Principal, High School (EX)(2026-2027)-Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Essex MD

Archdiocese of Baltimore

$75K — $90K *
Essex, MD 21221In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Respect the Catholic faith and commit to the school's mission and philosophy.
  • Have significant teaching and administrative experience at the secondary level, with a Master's degree in education.
  • Demonstrate supervisory skills in STEM and AP programs.
  • Exhibit visionary leadership for student educational development through effective management.
  • Be proficient in educational technology for instructional purposes.
  • Showcase strong communication skills for collaboration with staff and parents.
  • Experience in strategic planning and Middle States accreditation process.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee faculty appraisal processes to ensure effective teaching standards.
  • Serve on the Strategic Planning Committee as staff to the Board of Trustees.
  • Provide leadership reflecting Gospel values across the school community.
  • Assist the President and collaborate with the administrative team for school planning.
  • Supervise the instructional programs, enhancing quality and diversity of offerings.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid leave for holidays, sick days, and vacations.
Full Job Description
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, located in Essex, Maryland, is seeking a qualified full-time principal to begin in the The principal's highest priority is building a Catholic community of faith in which the Catholic Christian message and the experiences of community, worship, service, and social concern are fully integrated. Additionally, a paramount responsibility is promoting and facilitating student learning of the highest quality. The principal reports to the president and has primary responsibility for providing instructional leadership.

Essential Functions

  • Oversees the appraisal process for faculty.
  • Serves as staff to the Board of Trustees on the Strategic Planning Committee.
  • Provides leadership for all members of the school community that reflects Gospel values.
  • Assists the President and works cooperatively with members of the administrative team in school planning and to enhance the Catholic mission.


Position Qualifications

  • Must respect the Catholic faith and tradition and commits to the mission and philosophy of St. Mary's High School of Annapolis.
  • Has successful teaching and administrative experience at the secondary level, a Master's degree in education, and leads in the formulation of academic policies, curriculum development.
  • Supervises the instructional program, including AP, STEM, and other specialty programs.
  • Is a visionary instructional leader who promotes the educational development of students through effective supervisory and administrative skills in addition to planning, organizing, and assessing faculty in both service and professional development.
  • Must be competent in the use of technology as an integral tool for instruction.
  • Possesses strong communication and collaborative skills in working with all constituents, and provides leadership for the school's parent groups.
  • Has experience in strategic planning and with the Middle States accreditation process.
  • Collaborates with the President and Director of Institutional Advancement to maintain positive public relations with various constituent groups, the greater public, and prospective parents.
  • Provides leadership for all members of the school community that reflect Gospel values and cores values of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
  • Practicing Catholic, fully able to model Christian values and adhere to the teachings of the church and participate in the sacramental life of the Church.


*To be considered for a teaching opportunity and to assist with determining compensation, the following documentation is required to be uploaded with your application: Resume, applicable certifications, licensures (PEL), transcripts, and reference contact information. After submitting your completed application, click "Go To My Presence" to upload these documents. Then click the "My References" link on the right side to submit your reference information.

Range: $75,000 - 90,000, Annualized

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/

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