President and Principal

Principal 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].

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.

• 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.

• St. Catherine of Siena School, Cedar Grove, Posted January 16th, 2025
  • This position is available now.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

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

ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PRESIDENT

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