Principal (Pre K- 8th Grade)

Job Title: Principal

Reports to: Superintendent of Catholic Education

Location: St. Joseph Catholic School | Bradenton, Florida

Overview

St. Joseph Catholic School, located in Bradenton, Florida, is actively seeking a candidate for the position of Principal beginning July 1, 2024. The principal works in collaboration with the Pastor and the Superintendent of Catholic Education for the Diocese. The mission of the school is to be a place where every child is spiritually and academically nurtured to their fullest potential, creating lifelong learners who value and live our Catholic faith.

Job Responsibilities

• Establishes an organizational structure through which working relations, lines of accountability and responsibility and communications are clearly defined.
• Serves as the spiritual leader of the school community ensuring a Catholic Identity and Catholic values throughout all programs and offerings
• Reinforces the mission and vision of the school in all policies, procedures, and programs
• In collaboration with the Diocese, directs the design, implementation, and development of curriculum and ongoing accreditation
• Works with the School Advisory Board, parent organizations and faculty and staff to develop strategies that ensure continued success and sustainability
• Establishes a clear, strong and consistent policy for dealing with issues involving disciple and interactions with teachers, administration and the parent body
• Maintains a visible presence during the school day and at school-related liturgies, events and activities.
• Establishes accessible and open communication with parents (individual meetings, emails, programs and conferences)
• Attends School Board Meetings
• Participates frequently in school-sponsored parent activities
• Promotes parent participation in Sunday liturgies at the parish, and parish activities
• Collaborates with the Business Manager in formulating the school budget
• Works closely with the Pastor, Finance Council, School Board and Director of Education/Superintendent of Schools to ensure the school is meeting the budget.
• Ensures the school is safe, clean and well maintained

• Master's Degree or higher in Education or Education Administration is required
• Licensure in the State of Florida
• 7-10 years of elementary school and/or administrative experience with a significant amount of experience specifically Catholic Education
• A practicing Catholic and committed disciple of Jesus Christ whose faith is an integral part of their life and worldview
• Collaborative leader with an accessible and approachable style that demonstrates a willingness to listen to new ideas while offering creative solutions to challenges
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written, including public speaking
• Knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting and marketing functions
• Ability to articulate an educational vision that incorporates the best aspects of Catholic Education

We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, short and long-term disability, Paid Time Off and 15 paid holidays in a calendar year.