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Mount Alvernia Academy, located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Vice Principal. Mount Alvernia Academy is a Catholic, Franciscan co-ed school educating children from Preschool through Grade 6.

Position Summary: The Vice Principal works collaboratively with the Principal to support the spiritual, instructional, and operational leadership of Mount Alvernia Academy. This role helps nurture a vibrant faith community rooted in Catholic values, ensures high-quality instruction, and supports the day-to-day functioning of the school, including the supervision of faculty and staff. An essential component of this position includes coordinating and supporting the secondary school admissions process for sixth-grade students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Principal in integrating Catholic identity, values, and teachings throughout school life including liturgies, fostering spiritual formation for students, faculty, and families.
• Assist in overseeing curriculum implementation and instructional practices, including Science of Reading approaches and integration of technology, and monitor student learning outcomes in alignment with rigorous academic standards.
• Conduct classroom observations, provide formative feedback, support professional development initiatives, and help build teacher capacity.
• Assist in the recruitment, supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff.
• Oversee the NEASC reaccreditation process.
• Lead and support the secondary school admissions process for sixth-grade students, including collaborating with families, preparing recommendation letters, and maintaining relationships with area private schools.
• Promote a positive, inclusive school culture that prioritizes student safety, well-being, and academic engagement for all learners, including multi-language learners and students with diverse needs.
• Maintain school safety and foster a positive, orderly learning environment by managing student discipline, attendance and behavior interventions.
• Assist with daily operations such as scheduling, compliance with school policies and regulations and overseeing the parent/student handbook.
• Build strong relationships with students, families and community stakeholders through consistent, transparent communication and partnership.
• Support the Principal in managing data, monitoring budget priorities, and advancing strategic initiatives in alignment with the school’s mission and goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in educational leadership, administration or a related field required; Massachusetts administrator license preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience teaching elementary students, preferably in a Catholic school.
• Practicing Catholic, in good standing, committed to the teachings and values of the Catholic church.
• In addition, candidates must demonstrate excellent organizational, written and verbal communications skills; have the ability to multitask; be able to coordinate projects and schedules in a fast-paced environment and be a positive team player with a desire to contribute and share their gifts and talents with the students and administration of the school.
• Must pass/complete a CORI check, fingerprinting, and complete the Archdiocese of Boston’s Protecting God’s Children training.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting while working on a computer.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 15 lbs. of supplies and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary: The expected annual salary for this position is $95,000 – $115,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This range is a good faith estimate and may be adjusted based on individual qualifications, skills, and experience.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.

Travel Requirements: This is an in-person position. Remote work is not available. Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential. Candidate must have access to reliable transportation.

Equal Employment: The Academy will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and in performing essential job functions, so as to afford enjoyment of the same benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by employees without disabilities.

Application Process: Candidates should send an email containing a cover letter, resume, and list of references (references will not be contacted until permission is received from the applicant) to employment@maa.school. Visit our website at www.maa.school for additional information on Mount Alvernia Academy.