St. Thomas More Catholic School K-8 in Pittsburgh looking for a vibrant Catholic School Principal to replace its retiring Principal

St. Thomas More Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is seeking an outstanding Catholic educator as its principal. 

"In a climate of prayer and worship and as a member of the Catholic faith community, we strive to look to the beauty of the past and the hope of the future," states St. Thomas More Elementary School's website www.stmcs.org. "We encourage students to recognize the inner beauty of the individual and stress the importance of accepting and viewing people as they are seen in the eyes of God."

At a school full of wonderful athletics, clubs and academics students of St. Thomas More are destined to thrive.

All prospective principal applicants must have a minimum of three years of teaching experience and administrative certification. He or she must be an organized, highly motivated, skilled educator. Through words and actions, he or she must demonstrate a strong commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

This opportunity is best suited for an organized, highly motivated experienced educator who can collaborate with the pastor to create a school community where children can thrive spiritually, intellectually and emotionally.  The candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership in a school setting, sensitivity to learners of different abilities, and be passionate about communicating the Catholic faith and virtues to children. 

As principal, he or she will be expected to preserve and enhance St. Thomas More's strong Catholic identity, build upon St. Thomas More's academic excellence and maintain a safe, nurturing school community that is founded on the dignity of every person. 

St. Thomas More has a unique position in Pittsburgh as a vibrantly Catholic, academically excellent, socioeconomically diverse school that is also a location for the St. Anthony program, an inclusive education for children with mild to moderate disabilities. 

The successful applicant must demonstrate appreciation for the gifts of all children, including children with disabilities and children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Those qualified and interested in applying should submit the following by May 25, 2015: 1) letter of introduction addressing the requirements listed above; 2) resume; 3) five professional references with contact information; and 4) a brief essay addressing the value of the contemporary Catholic school, including the meaning of Catholic identity in a parochial school. 

Materials should be sent to Father James B. Farnan, Saint Thomas More Parish, 134 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh PA 15241.  They may also be emailed to him at frfarnan@stmpgh.org.

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