Leadership Assistant
St Louis, MO, US, 63111-1603
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
St. Cecilia School, a vibrant Catholic community in St. Louis dedicated to academic excellence and faith formation, seeks a Leadership Assistant to support the principal in advancing the school’s mission. The Leadership Assistant is a collaborative leader who provides support in designated instructional, spiritual, and operational areas, acting as an extension of the principal’s leadership. The Leadership Assistant contributes to building a positive, Christ-centered school culture and remains flexible in focusing on the school’s evolving priorities.
Job Responsibilities
1. Mission and Catholic Identity
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Support the Principal in upholding and advancing the Catholic identity and mission of St. Cecilia School.
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Collaborate in integrating Catholic social teaching and Gospel values into curricular and co-curricular programs.
2. Governance and Leadership
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Serve as an instructional leader in partnership with the Principal and instructional coaches to promote curriculum development, effective teaching practices, and data-informed assessment strategies.
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Foster a professional culture grounded in collaboration, high expectations, and continuous improvement.
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Assist in the supervision and performance evaluation of faculty and staff as delegated by the Principal.
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Maintain a visible leadership presence, engaging with students, staff, and families throughout the school day.
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Represent the Principal at internal and external meetings, events, or committees as needed.
3. Academic Excellence
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Lead selected academic initiatives such as data analysis, curriculum coordination, or teacher professional development.
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Support faculty in implementing instructional practices that promote academic success for all students.
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Work collaboratively with the Principal to monitor student achievement and support appropriate academic interventions.
4. Operational Vitality
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Assist in various operational tasks including student discipline, scheduling, safety protocols, communication with families, and coordination of school events.
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Contribute to enrollment and marketing initiatives by building and maintaining positive relationships with current and prospective families.
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Support student life programming, co-curricular activities, and external partnerships in alignment with school priorities.
Job Requirements
● A practicing Catholic committed to the mission of Catholic education.
● Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field (or actively pursuing).
● Minimum 5 years of teaching or school leadership experience, preferably in Catholic education.
● Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development practices.
● Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
● Knowledge of the Spanish language is strongly preferred to support the school’s bilingual and multicultural community.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.