Principal Position at St. Simon Stock Elementary School

2195 Valentine Avenue

Bronx, NY 10457

Mission of St. Simon Stock School

Simon Stock School is a living expression of the teaching mission of the Church. The school is a faith community made up of students, teachers, para-professional instructional personnel, the school principal, auxiliary staff, parents, and the parish clergy. This community works towards fostering the dignity of the person and responding to the need for justice and peace in our global society.

St. Simon Stock School strives to educate the whole person by sharing with parents their responsibility to foster spiritual, physical, intellectual, and emotional growth in their children. Our quality, sound education will enable those who attend our school to acquire the competency needed to function as effective leaders in the next millennium. Through the development of Christian and Catholic principles based on the Gospel message, each child is nurtured with the values needed to be contributing citizens in their future communities.

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 $83,000 - $129,000