Career Center

Cardinal Newman High School, a college-preparatory coeducational (diocesan) high school, is now accepting applicants for the position of Vice Principal for the 2022-2023 academic year.   A Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or a related field is REQUIRED.  This is a 12 month position and would begin August 1, 2022.  

Summary of Position: 

• The Vice Principal will assist the principal in establishing a positive learning environment whereby the mission and philosophy of the school and the academic programs are implemented. The Vice-Principal will assist in the implementation of policies that foster a Catholic atmosphere and a sense of good order throughout the school. 
• The VP will serve on the administrative team. The Vice-Principal will assume the role of Acting Principal in the absence of the Principal and will be responsible for all aspects of the school in the absence of the principal.

 Key Expectations of all CNHS employees:

• Demonstrates support of the school’s mission and policies
• Consistently models Cardinal Newman High School values
• Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
• Takes initiative and ownership in displaying positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others
• Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Ability to work effectively with parents as a partner in each student’s educational experience
• Ability to use a variety of communication styles and methods
• The ability to hold students to a high and clearly articulated standard of performance
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task as well as being self-motivated
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The candidate should be flexible and adaptive and be able to work collaboratively within a professional learning community with colleagues and administration
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment

Physical and Work Requirements: 

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Occasional time spent working closely with others