Elementary Principal (Saint Paul of the Cross, La Mirada) at Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Department of Catholic Schools)
About the Employer
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Department of Catholic Schools work with over 200 Catholic elementary schools and 50 Catholic high schools throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties and operate as the largest Archdiocese in the United States. Come join the mission of Catholic education and consider joining our amazing educators throughout the Los Angeles region!
Job Summary
Job Summary
St. Paul of the Cross Catholic School is a TK-8 school in La Mirada. We are in a time of transition with a new pastor and our mission is to build up the school, remembering that the main thing that sets a Catholic school apart, among other factors, is that we are Catholic. Our hope is that together with the parents, we will form students who are well-rounded with our Catholic faith at the center. St. Paul of the Cross School (La Mirada) 14030 Foster Rd. La Mirada, CA 90638 stpaulofthecrosslamirada.org (562)445-4542 Please send your resume and cover letter to: stpaulofthecrosschurch@gmail.com
Requirements / Qualifications
We are currently seeking a school principal who is: Rooted in a well-formed Catholic identity and grounded in a Catholic worldview. Imagines, articulates and executes an innovative vision. Practices critical reflection, and makes mission-driven and data-informed decisions. Seeks innovative options to provide Catholic school education to all interested. Demonstrates solid operational vitality for financial management and planning. Recruits and motivates faculty to achieve educational excellence. Assesses and adjusts, creates, and advances a collaborative culture. Prioritizes action items in order to achieve the organizational mission. Leads the school community in delivering the highest quality curriculum yielding academic successes and holistic achievements for all students. Values, engages and communicates appropriately and effectively with all stakeholders in supporting programs and opportunities. Ensures that students are seen as people whose intellectual growth is harmonized with spiritual, religious, emotional, and social growth. Develops, implements, and oversees academic, co-curricular, faith-formation, and service/ministry programs to educate the whole child.
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 completed by the first two years of leadership
Requirements / Qualifications
We are currently seeking a school principal who is: Rooted in a well-formed Catholic identity and grounded in a Catholic worldview. Imagines, articulates and executes an innovative vision. Practices critical reflection, and makes mission-driven and data-informed decisions. Seeks innovative options to provide Catholic school education to all interested. Demonstrates solid operational vitality for financial management and planning. Recruits and motivates faculty to achieve educational excellence. Assesses and adjusts, creates, and advances a collaborative culture. Prioritizes action items in order to achieve the organizational mission. Leads the school community in delivering the highest quality curriculum yielding academic successes and holistic achievements for all students. Values, engages and communicates appropriately and effectively with all stakeholders in supporting programs and opportunities. Ensures that students are seen as people whose intellectual growth is harmonized with spiritual, religious, emotional, and social growth. Develops, implements, and oversees academic, co-curricular, faith-formation, and service/ministry programs to educate the whole child.
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 completed by the first two years of leadership