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April 19, 2022The parish community of Saint Leo the Great (Lincroft NJ) is seeking to hire a principal (2022-2023 school term) for our Pre-K to eighth grade grammar school. Our school population consists of 630 children. We seek an innovative, collaborative Catholic leader rooted in the teaching traditions and service ministry of the Church. The next Principal will build on the success of the school and advance its role through new approaches to curriculum and living the Catholic faith.
The candidate selected must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church and with the ability to set an example to the Saint Leo the Great community of what it means to live their faith and providing Christian Service,
The principal will be responsible for the development of each student in the areas of academics, spirituality, athletics, and extra-curricular activities. The principal will be responsible for initiation, support, and oversight of institutional advancement, development efforts, and building relationships within the community,
The candidate selected will engage in strategic planning activities aimed at furthering the mission of the school, and will ensure that the school maintains a competitive edge academically while preserving high academic standards.
Qualifications:
Minimum Master’s Degree, preferably in Educational Administration, from an accredited college or university- 5 years in a school administrative role strongly preferred with experience in a private school setting a plus.
- Proven track record of recruiting, training, leading, motivating, and retaining a highly qualified and dedicated team.
- Goal-oriented with a proven track record of achievement in leading and meeting established objectives.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of communication excellence.
- Strong customer focus skills and experience building strong and effective relationships with students & parents, and faculty & staff.
- Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive in-person and virtual learning.
- Ability to analyze data to make sound, strategic decisions.
- Ability to effectively handle/negotiate difficult situations.