Elementary School Principal

Overview

Resurrection Catholic School, a PreK-8 Catholic School in in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking a strong, faith-filled, Catholic School principal to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. At Resurrection, we help students to develop a strong sense of self and a high regard for others by staying firmly rooted in the call of Jesus to love and welcome all people. Resurrection blends the formation of students in a Catholic community with rigorous academics that balance traditional approaches with skills necessary for success in the 21st Century. The principal is responsible for ensuring the faith formation and academic progress of all students by promoting an atmosphere of respect, accountability, and discipline.

Application

Interested candidates should submit the following to employment@sjcatholicschools.org with the subject: Resurrection Principal Search. 1) A cover letter that describes why you feel called to be the principal of Resurrection Catholic School; and 2) A resume that clearly indicates your educational and professional background and experience.

Qualifications

1) Practicing Catholic who possesses the knowledge and skills to share and live the truths of the Catholic Faith with students, parents, and staff

2) Master's Degree

3) Seven years of experience in education, preferably in Catholic Schools, that includes experience as an administrator

4) NJ administrative certificate, or equivalent (preferred)

5) Evidence of competency in management, communication, collaborative skills

Selected Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary spiritual leader and religious educator of the school, active in living and promoting the Catholic faith

• Establish and uphold a discipline infrastructure grounded in Catholic values and discipleship of Jesus Christ that holds all students accountable for meeting high expectations

• Establish and sustain among faculty, staff, students, and parents a shared commitment to the Catholic identity of the school that integrates Church teaching and traditions with social justice and service to each other and the broader community

• Ensure that the faith is an integral part of the school curriculum, that the diocesan curriculum for Religious Studies is used at all grades, and that the school is a partner with parents in the Catholic formation of their children

• Ensure that teachers regularly collaborate with each other and use data and input from multiple sources to provide excellent instruction that supports the academic growth and achievement of all students

• Establish and maintain an effective system of assessment that includes formative, summative, performance, and standardized assessments

• Provide for the ongoing professional learning of all teachers, including the use of effective teaching strategies for all students, in collaboration with the Office of Catholic Schools and diocesan initiatives

• Engage parents and parishioners in the development and implementation of a diverse range of extracurricular and co-curricular experiences that complement the core curriculum

• Work with the pastor and the relevant parish and diocesan staff to establish and adhere to a yearly school budget, implementing diocesan budget procedures and guidelines

• Establish appropriate goals for advancement, fundraising, and enrollment and supervise the relevant staff in pursuing effective strategies for realizing them

• Communicate regularly and effectively with all school stakeholders, including: pastor, parents, teachers, parishioners, parish staff, diocesan staff, funders, and others

• Ensure that the school adheres to all local and diocesan policies and relevant laws and that it maximizes the use of resources allocated to students by state and federal agencies

About the School

Firmly rooted in our belief in Jesus Christ, Resurrection Catholic School provides a faith-based environment that empowers students to fulfill their potential spiritually, intellectually, and socially. We offer a rigorous and challenging curriculum that enables students to achieve academic excellence through problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. We prepare our students to become mindful leaders with an emphasis on understanding and compassion for others through community service and global stewardship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000