Assistant principal life

Assistant Principal for Student Life

West Catholic Preparatory High School

4501 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

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)

Leadership

• Serve as a member of the School Administration Team

• Cooperate with the Principal in integrating the Catholic Faith and culture into the school's entire program

• Provides personal and visible leadership to all members of the learning community and seeks continuous school improvement in a student-centric environment;

• Cooperative partnership with the Director of Campus Ministry to align student-life initiatives with the school’s Catholic mission

• Lead cross-department coordination and decision-making

• Participate in the evaluation and coaching of teachers

Student Programming

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the school’s activities program in collaboration with activity and club moderators, in consultation with the President and Principal

• Supervise and evaluate activity and club moderators to ensure accountability, effective program delivery, and alignment with school expectations

• Supervise and support Student Council operations, ensuring effective leadership, accountability, and collaboration with faculty moderators

• Organize and support student clubs, dances, proms, and other student events

• Coordinate and supervise student fundraising drives and school-wide programs

• Manage key student ceremonies such as Ring Ceremony, Baccalaureate, and Graduation

• Oversee logistics for school and senior portraits

• Cooperate with the Principal and Director of Campus Ministry in integrating the Catholic Faith and culture into the school's entire program.

Communication

• Prepare the annual and monthly calendars in consultation with the other administrators

• Prepare and distribute homeroom materials, daily announcements

• Prepare communication to be shared with families via multiple forms of media: newsletters, social media, emails, phone calls, and text messages.

Logistical Planning

• Register and schedule all school activities, assemblies and use of the auditorium.

• Coordinate bus transportation for school activities including field trips.

• Assign and coordinate seating charts in auditorium for assemblies.

• Oversee and curate all student-facing bulletin boards as a culture-building tool, ensuring they highlight school values, student achievements, and upcoming events

• Approve all signs and posters for display in public areas of the school

• Supervise and manage the sales of school store.

• Maintain and update all student-facing bulletin boards, ensuring timely, accurate, and visually engaging displays that reflect school culture and upcoming activities

• Assume responsibilities delegated by the Principal.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field.

• At least three 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.

• Successful participation in staff and curriculum development activities.

Requirement: Applicants to be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which they are registered.

Candidates interested in the position of Assistant Principal for Student Life should submit their cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Ms. Christine Jenkinson at the Office of Catholic Education, [email protected].

Please note APSL-WC- 2025 in subject line.

The deadline for application is October 6, 2025

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.