Employment Opportunities

Principal, Cardinal Ritter College Prep (2025-2026 School Year)

Chief Academic & Executive Leader

The High School Principal is the chief academic and operational school leader, ensuring a high-quality educational experience that aligns with the institution’s mission and values. This role demands strategic vision, instructional leadership, and operational oversight to foster a dynamic learning environment that promotes student success, faculty excellence, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Instructional Leadership

• Establish and articulate a compelling vision for academic excellence and student achievement.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the school’s curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment strategies.

• Foster a culture of high expectations, innovation, and continuous learning among faculty and students.

• Utilize data-driven, decision-making to enhance student performance and faculty effectiveness.

Talent Management & Professional Growth

• Recruit, mentor, and retain exceptional faculty and staff in collaboration with the school’s leadership team.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities for faculty and educational personnel.

• Design and implement comprehensive professional development programs aligned with instructional goals and emerging educational trends.

Operational & Administrative Oversight

• Oversee the development of the master schedule, academic calendar, and student services programs to optimize learning experiences.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping, compliance with accreditation standards, and adherence to school policies and procedures.

• Implement and uphold a fair, effective student discipline framework that fosters personal growth and accountability.

• Provide leadership in student activities and extracurricular programs to support holistic student development.

Faith Formation & Mission Integration

• Serve as a spiritual leader, ensuring that Catholic identity, values, and teachings are embedded in all aspects of school life.

• Promote a school culture that nurtures faith development, moral character, and servant leadership.

• Collaborate with faculty, campus ministry, and the local parish to provide opportunities for prayer, worship, retreats, and service-learning experiences.

• Ensure religious instruction is effectively integrated into the curriculum, aligning with Church teachings and diocesan guidelines.

Community Engagement & Institutional Advancement

• Cultivate strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.

• Serve as a key ambassador for the school, fostering partnerships that enhance academic and extracurricular opportunities.

• Leverage technology and innovative tools to enhance communication, collaboration, and instructional delivery.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Master’s degree in Education or School Leadership (preferred); minimum Bachelor’s degree required.

• State certification in educational administration.

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience, with demonstrated leadership capacity.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a positive, Christ-centered school culture.

• Proficiency in technology platforms including Google Workspace and school management software.

Cardinal Ritter College Prep, a St. Louis Archdiocesan coeducational college preparatory high school for grades 9-12, seeks a certified ELA Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year (emphasis area - Debate, Public Speaking, Creative Writing).  We prefer the applicant to be SLU1818, UMSL or AP credentialed to teach college credit courses; however, it is not a criterion for hiring. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach in an urban, college preparatory environment, possess a strong academic background, and have a Missouri State Teaching License (Master’s Degree preferred)

Expectations

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Articulate and act per the policies, procedures, mission, and vision of the St. Louis Archdiocese and Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School.  Properly plan and deliver quality instruction utilizing the Gradual Release Model and formulating assessments to facilitate higher-order thinking. Integrate instructional technology in the classroom and implement project-based learning activities.  Manage and maintain a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning.  Use an online student data system and Google applications.

In addition, candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the vocation of teaching and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Compensation

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Based on degrees and years of experience, (somewhat negotiable); a comprehensive benefits package

Position Reports to:

The school’s administrative team.

Interested individuals should email their resume, three letters of recommendation, a letter of interest, college transcripts, a copy of certification, and other supporting evidence to

Dr. Pamela Atkinson-Hamilton

Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School

701 North Spring Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63108

phamilton@cardinalritterprep.org