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College Preparatory School Principal position available for 2012-13 Academic Year.    
Holy Ghost Preparatory School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school rooted in the Spiritan tradition dedicated to educating and forming young men (500 students in grades 9-12) morally, intellectually, and spiritually.  It is a mission driven school focused on academic excellence, developing each student's unique gifts, and service to others.  The school is situated on a 45 acre campus in Bucks County, just north of Philadelphia in Bensalem, PA.

The Principal reports directly to the President and is responsible for creating an educational environment that supports and brings meaning to the educational  mission of the sponsoring Spiritan community.   In conjunction with the President, the Principal is responsible for the supervision and professional  development of the faculty and monitoring the student academic and extra-curricular program in all its facets.  Candidates should be able to show the ability to empower students, faculty and staff to their fullest potential and be willing/able to support all aspects of the school community.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Master's degree in an appropriate field;
  • Proven record as an educational leader with . at least 10 years teaching and administrative experience in a secondary  school;
  • Excellent organizational, managerial, and social skills;
  • Catholic in good standing.
Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and statement of educational  philosophy by April 5, 2012 to:

          Chair of HGP Principal Search
          Holy Ghost Preparatory School
          2429 Bristol Pike
          Bensalem, PA  19020
          E-mail: principalsearch@holyghostprep.org

Posted 2/28/12
St. Peter's School is seeking a new Head of School to begin July 2012.    
To view a full description of the position, click on this link:
 
 
Posted 12/8/11
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School is seeking qualified candidates for the Principal position beginning in the academic year 2012-13.    
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school in Philadelphia serving nearly 1,000 young men “to become men for and with others.”

The Principal reports directly to the President and works to create an environment that develops students, faculty and staff who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving and committed to doing justice. Candidates must have the ability to: empower students, faculty and staff to their fullest potential; be involved in all aspects of the school community; mentor students and their families; evaluate and revise curriculum; work efficiently with the Board of Trustees; and exercise expertise in strategic and long-term planning. This position serves as a member of the Educational Affairs, Diversity and Finance Committees of the Board of Trustees. Candidates must be a Roman Catholic as well as be able to articulate the Jesuit mission in all aspects of the school.

The Prep attracts a diverse array of students from throughout the Delaware Valley. The Principal leads a community of willing learners with a dedicated faculty committed to professional development. The Prep is one of hundreds of Jesuit high schools in a worldwide network, including 56 in the USA and Canada. The network in the USA supports the Jesuit high school mission with a variety of programs.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following:
  • Master’s Degree in an appropriate field;
  • 5-10 years experience in teaching and/or administration experience (an independent school environment a plus)
  • A strong commitment to the philosophy, mission and core values of Jesuit education;
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
In order to be considered for an interview, please submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references as well as one reference from your current local pastor by October 28, 2011 to Bruce Maivelett S.J., Chair of the Principal Search Committee, principalsearch@sjprep.org or mail to:
         
           Rev. Bruce Maivelett, S.J.
           Principal Search Committee
           Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School
           1733 West Girard Avenue
           Philadelphia, PA 19130
           267-515-5921

For information on our mission and characteristics of the school please visit our website at www.sjprep.org

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Posted 10/17/11


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