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Overview of High School
Founded in 1916, West Catholic Preparatory High School has enjoyed a rich history and a century-plus of educating the community spiritually, academically and through extra-curricular programs, improving the lives of students and families in the surrounding community. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character and leadership.
WEST CATHOLIC PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment that is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties)
- Prepare, coordinate, and manage the school activities program with the assistance of the activity and club moderators in consultation with the President and Principal, for example, clubs, dances, proms, programs, student fund raising drives, baccalaureate and graduation exercises, Ring Ceremony, School & senior Portraits, etc.
- Collect registration information for all clubs and activities
- Cooperate with the Principal and President and Campus Minister in integrating the Catholic Faith and culture into the school's entire program.
- Coordinate the Student Council, with the assistance of the faculty moderators.
- Coordinate the school athletic program with the assistance of the Assistant Athletic Director and coaches, in consultation with the Principal and President Insure adherence to, and enforcement of, all PIAA rules and regulations
- Prepare and distribute homeroom materials, daily announcements
- Prepare the monthly and yearly calendars in consultation with the other administrators
- Register and schedule all school activities, assemblies and use of the auditorium and gymnasium.
- Supervise all athletic staff including shared responsibility for hiring, discipline or firing decisions and full responsibility for training, mentoring and evaluating coaches and athletic staff.
- Assign and coordinate seating and supervise student behavior in cafeteria and auditorium
- Supervise and manage the sales of school store.
- Coordinate bus transportation for school sports and school activities
- Inform the Principal of discipline concerns, school problems, and emergencies.
- Supervise the Health Office and oversee the procedure for sending students home from this office. Prepares all reports as required for the Office of Catholic Education
- Coordinate the Home and School Association
- Assist in Planning, practicing and supervising the safe evacuation or confinement of all school personnel in the event of an emergency.
- Approve all signs and posters for display in public areas of the school
- Administer the expenditure of funds for student activities
- Participate in the evaluation and coaching of teachers, Attend and evaluate coaches during game and practice conditions.
- Supervise and manage the staff of the Office of the Assistant Principal of Student Life
- Assume responsibilities delegated by the Principal or President.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Education or Education related field.
- Two years of successful teaching or coaching experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work productively and positively with staff, parents, and community.
- Strong motivational skills.
- Ability to promote an environment which, fosters high expectations for students, staff, and self.
- Ability to monitor student progress and promote student achievement for all students.
- Successful participation in staff and curriculum development activities.
- Previous administrative experience.
Applicants to be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which they are registered, preferred.
Candidates interested in the position of Assistant Principal for Student Life should submit their cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Mr. James Molnar, Human Resources Director for Secondary Schools at jmolnar@archphila.org. Please note APSL-WC- 2022 in subject line.
The deadline for application is June 6, 2022.
Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.
PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.
Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In keeping with Church teachings on social justice, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, benefits and access to training.
As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.
Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type
of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment