Principal

Principal Job Description

Located in the South Camden neighborhood of Camden, NJ, Sacred Heart School is one of four Catholic Elementary Schools under the direction of the Catholic Partnership Schools within the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey. Overseen by an Executive Director and centrally managed, these schools are joined in their unique efforts to serve
the children of Camden City with an outstanding education focused on college and careers.

The principal is a full-time administrator whose responsibilities include the areas of curriculum and instruction,
students, faculty/staff, community relations, and daily oversight of physical facilities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Catholic Partnership Schools, the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and the personal growth of every student, have successful experience with English language
learners, staff development, supervision, and instructional improvement. Our mission commits us to prepare students
to be high school and career ready and demands in-depth knowledge of curriculum development and elementary instructional design. Standards, structure, and consistency are critical. The expectation of the elementary principal will be that 75% of the principal's time will be spent on ensuring the quality of instruction through the support of the teachers and staff. The candidate must possess a strong background and experience in the service of at-risk, urban
students, and addressing the challenges of their learning needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The applicant must:
Be a practicing Catholic who possesses the knowledge and skills to share the truths of the Catholic Faith with
students, parents, and staff;
Convey an understanding of and commitment to the ministry of education and leadership in a catholic
elementary school;
Hold a Master's Degree in education, educational administration, or its equivalent (NJ Principal Certification
preferred);
Have a minimum of seven years of teaching experience, preferably in urban Catholic Schools;
Have a minimum of three years of administrative experience (Vice-Principal or Principal)
Provide specific evidence of competency in instructional design, implementation, and support for
differentiated instruction, technology integration, and data-driven instruction;
Provide specific evidence of experience and competency in growing relationships, management of people and
processes, written and spoken communication, and collaborative skills.
Fluency in Spanish is an asset

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].