PK-8th Principal

Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Thomas More Catholic School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking a Principal to collaborate with our Pastor, parish, faculty, and staff in service to our PreK3-8th Grade students. St. Thomas More is a co-educational school whose mission is to continue a legacy of excellence in religious and academic education in a nurturing environment that fosters self-discipline. The principal has the immediate responsibility for implementing the mission of St. Thomas More School in its regular operations. This position supports the philosophy, principles and characteristics of Catholic education and assures quality service to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community. As a leader, the principal is expected to be a teammate, model positivity, maintain professionalism, and demonstrate the Faith- all of which are core values of St. Thomas More. The principal must have the ability to relate well with children, parents, teachers, and the community, honor the rich traditions and culture of Catholic education and work collaboratively with the Pastor to lead the school.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic for whom loyalty to Christ, His people, and the Church are of first importance and hold a philosophy of education consistent with this Catholic conviction.
• Master’s Degree, Able to Meet LA Non-Public Requirements for Administration.
• Five Years Minimum Experience in Education, Preferably in Catholic Schools.
• Demonstrated Leadership Ability, Preferably in Catholic Education.
• Cover letter of interest
• Resume
• Copies of all college transcript(s) showing degrees
• Three letters of recommendation

Responsibilities

• Implementing the mission of St. Thomas More School in its regular operations.
• Supporting the philosophy, principles and characteristics of Catholic education.
• Assuring quality service to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community.
• Being a teammate, modeling positivity, maintaining professionalism, and demonstrating the Faith.
• Relating well with children, parents, teachers, and the community.
• Honoring the rich traditions and culture of Catholic education.
• Working collaboratively with the Pastor to lead the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal