St. John the Baptist School

670 Yonkers Avenue

Yonkers, NY 10704

St. John the Baptist School

St. John the Baptist School has provided the Christian education of students in PreK4 through 8th Grade for over 70 years. Our curriculum helps each student in achieving the ultimate goal of education - to become an effective Catholic citizen in today's world. We value respect, morality, personal honor and the rights of others in our learning environment. Our students develop the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional and physical skills needed to become life-long learners.

Qualifications and Requirements

The Principal must be a practicing Roman Catholic.

The Principal must have a Masters Degree and a minimum of five years of teaching experience. (NYS Teacher or School Building Leader certification is preferred.)

The Principal has the immediate responsibility for implementing the mission of the school in its regular operations. This position supports the philosophy, principles and characteristics of Catholic education and assures quality service to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and the wider community.

The Principal must be a collaborative decision maker working with the faculty, staff and parents in overseeing every aspect of this ministry. The candidate must have particular knowledge of academic and catechetical curriculum, as well as a solid understanding of best practices with educational technology and current teaching methodologies.

The Principal must have the ability to relate well with children, parents, teachers, and the community at large, honor the rich traditions and culture of Catholic education and work collaboratively with the Pastor and Regional Superintendent to lead the school positively in its mission.

Salary range is range is $83,000 - $129,000