Principal Position at St. Mary School - Fishkill

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York • Village of Fishkill, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary School's mission is to make Jesus known and loved through His Church, to grow in wisdom and knowledge with a rigorous curriculum infused with Catholic values, and to become missionary disciples of the Gospels through service and charity for our neighbors and global community. The school's goal is to promote an educational environment that provides students with a rigorous academic curriculum that encourages them to behold, wonder, and contemplate truth, goodness, and beauty while immersing them into the Catholic faith and building community. The Principal has the immediate responsibility for implementing the mission of the 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, outside organizations, and the wider community. The Principal must be a collaborative decision-maker working with the faculty, staff, and parents in overseeing every aspect of this ministry. The candidate must have particular knowledge of academic and catechetical curriculum, as well as a solid understanding of best practices with educational technology and current teaching methodologies. The Principal must have the ability to relate well with children, parents, teachers, and the community at large, honor the rich traditions and culture of Catholic education, and work collaboratively with the Pastor and Regional Superintendent to lead the school positively in its mission.

Requirements

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Must have a Master's Degree.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• Must be a collaborative decision maker.
• Must have particular knowledge of academic and catechetical curriculum.
• Must have a solid understanding of best practices with educational technology and current teaching methodologies.
• Must have the ability to relate well with children, parents, teachers, and the community at large.
• Must honor the rich traditions and culture of Catholic education.

Nice To Haves

• NYS Teacher or School Building Leader certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the mission of the school in its regular operations.
• Supporting the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Catholic education.
• Assuring quality service to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations, and the wider community.
• Overseeing every aspect of this ministry in collaboration with faculty, staff, and parents.
• Leading the school positively in its mission in collaboration with the Pastor and Regional Superintendent.

What This Job Offers

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