The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
Job Summary
he Associate Principal of the Lower School will serve as a member of the Administrative Team of
Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic School under the direct supervision of the
Principal. The Associate Principal of the Lower School provides mission-driven leadership in
collaboration with the Principal and Associate Principal of the Upper School.
- This is a 12-month position
- The position is exempt
- The candidate must be Faith-filled practicing Catholic
- Minimum of 5 years teaching
- School leadership experience required
- Preferred - Administration/Supervision experience, Administration certification
The list of responsibilities, duties, and expectations listed below is not exhaustive. The Principal has the authority to assign responsibilities or duties not listed in this job description that will help implement the mission of the Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic school.
Job Responsibilities
Mission Implementation
- Actively engage in living the mission of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, as a member of “a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus.”
- Live the mission of the Catholic church in daily life, as defined by the Christian Witness statement and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Attend monthly School Board meetings on a bi-monthly basis
Spirituality of School
- Attend morning prayer along with the administration, teachers, and staff
- Attend Mass regularly
Teacher Formation
- Evaluate teachers according to the Archdiocesan Faculty Formation Program
- Evaluate preschool teachers annually
Kindergarten through Fourth Grade
- Communicate the mission through effective and clear behavioral expectations and respond to discipline needs
- Work with and assist faculty in the development of effective classroom and hallway management
- Assist with frequent communication to parents, teachers, and students on matters pertaining to discipline
- Maintain a visible presence in the school to uphold proper discipline and conduct
- Prepare and log required documentation in regards to discipline
- Monitor student absences and tardies and notify parents of excessive student absences and tardies following the guidelines within the handbook
- Collaborate with the admin team on the creation of class lists
- Assist Preschool Director with any/all of the above
Curriculum and Instruction
- Coordinate the kindergarten screening process
- Attend weekly CARE Team meetings for students K-4
- Collaborate with the Resource Coordinator on implementation of K-4 student plans
- Collaborate with Preschool Director and assist with any/all of the above
Personnel
- Hire, manage and support the classroom instructional aides
- Cultivate a master list of substitutes for all grades and positions
- Schedule and supervise classroom substitutes for teacher and aide absences
- Submit bi-monthly payroll reports for substitutes to the parish bookkeeper
- Maintain annual attendance records for faculty
- Assist in the hiring of teachers
Preschool
- Be a support and assist the lead of the preschool program through direct and indirect
supervision in the areas of personnel, budget, instruction, and enrollment
General Administrative Responsibilities
- Attend Admin Team meetings
- Attend faculty meetings and all other types of teacher/staff meetings as scheduled – help with agenda, set up, presentation of information, and all other details
- Coordinate with the Principal planning and executing staff professional development
- Share responsibility with the Principal for attending meetings and events that arise during the year.
- Maintain inventory and order annual curriculum materials.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
