possess or working toward certification as a School Building Leader and/or School District Leader;
Experience as an elementary teacher and/or administrator;
Experience with curriculum development;
Experience with staff development;
Strong communication skills with a variety of stakeholders;
Proficient with current instructional technology practices.

A more detailed job description is available on request.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, contact information, list three references, a letter from the Pastor of his/her home Catholic parish, and NYS certifications.

About the Employer

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester is the visible presence of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church in this 12-county region in western New York. In communion with the Apostolic See of Rome and our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we are bound together in the unity of faith and strengthened by the Sacraments. Served by the pastoral care of His Excellency, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, we continue to share in the Church's original constitution and mission which was given to us by our Savior, Jesus Christ: to love God above all things, and to serve our neighbors in need, for love of Him.