About the Company

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths, nurtures and challenges young people to recognize and realize their full potential as they learn to love others, grow in their faiths, and serve the common good. Founded in 2012 and based in a beautiful campus in the Tioga neighborhood of Philadelphia, the school serves over 525 students in grades 9-12 from across the city of Philadelphia as well as Camden. Each student participates in the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), an integral part of the Cristo Rey model in which every student works one day a week throughout their four years at the school. The one day per week students are at work, teachers have extended planning and collaboration opportunities.

About the Role

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School seeks a mission-driven, innovative, collaborative, student focused, and community-centered Principal to serve as the academic and educational leader. The Principal reports directly to the school’s President and serves as a critical member of the school’s senior leadership team. As the Principal, you will have an opportunity to continue to develop one of Philadelphia’s most unique educational institutions and shape the future leaders of our community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fostering a culture of academic excellence and Gospel values. Advances a spirit conducive to prayer and study across the school community.
• Actively work to create a loving environment that is focused on what is best for students. Ensure that all members of the school community are treated fairly, equitably, and with respect and compassion; positively support all stakeholders.
• Serve as the lead learner in the building: provide personal and visible leadership to all members of the learning community and seek continuous improvement in a student-centric environment.
• Improve Teaching and Learning: Oversee and support intellectually rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
• Foster and promote a school culture, rooted in relationships, that values diversity and the unique gifts that all staff, students and families bring to the school community.
• Work with the Board of Trustees, and specifically the Academic Committee, to lead the school community in developing a detailed, concrete, and compelling vision for excellence that encompasses academics, school culture, community engagement, alumni engagement, and partnership with the Corporate Work Study Program.
• Directs the recruitment, selection, and retention of faculty, assistant principals, other instructional and extracurricular staff who are best fitted to the mission of the school.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in an educational field

Required Skills

• Commitment to the principles of Catholic education, demonstrated ability to serve as a faith leader
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities
• Minimum five years of experience in high school leadership position (Assistant Principal or Principal)
• Minimum 3 years of high school teaching experience

Preferred Skills

• Principal Certification Preferred
• Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required

Pay range and compensation package

Pay range or salary or compensation

Equal Opportunity Statement

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