Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Job overview
The Assistant Principal for Academics at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is a leadership role focused on supporting the academic mission, fostering student development, and upholding Jesuit values within the school community.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves curriculum planning, supervising academic scheduling and grading, supporting faculty development, managing assessments and compliance, serving as Acting Principal when needed, recruiting staff, addressing academic concerns, and collaborating with various school departments and external networks.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have at least five years of relevant experience, an advanced degree in educational administration or related field, academic leadership and teaching success, and preferably be practicing Catholic and conversant in Spanish; a Type 75/General Administrative Endorsement is required or must be obtained within three years.
Work environment and culture
The school emphasizes a Jesuit, Catholic mission with a focus on holistic student development, diversity, and community engagement, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Company information
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is a Jesuit, college-preparatory, co-educational school for grades 9-12 dedicated to preparing students as leaders and 'people for others' through rigorous Jesuit-based education.
Team overview
The Assistant Principal collaborates closely with the Principal, faculty, counselors, administrative team, and external Jesuit and Cristo Rey networks to support academic leadership and school mission.
Application process
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume via the school's career website at www.cristorey.net/careers.
Unique job features
The role includes unique responsibilities such as serving as Advanced Placement coordinator, acting as Principal when needed, and engaging deeply with the Jesuit educational mission and diverse student community.
Company overview
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is a private, Catholic college preparatory school that provides a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a unique Corporate Work Study Program. This program allows students to gain real-world work experience by partnering with local businesses, which helps fund their education and develop professional skills. Founded in 1996 in Chicago, the Cristo Rey Network has since expanded to over 30 schools across the United States, aiming to serve low-income communities and ensure students are prepared for college and future careers. The school is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment rooted in Jesuit values.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight leadership experience in academic administration, familiarity with Jesuit educational values, and a strong commitment to supporting diverse, multicultural student populations, especially Latino communities.
Emphasize skills in curriculum development, faculty supervision, data-driven academic assessment, and experience managing academic programs, as these are central to the Assistant Principal for Academics role at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current administrators, faculty, or staff in academic leadership at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School; use ice breakers like commenting on recent school initiatives related to Jesuit education or asking about their approach to faculty development and student engagement.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Jesuit mission,' 'academic leadership,' 'curriculum planning,' 'faculty development,' 'data analysis,' 'student engagement,' and 'multicultural competencies' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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