Principal, All Saints School

Job Description

All Saints School, a diocesan school in the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut seeks an accomplished, faith-filled educator to serve as Principal, a senior leadership role within a Catholic school governed by a Head of School model. In this model, the Head of School reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools. The Principal reports directly to the Head of School, serves as a member of the school’s Executive Administration, and works in close partnership with parents, faculty, and diocesan staff to ensure a cohesive, mission-aligned educational experience across all divisions.

Rooted in the mission of the Catholic Church, the Principal plays a vital role in advancing academic excellence, spiritual formation, and the holistic development of students from Early Childhood through Grade 8.

Mission and Catholic Identity

At the heart of All Saints Catholic School is a commitment to forming students intellectually, spiritually, morally, and socially in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Principal serves as a visible and authentic witness to the faith, ensuring that Catholic identity permeates curriculum, culture, discipline, and community life.

In collaboration with the Head of School, the Principal safeguards and strengthens the school’s Catholic mission, fostering a Christ-centered environment where students are called to excellence, service, and discipleship.

Position Overview

The Principal provides day-to-day academic and instructional leadership for the school and has direct supervisory responsibility for the Lead Teachers in:

Early Childhood Center (PreK 3 and 4)

Lower School (K-4)

Upper School (5-8)

Through these leaders, the Principal ensures consistency, alignment, and high standards across all divisions while honoring the developmental needs of each stage of learning.

The Principal is both a strategic leader and relational presence, balancing instructional oversight with pastoral care for students, faculty, and families.

Key Responsibilities

Academic and Instructional Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a rigorous, missionaligned curriculum across all divisions of the school.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Lead Teachers, fostering professional growth and instructional excellence.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum from Early Childhood through Grade 8.
• Promote the use of data-informed practices to support student achievement and instructional improvement.
  
  

Faculty Leadership and Collaboration

• Cultivate a professional culture rooted in trust, accountability, collaboration, and shared mission.
• Partner with the Head of School on faculty hiring, evaluation, retention, and professional development.
• Support Lead Teachers in coaching faculty and address instructional or performance concerns.
• Promote faculty formation in Catholic identity and effective pedagogy
  
  

Student Formation and Well-Being

• Oversee student life, discipline, and pastoral care in a manner consistent with Catholic values and teachings.
• Partner with faculty and parents to support the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of each child.
• Ensure that student policies and practices reflect dignity, justice, and mercy.
  
  

Partnership with Parents

• Serve as a collaborative partner with parents, recognizing families as the primary educators of their children.
• Communicate clearly, compassionately, and proactively with parents regarding academic programs, student support, and school culture.
• Foster a strong sense of community marked by mutual respect and shared responsibility for student formation.
  
  

Executive Leadership and Governance

The Principal serves as a member of the Head of School’s Administrative Team, collaborating closely with senior leaders, including:

• Chief Financial Officer
• Office Operations Manager
• Advancement Director
• Enrollment Management Director
• Social and Emotional Learning Counselor
  
  

As part of this executive team, the Principal contributes to strategic planning, institutional decision-making, and the long-term sustainability of the school, ensuring that academic priorities are integrated with financial stewardship, enrollment goals, advancement initiatives, and operational excellence.

The Principal also meets quarterly with the Principal Advisory Council, seeking counsel, sharing progress, and engaging in reflective dialogue to support continuous improvement and mission alignment.

Admissions and Enrollment Leadership

• The Principal plays a key role in shaping and sustaining a mission-appropriate student body and serves as a member of the Admissions Committee. In this capacity, the Principal:
• Leads the admissions committee in evaluating applicants through a mission-centered and student-focused lens.
• Collaborates with the Enrollment Management Director to align admissions decisions with the school’s mission, capacity, and strategic enrollment goals.
• Ensures that admissions practices support the academic, spiritual, and cultural health of the school community.
• Represents the school’s educational philosophy and Catholic identity to prospective families.
  
  

Desired Qualifications And Attributes

• A practicing Catholic in good standing, deeply committed to the mission ofCatholic education.
• Advanced degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in academic leadership, preferably within a Catholicor faith-based school.
• Experience supervising instructional leaders and participating in senior-leveladministration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadershipstyle.
• Ability to inspire trust, communicate effectively, and lead with clarity,humility, and compassion.
  
  

To Apply

Given the desire for the Principal to be in place well before the start of the new 2026 academic year, candidates are encouraged to submit their materials immediately, but no later than March 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically as separate documents (preferably as PDFs) the following materials:

• Formal cover letter expressing interest in the position and aligning your skills and experiences with the leadership needs of All Saints Catholic School, as stipulated above;
• Current curriculum vitae or resume with all appropriate dates;
• Brief statement of educational or leadership philosophy and practice;
• List of at least five references with name, title, phone number and email address of each (References will not be contacted until a serious mutual interest is established, and not without the candidate’s permission).
  
  

All materials should be addressed to Stacie Stueber, Superintendent of Schools, and emailed to Sharon Luciano, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at Sharon.Luciano@diobpt.org with the subject line All Saints Principal.