Job Description

Elementary School Principal

The Elementary Principal (Pre K-5, Lower Campus) of St. Joseph Catholic Academy (SJCA) provides inspirational and faith-filled guidance while overseeing the daily academic, religious and student life operations of grades PK through 5. Strong written and verbal communication skills are key in serving as a collaborative academic leader for faculty and staff. The Lower Campus/Elementary Principal reports to the President and will fulfill SJCA’s educational goals, uphold the school’s commitment to provide an exceptional education to all students, and foster SJCA’s Catholic identity through the modeling of Catholic behavior.

The Lower Campus Principal for St. Joseph Catholic Academy will be a:
Practicing Catholic.
Student-focused, approachable and caring individual, eager to embrace the SJCA culture and Kenosha community.
Visionary academic leader.
Effective team builder and skilled collaborator.
Dedicated partner with the Upper Campus/6-12 Principal to maximize the benefits of a PK through 12 model.

Requirements:
Bachelors in Education, Teaching License
Valid Principal’s License or in a program to complete the Principal License within one year.
School Administration experience (i.e. Principal, Dean of Students, Department Chair, Instructional Coach, Teacher leadership experiences)

Ideal candidates for this position should possess:
Master’s in Educational Leadership or above
Valid Principal’s License or or in a program to complete the Principal License within one year.
Previous school administrative leadership experience
Ability to work collaboratively and congenially

Applicants will need to attend a Safeguarding session and successfully pass a criminal background check.

All applicants must also upload their completed Archdiocese of Milwaukee Principal-Teacher application https://www.archmil.org/CentersofExcellence/DOCsPDFs/Forms/4111Principal-TeacherApplication_Form.pdf
to WECAN
Application will need to be downloaded, filled and then saved before uploading to WECAN, otherwise it will come through blank. Application packets will not be considered complete and applicants will not be considered for a position unless an Archdiocese of Milwaukee application is included with the WECAN packet.

Perform additional program duties as assigned by the President

This is a 12 month, full time contract position.

Candidates must be a practicing Catholic and hold valid Wisconsin Administrative Licensure or in a program to complete the Principal License within one year.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Education, Teaching License
Valid Principal’s License or in a program to complete the Principal License within one year.
School Administration experience (i.e. Principal, Dean of Students, Department Chair, Instructional Coach, Teacher leadership experiences)

Ideal candidates for this position should possess:
Master’s in Educational Leadership or above
Valid Principal’s License or or in a program to complete the Principal License within one year.
Previous school administrative leadership experience
Ability to work collaboratively and congenially

Applicants will need to attend a Safeguarding session and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Compensation

Type

Annual

Notes

This is a salaried position

Additional Information

Start Date

2024-11-05

Location

St. Joseph Catholic Academy - Kenosha (C52)

Department

County

Kenosha

Job Category

Schools - Administrative/Principal

Employment Type

Full Time

Notes

To Apply

Instructions

Upload your Principal application to WECAN via this link: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/222512

Contact Name

Tara Krebs

Address

2401 69TH ST

2401 69TH ST

Kenosha, WI 53143-5268

Email

tkrebs@sjcawi.org

Phone

2626548651

Fax

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

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