Elementary School Principal, St. Philip Neri Parish School, Lafayette Hill, PA, Montgomery

Job Title:

Principal

Job Status:
Permanent/Full Time

Contact:
Mrs. Bernadette Dougherty, Assistant Superintendent

E-Mail: bdougherty

Saint Philip Neri Parish School seeks a faith-filled, mission-driven, and dynamic Principal to lead a high-performing, student-centered Catholic elementary school. Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the Principal is responsible for the spiritual, academic, and operational leadership of the school, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment where students grow intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

The Principal places the concerns, safety, and welfare of the students first and all decisions and actions. As the visible leader of the school, the Principal is approachable and accessible to students and school families and serves as a warm, professional ambassador lip Neri School to the parish and broader community. The St. Philip Neri Catholic School is a vibrant school committed to educating 509 students in grades pre‑K4 to 8th Grade.

The Principal will advance Saint Philip Neri’s mission to deliver a challenging, intellectual curriculum grounded in Catholic faith, with an emphasis on respect, service, and personal responsibility. The Principal will serve as a beacon of the school to the parish and broader community, championing school vitality and viability through strong instructional leadership, faculty development, and strategic enrollment and community engagement initiatives.

Saint Philip Neri’s tradition of excellence, including Middle States accreditation and recognition for academic growth by being awarded twice the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, provides a strong foundation for continued innovation and improvement.

• Serve as the spiritual leader of the school community, modeling Christian discipleship and Catholic leadership.
• Integrate Catholic identity into all aspects of school life, including curriculum, culture, prayer, liturgy, service, discipline practices, and community traditions.
• Foster a climate conducive to prayer, study, reflection, character formation, and respectful relationships.
• Partner with the Pastor and parish leadership to strengthen parish‑school collaboration and shared mission.

• Serve as the school’s chief instructional leader, ensuring strong curriculum alignment, data‑informed instruction, and continuous improvement.
• Promote academic excellence using current research and best practices while supporting diverse learning needs.
• Monitor student progress and promote achievement for all students through effective assessment systems and intervention/enrichment supports.
• Support and advance the school’s accreditation and continuous improvement processes (e.g., Middle States).
• Strengthen a Christ‑centered culture that supports student wellbeing, social‑emotional growth, and co‑curricular programming.

• Recruit, hire, develop, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff, cultivating a professional culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development aligned to school goals and Archdiocesan expectations.
• Build a positive, high‑expectations environment in which staff feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.

• Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, student discipline, student services, records, and administrative systems.
• Ensure a safe school environment through effective emergency preparedness, facility oversight, and coordination with relevant local/state stakeholders.
• Manage school resources responsibly, including budgeting, strategic allocation of resources, and operational planning in collaboration with appropriate governing bodies.
• Maintain compliance with Archdiocesan policies, state/federal requirements, and mandated reporting responsibilities.

• Lead and support strategies for enrollment growth and family…