Principal Position at St. John the Baptist

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York • Yonkers, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. John the Baptist School of Yonkers, NY, is a community of faith, learning and service where all members experience the love of God and support each other to grow in virtue: spiritually, intellectually, and socially so that we can witness the light of Jesus Christ. St. John the Baptist School is founded on the Catholic faith that God created every person to be loved and to love. The triune God showed us his love by becoming man in the person of Jesus Christ, and it is our aspiration that our students experience that love and learn to show it to themselves and others. God created human beings with a material body and immaterial mind, and the purpose of education is to develop our students' capacity for rational thought so that they are better able to perceive and advocate for the truth in today's world. Learning is a venture of hope which affirms that each person has the capacity for growth and can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in this life. Service is a fundamental obligation of the Christian life, and we seek to help our students become servant-leaders in the model of Jesus. Our school organizes donations and fundraisers for charitable organizations and also provides opportunities for students to serve the community outside the classroom. 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.

Requirements

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing
• Must have a Masters Degree
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience
• Particular knowledge of academic and catechetical curriculum
• Solid understanding of best practices with educational technology and current teaching methodologies
• Ability to relate well with children, parents, teachers, and the community at large
• Honor the rich traditions and culture of Catholic education

Nice To Haves

• NYS Teacher and School Building Leader certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

• Implementing the mission of the school in its regular operations
• Supports the philosophy, principles and characteristics of Catholic education
• Assures quality service to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and the wider community
• Collaborative decision maker working with the faculty, staff and parents in overseeing every aspect of this ministry
• Work collaboratively with the Pastor and Regional Superintendent to lead the school positively in its mission

What This Job Offers

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