Principal

Principal at Catholic Academy of Bridgeport
Begins July 1, 2025

OVERVIEW:
The Board of the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport is seeking a transformational principal to lead, form, advance and nurture one of our four campuses in Bridgeport, CT. Our Catholic school proudly serves over 800 students in grades PreK-8 across four campuses in the city of Bridgeport. The principal is the educational and spiritual leader of the school community. The highest priority of the principal is to build a Catholic community of faith inspired by Gospel values and to provide a superior academic program committed to individualized instruction. Each child is supported to achieve academically, develop to their full potential, and grow in faith. Position reports to Deputy Executive Director, Executive Director and Board of Directors, Catholic Academy of Bridgeport.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
- Leads as a mission-driven Roman Catholic who articulates a clear vision for the school based on the values and philosophy of Catholic education.
- Collaborates with administrators, clergy, and parishes to evangelize and form a faith community of faculty, staff, students, and parents, based on the explicit and
intentional integration of the teachings of the Church and Gospel values where students are nurtured, thrive, and develop to their full potential.
- Provides and assures that the academic program is rigorous, well-articulated, and integrates best practices of individualized instruction. Commits to the use of technology
and blended learning to enhance a variety of teaching/learning styles.
- Emphasizes the importance of transparent communication and a consultative, engaging, and respectful style of leadership of diverse opinions and attitudes.
- Provides for the hiring of teachers and staff and assists them with regular supervision, professional training, and development.
- Works collaboratively with the other three principals, their faculties, and the Executive Director of the Academy to assist in the functioning of one school with a
common mission and purpose.
- Understands the importance of financial stability by providing a balanced budget in collaboration with the Business Manager and the Board of Directors and is willing to
assist in development efforts to increase donations to the Academy through presence at fund- and friend-raising events.
- Ensures that the school is a safe environment, characterized by loving attitudes towards each other and the extended community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Roman Catholic dedicated to an integration of faith, social justice, and Gospel values
- At least five (5) years of administration or teaching
- Demonstrated success and proven track record of increased student achievement and attention to standardized test results
- Conversational Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred, but not required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree from an accredited institution with course work in Educational Administration
- 5+ years of successful school leadership
- State certified Elementary Teacher in CT or another state
- State certified Administrator in CT or another state, or progress
- Demonstrated experience in non-public, Catholic, or independent school education

SKILLS:
- Experience using academic principles and best practices, understanding of current national standards and trends and academic opportunities
- An understanding of the mission of the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport
- An understanding of and appreciation for the nature and value of a Catholic school education.

To view the complete prospectus:

Interested candidates should complete the application process on CT Reap and send cover letter and CV to Angela Pohlen, Executive Director, at ....