Principal – Saint Ambrose Academy

POSITION:                    Principal at Saint Ambrose Academy, located in Rochester, NY

START DATE:                Open until filled

REPORTS TO:               Pastor of Peace of Christ Parish and Superintendent

JOB PURPOSE:

Peace of Christ Parish and The Diocese of Rochester Department of Catholic Schools is seeking a principal committed to Catholic Education who can effectively lead the school in fulfillment of the school’s mission to nurture the faith and intellect of students in grades Pre-K through five in Rochester.

The principal serves as the spiritual and instructional leader of the school and is responsible for all aspects of school operations. Qualified candidates must have an understanding of the New York State Learning Standards and possess or be working towards certification as a School Building Leader and/or School District Leader.

Applicants must submit a complete application, which includes the following items: cover letter, résumé, contact information of three references, and NYS certifications to Tammy Sylvester, Director of Human Resources, at .

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing;
• Possess or working toward certification as a School Building Leader and/or School District Leader;
• Experience as an elementary teacher and/or administrator;
• Experience with curriculum development;
• Experience with staff development;
• Strong communication skills with a variety of stakeholders;
• Proficient with current instructional technology practices.