Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, the Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women. The Academy of the Holy Names empowers students to be authentic individuals who engage in independent thought, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.
The Academy of the Holy Names next High School Principal will work in close collaboration with the President to develop and support the school’s policies, direction, and vision. The High School Principal will have primary responsibility for the High School’s day-to-day operation and be its key instructional leader. He/she will be able to take advantage of the high school’s recent programmatic growth and oversee the development and furthering of a curriculum relevant to young women in the 21st century, consistent with the school’s SNJM core values and mission. The High School Principal will be responsible for supervising and working closely with a dedicated and caring faculty and staff in implementing academic and faith formation programming. In cooperation with the High School faculty and staff, the next Principal will look to build on existing best practices in all areas to strengthen an already outstanding program and ensure excellence in the future.
Key Qualifications
1. Enthusiastic practicing Catholic who is a Christ-centered servant leader that embraces, models, and champions Catholic education and will also be eager to learn and embody the mission and values of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
2. Advanced degree in an education-related field with a minimum of five years instructional and at least three years administrative leadership experience, preferably in a Catholic school environment.
Key Skills & Attributes
1. Accomplished, passionate, and inclusive academic leader, with a demonstrated ability to lead an extensive, innovative, and academically rigorous curriculum that ensures success for all students, based on high standards of excellence.
2. Integrity, compassion, humility, and genuine love and commitment to Catholic education.
3. Skilled at identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality educators with a commitment and passion for delivering a transformational Catholic educational experience.
4. Proven leadership in ongoing mentoring, professional development, and evaluation of faculty and staff.
5. Decisive executive management skills exemplified by a record of making difficult decisions in an environment with competing demands and limited resources.
6. Accessible and approachable leadership style with a reputation for being extremely visible and interactive on campus and at school events and relating to the students, parents, faculty, and staff with energy, enthusiasm, and warmth.
7. Demonstrates an understanding of the conditions for establishing a positive climate and culture for high school parents and teachers to partner effectively in the enterprise of forming young women in the school community.
8. Passionate about making authentic personal connections with students and caring about them as individuals.
9. Proven experience bringing together diverse constituents and stakeholders using collaboration and consensus-building skills, as well as a history of working with, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the local community.
10. Experience in strategic planning, implementation, fiscal management, and oversight is highly desirable.
All applicants must electronically submit the following 4 documents as separate PDF’s
1. Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
2. Letter of interest/cover letter that aligns your experiences and skillsets with the overall mission and goals of the high school, as well as you currently understand them.
3. An essay of 750 words or less, responding to the following: What challenges and new opportunities are evident for an academic administrator at an independent, Catholic high school in the times in which we live?
4. List of five references with names, relationships, phone numbers, and email addresses. References will not be contacted without your knowledge and approval.
A comprehensive background check will be completed post-offer.
Applications are requested by Wednesday, October 27th, and will be reviewed as they arrive. Select candidates will be interviewed in the fall. The contract year begins July 1, 2022; the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Complete benefits information is available at holynamestpa.org.
For more details about the school, and position, please visit holynamestpa.org/principal.
