Description
Holy Trinity Catholic School is committed to academic excellence. Our Mission states that we prepare our students spiritually, in a Christ – centered environment. We “endeavor to educate the whole child by providing a holistic approach to education” and we “recognize and value the uniqueness, dignity, and basic goodness of each individual as a child of God.” A Catholic school leader has tremendous impact not only on the school, but on the life of a Church community. We seek those who believe in our mission and can make the possible happen.
San Pedro is a unique community. Holy Trinity School and Parish have served the community for over one hundred years. Our Preschool-8th Grade school, with over 325 students and a faculty/staff of over forty people, serves a multi-generational population. We have 2nd and 3rd generation students in our school, and numerous teachers and staff members are alumni of the school. Holy Trinity School has beautiful facilities including both an elementary and Middle School Science Lab, a library, and a recently renovated Preschool Building. The school is fiscally sound.
Holy Trinity is a Catholic community, values the dignity and potential of each individual ad serves as a center for academics within an atmosphere of spirituality inclusivity and outreach. Holy Trinity supportive environment empowers our students to freely explore new challenges and realize their full potential in broad curricular and co-curricular areas. Holy Trinity faculty, and staff partners with parents to challenge students to become moral decision makers, to rejoice in the diversity and to assume an attitude open to change and growth. The school community fosters reverence for nature, respect for all people and beliefs, and involvement in our parish community and heighten awareness of their impact on the world.
The Ideal Candidate
will have a strong Catholic Identity in which he/she builds and maintains a safe and healthy school environment where students and staff feel cared for, accepted, and valued. The principal will collaborate with the pastor to establish a community of faith that prioritizes a personal relationship with Christ to fulfill the Evangelizing Mission of the Church. The principal will have Supervision and Staffing responsibility and directs and coordinates activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at Holy Trinity School. The principal recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates staff and conducts formal and informal classroom observations of all teaching staff and uses the evaluation process to effect positive learning outcomes. The principal enforces discipline and attendance rules along with all policies and procedures, as spelled out in the handbooks. The principal manages Finances and develops the budget which determines the allocation of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorizes purchases and provides monthly reports of financial performance to the Archdiocese, Pastor, and Finance committee. The principal also is responsible for School Facilities including maintaining the school building. Finally, Marketing and Advancement is increasingly important, and the principal leads the effort to promote and advance the school through marketing and cultivating giving from alumni and others.
Desired Candidate Attributes: Faith-filled and Focused, Hopeful and Entrepreneurial, Inspirational, Growth Mindset Leader, Standards Bearer, Equity-Minded Educator, Fiscally Responsible, Collaborator, Effective Communicator, Courage to Lead, Change Agent
Requirements
• Faith-filled Practicing Catholic who can be a role model of the faith to our students, faculty/staff, parents, and church community.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Catholic School Principal and 5 years teaching experience, at least two of those 5 years in Catholic education
• State Credential (teaching and/or administrative)
• Master’s degree in educational administration or related field
• Preference given to those with leadership or administrative experience.
• Preference given to candidates with Catechist certification.
Complete an employment application. https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/EmploymentApplication.pdf.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TO:
parishadministrator@holytrinitysp.org
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter (no greater than two pages), responding to these prompts. 1) Why do you find yourself being called to Catholic school leadership? 2) Speak about two Attributes that you possess and your most recent experience exercising these Attributes.
Résumé (include all work- and service-related experiences, dates and education related to the position)
Information/Application Contact:
Holy Trinity School
Attn: Father Kevin Nolan
1226 W. Santa Cruz
San Pedro, CA 90732
E-Mail: parishadministrator@holytrinitysp.org
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Holy Trinity School (San Pedro)
1226 West Santa Cruz
San Pedro, CA 90732
parishadministrator@holytrinitysp.org