Principal

Job Description

Job Description

The Position :

Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School seeks a mission-driven, innovative, collaborative, student focused, and community-centered Principal to serve as the chief academic, instructional, and formational leader for the 2026-2027 school year. The Principal reports directly to the schools President and serves as a critical member of the schools leadership team.

Our School :

Cristo Rey Brooklyn is a Catholic high school partnering with families of all creeds to educate deserving young people from underserved communities to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. By integrating a rigorous curriculum, a unique work-study experience and the support of an inclusive school community, we enable students to succeed in college and beyond with the values essential to a fulfilling life.

It is our vision to be considered one of the best high schools in New York as measured by academic growth and achievement, graduation rates and college success. Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School alumni will be recognized as lifelong learners, inspirational community and professional leaders, and committed to a purpose beyond self.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Catholic Identity and Cristo Rey Mission

Serve as a spiritual leader for the school; promote and sustain the schools Catholic identity; ensure that the schools Christian values and mission drive school decisions, and that liturgical practices, prayer, and Catholic culture are integrated into school life; ensure that time and resources are appropriately allocated to Campus Ministry and Adult Faith Formation.

Ensure that all members of the school community are treated fairly, equitably, and with respect and compassion; positively support all stakeholders; actively work to create a loving environment; protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff.

Actively participate in and support the schools leadership team; promote and support the importance of integrating academics with the Corporate Work Study Program as part of a college preparatory experience; ensure clear communication of shared expectations for students.

Actively participate in CRN professional development and take advantage of CRN coaching and support; actively participate in faith formation programs aimed at deepening and nurturing your capacity as a spiritual and mission-driven Catholic school leader.

Work with the Director of Campus Ministry and other partners in faith, including the Mercy Sisters, Jesuits, and the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn & Queens, to develop and sustain the schools Catholic identity.

Teaching and Learning

Serve as the lead-learner in the building; stay current with research, best practices, and trends relevant to Catholic, urban education, and issues that may be affecting the schools students.

Oversee faculty members; conduct regular classroom observations using a research-based framework; maintain a visible and active leadership presence throughout the building; provide teachers and classroom staff with valuable feedback to further develop their professional skills.

Lead the implementation of the common, rigorous, college-ready Cristo Rey Network curriculum; promote and nurture a college-going culture with high student expectations.

Lead the implementation of school-wide cycles of formative / interim assessments, analysis of data, and monitoring of student progress; identify and prioritize needs and determine team and individual interventions; communicate academic data to stakeholders.

Plan and execute a program of professional development informed by instructional, school culture, and student achievement data. Ensure that professional development is collaborative and aligned with the schools instructional and formational vision.

School Culture and Family Involvement

Foster and promote a school culture that values diversity and the unique gifts that all staff, students, and families bring to the school community; foster the creation of an inclusive school environment and ensure that parents are welcomed and acknowledged as partners with the school; develop and implement strategies for meaningful and reciprocal family and community engagement.

Lead the school community to create a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, complemented by high levels of support; promote and articulate a vision for continuous improvement that recognizes existing equity gaps and commits to their elimination.

Serve as a model of the schools values and mindsets and hold self and others accountable to maintaining high standards; actively promote the regular exchange of affirming and constructive feedback among members of the schools staff.

Ensure an active co-curricular life of the school, which gives students opportunities to develop their non-academic talents and interests (musical, artistic, athletic, etc.).

Strategic Planning

In consultation with the President and other key stakeholders, develop a multi-year strategic plan that is aligned to the schools shared vision of excellence, that leverages the resources of the Cristo Rey Network, and incorporates knowledge of current realities and progress-to-goals.

Predict the needs of staff, students, and families in pursuing the strategic plan, adjusting over time, as necessary; anticipate barriers, and develop measures of effectiveness and plan for contingencies.

Design and execute processes and systems for progress-monitoring with goals and metrics across all critical areas of the strategic plan.

Establish concrete, ambitious, meaningful medium- and long-term goals that serve as qualitative and quantitative indicators of students college-readiness.

Allocation of Resources and Supervision of School Personnel

Audit time, personnel, and resources to ensure college-readiness for all students.

Set and communicate clear expectations for excellence and define responsibilities for staff; delegate tasks and responsibilities in ways that are consistent with role definitions; maximize the impact of each team member under your chain of management.

Develop and execute strategies to improve performance of staff over time and hold staff members accountable.

Monitor progress on multiple work streams and individual expectations. Acknowledge progress, celebrate successes, and intervene in a prompt, direct, and professional way to address gaps when needed.

Consistently follow federal and state policy and establish a high bar for professionalism and discretion when handling personnel issues.

Additional Skills

Deep commitment to low-income, urban youth

Flexibility, energy, stamina, and foresight to be an effective leader of a Cristo Rey Network school

Ability to build a shared vision and inspire commitment to a mission

Ability to build relationships with a diverse staff and parent community

Ability to plan in a manner that anticipates barriers and recognizes needs school-wide

Strong collaboration with others and the willingness to solicit input prior to developing strategies and solutions

Ability to motivate and influence others to achieve excellence in the workplace

Openness to feedback

Ability to think critically and reflectively, and to prioritize effectively

Openness to growth and a commitment to continuous learning

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to develop and execute an effective school budget

Qualifications

Masters Degree in an educational field

Principals license (or commitment to complete licensure)

Minimum five years experience in school leadership

A commitment to Catholic education

Demonstrated ability to connect with low-income, urban students and families

Practicing Catholic with demonstrated ability to serve as the Catholic leader of the school

Proven background in curriculum design, teacher supervision, and data analysis

Demonstrated understanding of the college qualification and acceptance process

Background in designing and executing school improvement plans

A commitment to personal and professional integrity and moral character

Compensation and Benefits

Salary $130,000-$150,000. The exact amount is commensurate with experience and benchmarked with our peer local and Cristo Rey Network schools. Comprehensive benefits are included in the overall compensation package.

Application Process

All interested and qualified applicants with a passion for Cristo Reys mission are invited to apply by January 15, 2026. In your application, please include your resume and written responses to the following prompts :

1. What attracts you to the Cristo Rey mission? Why do you believe that you are a match for this unique opportunity to serve as the academic leader at Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School?

2. Please speak to your overall professional experience and how that experience will effectively serve you as Principal of Cristo Rey Brooklyn HS. Within your response, please provide one or two specific examples of projects, programs, initiatives, etc. that you developed, oversaw and / or participated in and how those experiences yielded measurable results of success for students, teachers and / or the institution as a whole.

Please submit complete application as an attached PDF to principalsearch@cristoreybrooklyn.org

Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment.