Brief Job Description: The goal of this position is to “bring on board,” a candidate who is willing to work as a part of a strong administrative team for the 2026-2027 school year…the learning year… as the Assistant Principal, and then take over the lead role of School Principal for the 2027-2028 school year and beyond. The time commitment for the introductory year can be negotiated as the candidate learns all there is to learn about this small (155 students) school in the warm and supportive Village of Lewiston, NY.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
● The selected candidate will work closely with the Principal to learn the role, determine the things to keep in place through the transition phase, and to begin to build various skills and strategies that will define them as the leader of the school.
● All aspects of the Administrative job will be shared and the expectation is that the candidate will take on increasing administrative responsibilities as the year progresses.
● This job was created as a stepping stone to the Principalship in the following year.
Qualifications: Required Education/Experience:
● Certification in Education, preferably Elementary Education
● Classroom teaching experience
● A post graduate degree in Supervision and Administration is desired.
● The candidate must be a practicing Catholic.
Desired Skills:
● The candidate must be a team player and a strong and committed learner.
● Oral and written communication skills are paramount due to the high level of parent and community involvement, in the operation of St. Peter RC School.
● Candidates with an interest in learning more about this great opportunity can reach out to the current Principal, Mrs. Maureen Ingham at mingham@stpeterrc.org or by calling the school at (716) 754-4470 to set up a time to meet and share information about the opportunities that can be created with this type of leadership model.
How to Apply: E-mail mingham@stpeterrc.org
Salary: $40,000-$60,000 annually