Good Shepherd Catholic School, Diocese of Wilmington

Position Available: Principal

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL, located in Perryville, Maryland, seeks qualified applicants for the position of PRINCIPAL beginning July 1, 2024. The parish school, which was founded in 1957, develops successful students with the support of the entire community. Our mission is to help students reach their maximum academic and personal potential in a safe and nurturing environment leading them to be people of faith through study and service. Good Shepherd’s enrollment is just under 80 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school, which is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, has 16 faculty and staff to minister to the students and an active Family-School Organization. Good Shepherd Catholic School has advanced technological hardware and software implemented for teachers and students. Standardized test scores reflect the high academic standards held for students. In nurturing the whole child, the school provides a faith-filled, student-centered, service-oriented environment. Principal candidates must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate well with various constituencies. They must also value the significance of presence at school, parish, and community events.

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

 live as a practicing Catholic

 hold an advanced degree (Master’s or higher) from an accredited institution in an area of study that supports the role/responsibilities of the principal

 hold or be eligible for Delaware or Maryland licensing/certification (Catholic Theology or Ministry degree is exempt from this requirement)

 have minimum of five years teaching at the appropriate grade level (Catholic school experience as a teacher/administrator preferred)

A cover letter and resume should be forwarded no later than Friday, March 22, to:

Mary E. Filippone

Personnel Coordinator Catholic Schools Office

1626 North Union Street

Wilmington, DE 19806

302-573-3133

mfilippone@cdow.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,584.76 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Perryville, MD 21903: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person