Principal

St. Mary's Catholic School
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Jackson, TN, the Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee
St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School (PreK-8) is seeking a new principal to start in the 2023-2024 school year, which begins on August 7, 2023.
St. Mary's School. Our school, founded in 1878, has a long and rich history. For more than 125 years, the school has been staffed by the Dominican Sisters of the Saint Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, and by dedicated lay personnel. The current complement is 4 Dominican Sisters, 25 lay teachers and aides, and an administrative staff of 4 individuals. Our school serves 232 children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In the coming school year, 2023-24, we plan to double the size of our pre-K. The school is supported by St. Mary's parish, a thriving family of faith committed to the education of its young people.

Saint Mary's is an accredited, co-educational Catholic pre-kindergarten and elementary school that provides a solid faith-based education in the Dominican tradition. St. Mary's School follows a Classical Curriculum that is designed to engage a diverse class while addressing each individual's unique needs and abilities. We strive to give students a deep awareness of who God calls them to be, and to become life-long learners. As principal, you will be instrumental in the formation and growth of many young lives.

An Elementary School Principal in the Diocese of Memphis has the primary responsibility for both the spiritual and educational leadership and the administration of a school which offers high-quality academic programs that are integrated with religious truth. The Elementary School Principal at St. Mary's is directly accountable to the Pastor.

St. Mary's Parish is located in the ever-expanding city of Jackson, known as the "Hub City" for all of rural West Tennessee. Jackson is in Madison County, which has a population of more than 90,000. Our school, which is the only Catholic elementary school in the region, draws students from several West Tennessee counties.

Specific duties
Academic Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, including all aspects of teaching and learning, curriculum, and assessment.
Student Life: Ensure healthy, diverse, and Christ-centered co-curricular programs and activities.
Spiritual Formation: In partnership with the pastor, ensure the development and expression of faith in the community through its integration in both classrooms and co-curricular programs.
Mission Alignment: In partnership with the parish, be a guiding presence to ensure that the school lives out its mission and vision daily.
Community Engagement: Promote a culture of academic excellence and student support by serving as a visible presence and effective counsel to faculty and families.
Professional Growth: Foster and encourage a culture of faculty growth and oversee the annual process of teacher goal setting and evaluation.
General Leadership: Serve as an active, engaged, and collaborative member of the administrative team, run the daily operations of the school as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.
Management: Manage the financial and business affairs of the school, and coordinate the upkeep of the physical facilities.
Fundraising: Develop a vibrant group of volunteers to assist in fundraising to support the mission of the school.
Requirements: Qualifications and Personal Attributes
A practicing Catholic with thorough knowledge of the Catholic Church's teachings.
Knowledge and willingness to follow the Classical Curriculum that is in place.
Knowledge of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
A visionary with energy and a commitment to create a strong parish school rooted in our Catholic, Dominican tradition of prayer, community, study, and service.
Familiarity and experience with diocesan-school relationships.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity.
A master's degree in education administration or equivalent degree.
Demonstrated successful experience as a Catholic school leader is preferred.

To Apply: Candidates will need to submit the following materials:
A cover letter expressing their interest in this position.
A current resume.
A list of three professional references, with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission).
Please send materials to: [email protected]