Principal

Job Description

After much prayer, thought, and counsel, we the Norbertine Fathers who care for the community of Ss. Peter and Paul in Wilmington, CA have decided to reinvigorate our beloved parish school by introducing a classical teaching methodology and curriculum.

In order to make this transformation a true success for the good of our students and their families, we are seeking a new Principal. The ideal candidate will be a faithful Catholic who adheres to the teachings of the Church in their entirety and has both teaching and administrative experience. This candidate must also have a clear understanding of the purpose of education from a Catholic perspective, i.e., that true education is the formation of the whole person ordered toward the perfection of intellect and will and ultimately toward union with Him who is Truth and Goodness itself. Further, this candidate will have firsthand experience in the classical tradition and thus be able to provide ongoing formation and instruction to our current faculty in the area of classical pedagogy. Finally, this candidate will be a strong leader and clear communicator who can work closely with the Rector throughout this period of renewal and beyond. If the candidate also has facility with the Spanish language, this would be a valuable asset.

12 month employment agreement
Salary is negotiable depending on the qualifications of the candidate and includes benefits

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Requirements:
-Practicing Catholic
-Minimum 5 years of teaching experience OR 3 years working at a Non-Profit organization in a leadership role
-Earned Master's Degree OR State Approved Teaching Credential
Catechetical Certification to be a completed by the first two years of leadership

About the Employer

Ss. Peter and Paul School is a parochial elementary and middle school in Wilmington, California. We are in the process of transforming our school to follow more closely a classical Catholic model. Above all, the mission of Ss. Peter and Paul School is to instill the Catholic faith into our students through providing an integrated and robust Catholic education.