Assistant Principal - St. Cecilia School & Academy
Position: Assistant Principal
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: Leadership Assistant (Part-time 50%)
Job Location: St. Cecilia School
Beginning: Jul 01, 2025
Deadline: Jul 07, 2025**
District: St. Cecilia School & Academy
St. Louis, MO 63111
Telephone: 314-329-5413
Email:
eroth@stc-stl.org
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Job Description:
Job Title: Leadership Assistant
Reports To: Principal
Position Type: Part-time
Position Summary:
St. Cecilia School, a vibrant Catholic community in St. Louis dedicated to academic excellence and faith formation, seeks a part-time (50%) Leadership Assistant to support the principal in advancing the school’s mission. The Leadership Assistant is a collaborative leader who provides support in designated instructional, spiritual, and operational areas, acting as an extension of the principal’s leadership. The Leadership Assistant contributes to building a positive, Christ-centered school culture and remains flexible in focusing on the school’s evolving priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Mission and Catholic Identity:
  • Support the principal in maintaining and promoting St. Cecilia School's Catholic identity and mission.
  • Collaborate in integrating Catholic social teaching and Gospel values across curricular and co-curricular programs.
     
2. Governance and Leadership: 
  • Serve as an instructional leader in collaboration with the principal and instructional coaches, supporting curriculum development, instructional best practices, and assessment.
  • Help foster a professional culture of collaboration, high expectations, and continuous improvement among faculty and staff.
  • Assist in the supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff as delegated by the principal.
  • Provide a visible leadership presence, ensuring availability to students, teachers, and families throughout the school day.
  • Represent the principal at meetings, events, or committees as requested.
     
3. Academic Excellence
  • Provide leadership in selected academic initiatives, such as data analysis, curriculum coordination, or professional development.
  • Support faculty in instructional practices that promote high achievement for all students.
     
  • Collaborate with the principal to monitor student progress and address academic interventions as needed.
     
4. Operational Vitality 
  • Assist with operational responsibilities as assigned, which may include student discipline, scheduling, safety procedures, communication with families, or school events.
  • Support enrollment and marketing efforts by fostering positive relationships with current and prospective families.
  • Help manage aspects of student life, co-curricular activities, or community partnerships according to school priorities.
     
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A practicing Catholic committed to the mission of Catholic education.
  • Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field (or actively pursuing).
  • Minimum 5 years of teaching or school leadership experience, preferably in Catholic education.
  • Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development practices.
  • Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
     
  • Knowledge of the Spanish language is strongly preferred to support the school’s bilingual and multicultural community.
     

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