What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Principal position at Archdiocese of New York?
High School Principal
Notre Dame Academy
134 Howard Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
Notre Dame Academy High School, a private, Catholic all-girls school of 450 students in
the Grymes Hill neighborhood of Staten Island, NY is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and faith-filled leader for the principal position. Working closely with the President, the next High School Principal will be charged with leading a vibrant school community connected to its thriving all-girls Elementary School.
The principal will serve as the instructional leader of the school to ensure a high quality,
faith-based student experience through effective functioning of school operations,
advancing the mission and vision of Notre Dame Academy as we celebrate the 120th
anniversary of the school's founding.
In the tradition of the Congregation of Notre Dame, the mission of Notre Dame Academy is to advance, embody and excel at liberating education, an education which leads each girl and young woman to become an agent of transformation and of the transformation of society.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Catholic school leader who is looking to lead a highly
skilled team of educators in a school community that is imbued with the charism of St.
Marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame.
A strong interim team is in place, which will allow maximum time for candidates and the
principal search committee to discern the best possible fit for Notre Dame Academy High
School.
Successful candidates for this position should possess many of the following qualities:
• Practicing Catholic with a vibrant faith including respect for the faith and religious
beliefs of others.
• Capacity to comprehend and articulate the charism of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and
the spirit of the Congregation of Notre Dame.
• Advocate for the advantages of all-girls education.
• Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community consistent with a
Catholic identity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum review, college placement, co-curricular
activities, programming, and facilities management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a record of effective and
responsive interaction with students and parents.
• Excellent presentation skills when addressing students, faculty, and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Administrative Leadership Team.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience and instructional leadership, preferably
in a Catholic school; minimum of five years of administrative leadership experience
is preferred.
Start Date: July 1, 2024 or sooner
When completing the application for this position, submit the following three documents as one combined PDF attachment by January 16, 2024
1. Cover letter that aligns your skill sets with the job description as posted above.
2. Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
3. List of three references including the person's name, their relationship to you,
phone number and email address. References will not be contacted without your
knowledge and approval.
Salary: $90k-$100k
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000