Alliance for Catholic Education
Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic School is seeking a faith-filled and dynamic principal to continue the mission of Catholic education for our Kindergarten through Grade 8 school. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic Catholic who is ready to lead while working collaboratively with parish leaders, faculty, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
A vibrant Catholic school, Holy Redeemer School, established in 1941 for the Chinese, is looking for a leader who possesses a spirit of innovation and will be a motivating force in shaping our Catholic identity and rigorous academic programs. This individual will have a passion for excellence and be instrumental in leading and supporting staff in educational best practices. The Principal will build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating leadership and engagement with all. Finally, the model candidate will understand the importance of school vitality and viability, and therefore be vested in making students and faculty feel successful and valued for their contributions.
Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic School, educating 135 students, is a Middle States Association accredited school within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and a ministry of Holy Redeemer Parish under the jurisdiction of St. John the Evangelist Parish. Its governance model is the pastor, Fr. Tom Betz, OFM Cap., working collaboratively with the principal.
Requirements
The Principal of Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic School must be a dynamic, faith-filled leader with a strong commitment to Catholic education and the teachings of the Church. This position must lead by personal witness to the Catholic faith and exhibit passion and compassion in articulating the mission of Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic School to students, parents, faculty, stakeholders and the community. The ideal candidate must possess the following:
• A strong commitment to the Catholic faith
• An understanding of child growth and development
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities and excellent people management skills
• Proficiency in technology
• Knowledge of marketing and enrollment strategies to foster school viability
• Knowledge of school operations including budgeting and fundraising
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification processes
• Experience in achieving academic success
• Degrees and certifications as required by the Office of Catholic Education
• Proficiency in spoken Chinese (Mandarin dialect preferred) is not required, but is desired
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide leadership to the teaching staff on curriculum and instruction, pedagogy, classroom
management, and student achievement
• Establish academic and behavioral goals with corresponding implementation plans
• Partner with teaching staff and parents to manage student behaviors in a positive and proactive
manner
• Serve as the primary agent for creating an environment that fosters academic excellence, Catholic
faith formation, vitality and viability
• Be responsible for creating a climate that encourages the engagement of each student in the learning
process while fostering a love for learning
• Inspire a committed faculty and an engaged student body to form a highly effective learning
community inclusive of all stakeholders in the ministry of Catholic education
• Utilize technology as a communication and educational tool
• Ensure staff have adequate opportunities for professional development
• Provide meaningful and constructive feedback to faculty and staff
• Work collaboratively with designated committees to support school events, fundraising initiatives
and enrollment campaigns
• Collaborate with the Holy Redeemer parish community, Chinatown community partners and leaders,
and other stakeholders
• Actively manage accreditations and certifications
• Be forward thinking and maintain a vision for the future of the school
Additional Information
Interested and qualified candidates please send:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three letters of recommendation
• Updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background) to the address listed
below
Please attach appropriate documents where applicable. Any question, contact Sister Margaret Rose Adams at the email listed below.
Please download the application and the list of documentation you must submit.
Completed application, with required documents should be returned by Thursday, April 17, 2025 and
may be emailed to: Sr.mradams@archphila.org
Sister Margaret Rose Adams, IHM, Assistant Superintendent
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Office of Catholic Education
222 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103