Principal PK St. Bernadette, Burien WA
Job in
Seattle, King County, Washington, 98127, USA
Listing for:
National Catholic Educational Association
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
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Management
Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly
USD
125000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal PK - 8, St. Bernadette, Burien WA
PreK-8th Grade School Principal
St. Bernadette Catholic School in Burien is seeking an energetic, faith-filled principal to lead our school community. Ideal candidates are highly effective communicators, creative problem solvers, and strong advocates for continuous student growth. The principal will uphold a high-quality Catholic education for all students while ensuring long-term financial stability so the school may continue to grow and thrive. This leadership role also includes overseeing day‑to‑day administration, fiscal management and budgeting, student recruitment, and the development and implementation of long‑range goals and strategic plans.
St. Bernadette Parish was established in 1960 after the Ambaum family generously donated the land where our school, church, and fields stand today. The school was originally staffed and run by the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity from Redwood, California. Today, St. Bernadette Catholic School is staffed by dedicated lay professionals. Serving students from Pre‑K through eighth grade, the school is fully accredited and committed to academic excellence, faith formation, and strong community values.
Qualifications
for the Position
- Practicing Catholic in good sacramental standing with a strong commitment to Catholic education
- Master’s degree in Educational Administration or similar advanced degree
- Holds a current Washington State Principal Certification, or eligibility to hold certification
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience
Preferred Skill Set
- Excellent administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability exhibited through past or present educational assignments
- Demonstrated successful ability to manage staff, budgets, and educational programs
- Experience in curriculum and professional/staff development
- Superior ability to manage multiple functional areas and set clear priorities
- Authentic role model for teachers, students, and community
- Ability to be a genuine torch bearer for the rich traditions and history of our school and guide into the future
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborates with the pastor/parochial minister in implementing the mission of the Church. This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of the school’s religious education program, goals and objectives with particular emphasis on the Catholic faith formation.Ensures the development and implementation of an overall learning environment which promotes Catholic faith formation/education, ethical decision-making, social justice and Christian leadership. This is accomplished by promoting a curriculum that integrates Gospel values, assuring the integration of the school as part of the parish faith community. The principal enables staff to serve as role models for students, promotes a leadership style compatible with Christian principles, and serves as a personal witness to the principles and values of the Catholic faith.Ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive curriculum program which complies with Archdiocesan and state standards. This is accomplished by overseeing the implementation of instructional goals and objectives for each grade, evaluating current curriculum to determine strengths and weaknesses, and collaborating with staff in selecting supplementary programs.Oversees the supervision of certified and support staff. This is accomplished by overseeing the recruitment, hiring, training, motivation and evaluation processes. Principal oversees the formulation and implementation of instructional goals and objectives for individual teachers and provides instructional resources and professional development for teachers. Principal convenes staff to promote the integration of the school’s mission, goals and policies; and to promote a working environment that incorporates the principle of collaboration, subsidiary and shared decision‑making.Ensures that learning standards are developed and maintained for effective instruction and student learning. This is accomplished by assuring that students are assessed regularly and appropriately, and that…
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