Assistant Principal

School - Staff - Mother of Christ Catholic School Assistant Principal
Published: 04/30/2026

Mother of Christ Catholic School in southwest Miami, Florida, is seeking a full-time Assistant Principal for Student Affairs. This position oversees student behavior, campus culture, and extracurricular activities while fostering a Christ-centered environment. This individual collaborates closely with the principal to ensure the consistent implementation of school policies, support student growth, and promote a safe, respectful, and faith-filled school community grounded in Catholic values.

The candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Archdiocese of Miami.

• Uphold and promote Catholic values in all aspects of student life.
• Implement and enforce the school’s code of conduct with consistency and fairness.
• Address student behavioral concerns and work with teachers, parents, ESE team, and counselors to develop appropriate interventions.
• Foster a positive school climate through character education and student engagement initiatives.
• Communicate with parents regarding student behavior and school policies.
• Collaborate with the Principal regarding student behavior concerns.
• Coordinate student clubs, extracurricular activities, and leadership programs.
• Lead school-wide events that enhance student life, including retreats, assemblies, and service projects.
• Schedule and implement Aftercare activities.
• Assist in school-wide initiatives, events, and administrative duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Florida Certificate in Educational Leadership (or commensurate credential).
• Must obtain catechetical certification through the Archdiocese of Miami Office of Catechesis within three years of hire.
• Three years of experience within a Catholic school preferred.
• Ability to understand and serve diverse populations.
• General knowledge and understanding of rites and rituals of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge and understanding of National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.
• Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholders (e.g. pastors, principals, teachers, families).
• Strong professionalism and an ability to work as a team.
• Excellent understanding of best practices in education.
• Possesses integrity, diligence, and dedication to the Catholic educational mission of the Archdiocese of Miami.
• Strong aptitude in informational and educational technology.
• Strong oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• High-level auditory and visual acuity is necessary for monitoring safety, evaluating instruction, and interacting with staff, students, and parents.
• Must be able to push and occasionally lift objects weighing 25 pounds.
• The environment is fast-paced, with constant, high-frequency interruptions.
• Irregular, long hours are standard, with frequent, mandatory attendance at evening and weekend events.
• Must have professional demeanor, including the dress code.

In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment.
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