Frassati Catholic Academy, located in Thornton, CO, is seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to serve as Principal. Frassati Catholic Academy nourishes children by tapping into their natural yearning for wisdom, virtue, and truth. As we guide children through a deep inquiry of the goodness and beauty of our world via an education in the classical liberal arts, the Trivium and the Quadrivium, students are able to better know, glorify, and enjoy God. Frassati Classical Academy education follows the classical model, which through the lens of the Catholic faith and inspired by Christ, moves students through an education that is perfectly aligned with their developmental stages, and fosters a sense of wonder and awe in God's created world.
At Frassati Catholic Academy, the classical approach to education offers students the opportunity to become much more than excellent test-takers. Rather, we lead students to discover that knowledge and truth are ordered, coherent, and integrated. Classical education is sometimes called "leadership education" because it builds the skills needed for Catholic leadership: logic, debate, theology, knowledge of the Bible, public speaking, clear reasoning, researching, writing, and communicating. These skills are practiced in every subject and prepare students to become leaders in any field they pursue. This is the classical model of education that was used by the great thinkers and leaders of the past, including Aristotle, Plato, C.S. Lewis, and Thomas Jefferson.
Our curriculum is rooted in the wisdom of the past, particularly in Western Civilization, incorporating Latin, Art, and Music alongside more typical subjects. We focus on cooperating with our students' natural development. In the early grades, students' brains are developing in such a way that allows them to memorize large amounts of information, "learning things by heart." This is a time of exploration and memorization using drills, songs, chants, and recitation. As students progress to higher grades, they transition from memorizing to synthesizing ideas across academic subjects. They begin to engage in learning activities that stress critical thinking, problem solving, deeper inquiry, and the stretching of their intellectual capacity. The foundation is now laid for deep and broad studies in all subjects in high school, college, and beyond.
Frassati Catholic Academy currently serves 388 students in grades Preschool through Eighth grade, 93% of the students are Catholic, and 30% of the students are Hispanic/Latino.
Frassati Catholic Academy | The Next Level in Catholic Education
THE POSITION: The school Principal is a disciple on mission to spread the Good News, who meets the requirements to administer the overall education program in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver, and disciple others within the educational community of the Catholic school to create an "apostolic-friendly" environment that will encourage creative missionary initiative in the school. As the leader of the school, the principal plays a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the aim of the school, which is to lead students to encounter and grow as students of Jesus Christ, directing the school's activity, learning, teaching, culture, and formation towards that aim.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The principal is responsible for directing all work of the school to the direction of the Holy Spirit, providing opportunities to students for Catholic growth, and in ministering to students and staff. The principal is responsible for administering the school's education program, supervising teaching, administrative and support staff, implementing curriculum guidelines and standards, supervise and direct all other programs and services provided at or by the school. The principal is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The principal interacts and relates to students, parents, parish and school communities, school President, School Advisory Council, Archdiocese of Denver Board of Members, Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools, and the general public.
BENEFITS: Benefits offered as part of an overall compensation package include:
Comprehensive and generous medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Paid sick leave and personal leave per academic year
403(b) plan participation
Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Voluntary life insurance
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The following are considered minimum requirements for persons seeking employment as a principal in the Archdiocese of Denver. A principal hired for an archdiocesan Catholic school shall:
Must be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
Assent to the Church's teachings on all matters, with particular care for those concerning the nature of the human person, sexual ethics, and sexual morality
Refrain from the public promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals
Have a strong commitment to the importance of the Catholic school ministry to the mission of the Church
Possess graduate level academic credentials and/or professional background in education, leadership, or related field
Have previous teaching experience; previous administrative experience is preferred
Be committed to the Archdiocese of Denver's vision and philosophy for Catholic education
Be committed to a Catholic educational program rooted in the liberal arts, the foundations of Western civilization, an understanding of history that highlights the essential contributions of Christianity to the development of Western culture, and literature that enables young men and women to grapple with the big questions of life in pursuit of what is true, good, and beautiful
Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude, with a strong bias for action based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals
Demonstrate good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital platforms, software programs, and tools as part of the online curriculum being provided to families
Compliance with Safe Environment requirements
Ideal candidates:
Have sufficient knowledge of the Classical Liberal model of Education and a commitment to continue the same model of education at Frassati Catholic Academy
Have experience leading a Classical Liberal school
Bring awareness and understanding of adolescent development and the challenges adolescents and young adults face in the secular and morally relativist world of today
Are supportive and willing to drive ongoing school renewal through the strengthening of authentic Catholic education
Are collaborative leaders who evaluate information before making a decision/taking action
Exude trust and respect among students, faculty, parents, and Councils
Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude with a strong bias for action, based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals
In addition, the principal is expected to adhere to the minimum requirements for Catechist certification as set forth by the Archdiocese of Denver. All principal applicants must be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools prior to local interviews with Search committees.
Salary scale range: $63,649-$80,698 Year-Contract
