Hours per week: 40
Position Summary:
St. Mark Catholic School in Wilmington, North Carolina is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and qualified principal to lead a growing school academically and spiritually and to serve its approximately 513 students. The mission of the St. Mark Catholic School is "St. Mark Catholic School is committed to educating the whole child academically, spiritually, and physically. Founded in 2001, St. Mark Catholic School strives for academic excellence by instilling in each student Christian values, confidence, and a desire to be effective leaders of tomorrow.” For the past two decades, the school community has continued to uphold the highest standards and embody excellence in service, academics, and faith. St. Mark Catholic School was born out of compassion, faith, and service to others, and it is our mission to ensure our students grow into excellent leaders who embrace and live by these same founding values.
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The successful candidate will:
- Be an active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of the vision of the Church as promoted by the Second Vatican Council.
- Be dedicated to the spiritual growth of our students and faculty.
- Be a mission-driven leader with strong integrity, sound judgment, excellent collaborative skills, and possessing a commitment to curriculum and staff development.
- Demonstrate successful experience in the areas of public relations and development, as well as budgetary and financial management skills.
- Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in technology, ability to develop strategic and long-range planning, and be able to motivate others toward task accomplishment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership with a minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience. Experience as a Catholic School Principal or Assistant Principal preferred.
- Possess or be eligible to be licensed as an administrator by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
- Successfully complete all necessary criminal background and reference checks.
- Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe-Environment Training prior to first day on campus
Position Start Date: July 1, 2024