Elementary Principal, Saint Bernard (Dual Language Immersion School, Los Angeles) at Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Department of Catholic Schools)
About the Employer
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Department of Catholic Schools work with over 200 Catholic elementary schools and 50 Catholic high schools throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties and operate as the largest Archdiocese in the United States. Come join the mission of Catholic education and consider joining our amazing educators throughout the Los Angeles region!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Saint Bernard School—Dual Language Immersion and Parish has served the community of Glassell Park for over 84 years. Saint Bernard’s School is a dual-language immersion Catholic school that provides academic excellence in both Spanish and English and supports the faith development of our students. This school has served generations of northern Los Angeles residents. Saint Bernard’s is a TK-8 school whose mission is to transform the future of our students through our commitment to faith and service. It is a caring community of learning. This position will work directly with the Pastor/Administrator. 3254 Verdugo Road Los Angeles, CA 90065 (323) 256-4989 stbernard-school.com
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter stating why they are interested in becoming the next leader at Saint Bernard - Dual Language Immersion School and a resume (including at least three references) to: Aimée Dyrek Managing Director of Leadership Formation Department of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles adyrek@la-archdiocese.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until the position is filled. The selected candidate must pass an employment background check and all required training and certifications.
Practicing Catholic Minimum 5 years of teaching experience OR 3 years working at a non-profit organization in a leadership role Earned Master’s Degree OR State Approved Teaching Credential Catechetical Certification to be completed by the first two years of leadership This leadership is an on-site and in-person position
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter stating why they are interested in becoming the next leader at Saint Bernard - Dual Language Immersion School and a resume (including at least three references) to: Aimée Dyrek Managing Director of Leadership Formation Department of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles adyrek@la-archdiocese.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until the position is filled. The selected candidate must pass an employment background check and all required training and certifications.
Practicing Catholic Minimum 5 years of teaching experience OR 3 years working at a non-profit organization in a leadership role Earned Master’s Degree OR State Approved Teaching Credential Catechetical Certification to be completed by the first two years of leadership This leadership is an on-site and in-person position
Comments and Other Information
ATTRIBUTES
Catholic School Principals must seek to fulfill priorities in the following areas of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).
Rooted in a well-formed Catholic identity and grounded in a Catholic worldview. Imagines articulate and execute an innovative vision.
Practices critical reflection, and makes mission-driven and data-informed decisions.
Seeks innovative options to provide Catholic school education to all interested.
Demonstrates solid operational vitality for financial management and planning.
Recruits and motivates faculty to achieve educational excellence.
Assesses and adjusts, creates, and advances a collaborative culture.
Prioritizes action items in order to achieve the organizational mission.
Leads the school community in delivering the highest quality curriculum yielding academic successes and holistic achievements for all students.
Values, engage, and communicates appropriately and effectively with all stakeholders in supporting programs and opportunities.
Ensures students are seen as people whose intellectual growth is harmonized with spiritual, religious, emotional, and social development.
Develops, implements, and oversees academic, co-curricular, faith-formation, and service/ministry programs to educate the whole child.
Comments and Other Information
ATTRIBUTES
Catholic School Principals must seek to fulfill priorities in the following areas of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).
Rooted in a well-formed Catholic identity and grounded in a Catholic worldview. Imagines articulate and execute an innovative vision.
Practices critical reflection, and makes mission-driven and data-informed decisions.
Seeks innovative options to provide Catholic school education to all interested.
Demonstrates solid operational vitality for financial management and planning.
Recruits and motivates faculty to achieve educational excellence.
Assesses and adjusts, creates, and advances a collaborative culture.
Prioritizes action items in order to achieve the organizational mission.
Leads the school community in delivering the highest quality curriculum yielding academic successes and holistic achievements for all students.
Values, engage, and communicates appropriately and effectively with all stakeholders in supporting programs and opportunities.
Ensures students are seen as people whose intellectual growth is harmonized with spiritual, religious, emotional, and social development.
Develops, implements, and oversees academic, co-curricular, faith-formation, and service/ministry programs to educate the whole child.
Application Deadline
6/30/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/7/2025
Contact
Aimee Dyrek
(213) 637-7243
(213) 637-7243
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$71,882 - #104,922 Annually
$71,882 - #104,922 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Compensation commensurate with level of experience, relevant professional certifications, and/or degrees earned.”The Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers health benefits including medical, dental, and vision and all employees are enrolled in pension benefits
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time