Administrative Openings

The Archdiocese of Newark Schools Office is currently accepting applications for the position of elementary school principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Those wishing to be considered for principal positions should submit requested documents to Barbara Dolan at [email protected].

• Practicing Catholic
• Relevant experience in teaching and/or administration
• Earned master’s degree in educational administration or related field
• 2 letters of recommendation from professional sources
• Pastor reference letter testifying to active involvement in a Catholic parish
• NJ Teaching Certificate or its reciprocal
• NJ Principal Certificate
  
  

Candidates must possess educational vision, leadership skills, organizational ability and strong interpersonal strengths.  Must be a committed Catholic who can inspire faculty and staff and engage parents and students in pursuit of both spiritual development and academic excellence.

Current Openings:

• School President, St. Joseph Regional High School

 The President is the chief executive officer of St. Joseph Regional High School and the external face of the school. This individual reports directly to the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Schools. The President oversees and works in collaboration with the Consultative Board, providing support and direction for strategic goals. The President has overall responsibility for the management of St. Joseph Regional High School, with the primary function of simultaneously growing and advancing the school.
 
The President provides visionary leadership and direction to ensure the mission and core values of the school are maintained and strategic goals are achieved. The President will lead the school in the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of an exceptional program that supports and promotes the school’s mission and values with particular emphasis on the religious and spiritual orientation of the school.
 
 The President is a proven fundraiser and “friend raiser” for the school, a passionate spokesperson for St. Joseph Regional High School, and proactive in seeking grants and gifts that will assist the school in financing its goals. The President will enthusiastically engage alumni, parents, businesses, community, government, and related stakeholders to seek opportunities to support the vision of the school.
 
The President is a proven administrator and visionary leader with a business background, who will develop a strong school community working collaboratively with the Consultative Board, the Principal and senior administration to effectively govern the school, ensure fiscal stability, and build upon the school’s record of achievement.
 
START DATE: July 1, 2025
 
QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Practicing Catholic, active in a Catholic parish 
• Dynamic, forward-thinking individual with proven success building relationships and organizational support through collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated capacity for broad institutional leadership
• Administration experience in educational leadership including management, finance, and development
• Demonstrated ability to be diplomatic and create positive working relationships with the principals of area sending schools, superintendents of surrounding school districts, and high school leadership within Archdiocesan Catholic schools.
• Strong financial management expertise
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders
• Passion for and ability to motivate people to support the school’s mission
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational analysis, and management skills
• A leader who embodies the Vir Fidelis, the faithful man
• Pastor reference letter testifying to current active parish involvement
• Earned advanced degree in relevant field
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Administrative or Supervisory certification preferred but not required

Please send submissions to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark via email to [email protected]., attention Mary McElroy.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 28, 2025

• Sacred Heart School, Lyndhurst, Posted January 13th, 2025
  • This position has a start date of July 1, 2025. Applications are being accepted with interviews beginning in February.

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  REQUIREMENTS

Please submit the following via email to Barbara Dolan at [email protected]:

• • • Cover Letter
    • Resume
    • Two letters of recommendation from professional sources
    • Pastor reference letter testifying to active involvement in a Catholic parish

Mount St. Dominic Academy*
Dr. Karen D'Avino, Principal
3 Ryerson Ave
 Caldwell, NJ 07006
 973.226.0660

Head of School Position for 2025-2026
Mount St. Dominic Academy is an independent all-girls Catholic high school, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic and located in Caldwell, New Jersey. Our students are a dynamic community of passionate learners who are empowered to become justice-minded truth-seekers and trailblazers. Led by a faculty that specializes in education, our curriculum sparks curiosity, bridging tradition with academic rigor and faith with intellectual exploration, establishing a foundation of independent inquiry, critical thinking, and effective communication.
 The Mount is currently seeking resumes from qualified educational leaders of diverse backgrounds who are committed to fostering an environment of equity and belonging and are interested in a full-time Head of School role beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The Head of School is responsible for the administration of the school, for ensuring the provision of educational leadership and strategic vision, and for the overall quality of the student experience.  The Head of School is the sole employee of the Board of Trustees. With a commitment to the values of Veritas and Caritas - truth and love - this enthusiastic and inspiring academic leader will:

• Dominican Identity - Faithful to the teachings of the Sisters of St. Dominic, the Head of School, in cooperation with the principal and school faculty and staff, promotes the essential characteristics of the mission and fundamental values of a Catholic institution for young women based in the Four Pillars of Dominican Life: prayer, study, community and mission.
• Leadership- The Head of School holds primary responsibility for providing personal and visible leadership for the school administration, faculty, staff, students and families on issues related to the implementation of school policy and procedure, mission, vision and advancement of the strategic, long-term plan consistent with the mission and goals of the school.
• Fiscal Management - The Head of School’s primary responsibility in the area of finance is compliance and adherence to Board Policy and oversight as they relate to the approved school budget. The Head of School has the authority to enter into legal agreements and serves as the institutional representative in all negotiations. In addition, the Head of School provides for the safe operation and maintenance of the school property and facilities.
• Institutional Advancement - The Head of School in conjunction with the Board of Trustees will establish specific goals and objectives in the area of advancement. The Head of School will work with the Director of Development and Alumni affairs to create and implement a strategic plan designed  to cultivate philanthropic initiatives, fundraising and engage the schools financial partners.
• Enrollment Management  - The Head of School is responsible for school programs, initiatives, and processes focused on the recruitment and retention of students. The Head of School will work closely with the Director of Admissions to ensure that a strategic plan is implemented, benchmarks established and goals achieved.
• Public Relations/Communication - The Head of School directs marketing efforts, recruitment strategies, development and advancement programs and alumnae activities and events. All public relations, including press and media releases are approved by the Head of School in their capacity as school spokesperson. The Head of School represents the school in the public forum and personally meets with selected constituencies to build community relationships.

 Requirements:

• A master’s degree in educational leadership or similar required; doctorate preferred.
• 3-5 years of successful school leadership experience, preferably in upper school grades.
• History of implementing effective differentiation techniques, pedagogical approaches and assessment with the ability to support the Principal and an established rigorous academic program.
• The ability to advocate for the unique academic, artistic, athletic, and social-emotional needs of young women, placing empowerment of our young women as a priority in day to day decision making.
• Collaborate with the Principal in retaining talented faculty, recruiting excellent teachers where necessary and collaboratively support established instructional leadership and administration.
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic framework that moves initiatives forward in thoughtful and meaningful ways to support student growth and school progress and longevity.
• Experience working collaboratively with a Board of Trustees or other governing body.
• Ability to utilize data to keep the governing body informed and aid in decision making.
• Experience in collaborating with Development, Alumnae, Admissions, and other important Independent School personnel to seek donors, benefactors, or grants to support educational initiatives a plus.
• Experience with successful fiscal management of the school budgets, grants, and employee compensation program.
• Oversight of the campus facilities including maintenance, capital improvements and security.
• Promote Mount St. Dominic Academy with a forward-facing progressive approach that supports the Dominican values of our school.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Faith-based school experience is a plus.

 Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Targeted cover letter explaining your level of interest and qualifications for the head of school position at Mount Saint Dominic Academy.
• A brief personal statement that reflects your educational philosophy and how it will impact your leadership of Mount Saint Dominic Academy.
• Current resume.
• Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five professional references

Electronic submission of materials is required. Please send materials in a consolidated pdf format to [email protected]. All documents must be submitted by December 1, 2024 for consideration.
 
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