Job Description
Divine Child Elementary School Assistant Principal
Position Description:
Divine Child Elementary School is seeking applicants for a full-time assistant principal, who
fulfills the mission of the school by working with the principal in the management of the school,
faculty, staff, and students with emphasis on curriculum and instruction and student discipline.
This position reports to and is evaluated by the principal.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Development and supervision of curricular programs
- Student discipline
- Supervision of faculty and staff
- Supervision of school related activities
- Communicate effectively with parents, students and greater community
- Coordinate and collaborate with the principal on AOD initiatives
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Committed to the principles of Catholic, faith-based education
- Masters Degree, Ed. Leadership preferred
- Valid Teaching Certificate
- 5 or more years of teaching or school based experience
- Educational leadership experience
- Strong background in a rigorous, standards-based K-8 curriculum
- Familiarization of MANS school accreditation standards preferred
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead and work collaboratively with faculty and staff
- Strong leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Innovative and creative
- Team building and collaborative working relationships
Process:
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following application materials to
jobs@divinechild.org by August 30, 2024. Please put your name and elementary school assistant
principal applicant on the subject line.
- Cover Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Philosophy of Leadership, Teaching and Learning
- Minimum of two letters of reference
- Academic Credentials (i.e., teacher certification, administrative certification)
About the schools:
Divine Child Catholic Schools are co-ed, parish based K-12 schools in Dearborn, Michigan with
over 850 students in the high school and over 540 students in the elementary school (K-8). We
are committed to providing a nurturing environment which will help foster the students'
spiritual, academic, athletic and social growth. We believe firmly that all students have the
capacity to learn and grow and we commit to working tirelessly with our faculty, staff, parents
and students to help them reach their potential.
ES Mission:
Divine Child Elementary School is a parish school dedicated to instilling Catholic values and
achieving academic excellence.
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