St. Charles Borromeo School

• Elementary

St. Charles Borromeo School

1704 Bristol Pike

Bensalem, PA 19020

215-639-3456

Website: https://www.stcharlesborromeoschool.net/

Principal Posting: June 15, 2026

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Contact Person: Sister Margaret Rose Adams, IHM, Assistant Superintendent Office of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Philadelphia sr.mradams@archphila.org

Job Description

St. Charles Borromeo School in Bensalem, PA, Bucks County, is seeking a faith-filled and dynamic principal to continue the mission of Catholic education in an area with a growing Hispanic population. St. Charles Borromeo School employs twenty-six faculty and staff and has twelve classrooms with approximately two hundred students in grades Preschool - 8. The school holds Middle States Accreditation and the visit was completed in April, 2023. St. Charles is an Archdiocese School of Distinction.

The ideal candidate must be a dynamic, faith-filled leader with a strong commitment to Catholic education and the teachings of the Church. The candidate will work collaboratively with the pastor, faculty, staff, students, parents, parish leaders and other stakeholders. The starting date for this position is July 15, 2026

The ideal candidate possesses a spirit of innovation and will be a motivating force in shaping our Catholic identity and rigorous academic programs. This individual should have a passion for excellence and be instrumental in leading and supporting staff in educational best practices. This person should be able to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating leadership and engagement with all. Finally, the model candidate will understand the importance of school vitality and viability, and therefore, be vested in making students and faculty feel successful and valued for their contributions.

Its governance model is the pastor, Father Philip Forlano, working collaboratively with the principal, business manager, Board of Limited Jurisdiction, and parish councils.

Requirements and Qualifications

· Must be a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church, active in a parish community.

· Possess a current teaching certification issued by the state of Pennsylvania

· Preferred administration certification issued by the state of Pennsylvania

· Possess a master’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in educational leadership or at least be able to fulfill this requirement within their first two years of employment.

· Preferred minimum of five years of experience in a Catholic school.

· Previous experience in Catholic school administration will be favorably considered.

· Must adhere to the Code of Ethical Conduct, especially with regard to minors.

· Must complete all required background check and fingerprinting, Virtus safe-environment training, and mandated catechist certification

· Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent leadership, people management and interpersonal skills

· Proficiency in technology

· Knowledge of marketing and enrollment strategies to foster school viability

· Knowledge of school operations including budgeting and fundraising

· An understanding of the role of the Councils in relation to the administration of the school

· Knowledge of accreditation and certification processes

· Experience in achieving academic success

· Degrees and certifications as required by the Office of Catholic Education

· A sensitivity to the needs of a Hispanic immigrant community

· An understanding of child growth and development

Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide leadership to the teaching staff on curriculum and instruction, classroom management, and student achievement

· Establish academic and behavioral goals with corresponding implementation plans

· Partner with teaching staff and parents to manage student behaviors in a positive and proactive manner

· Cultivate an environment that fosters academic excellence, Catholic faith formation, vitality, and viability

· Responsible for creating a climate that encourages the engagement of each student in the learning process while fostering a love for learning

· Inspire a committed faculty and an engaged student body to form a highly effective learning community inclusive of all stakeholders in the ministry of Catholic education

· Utilize technology as a communication and educational tool

· Ensure staff have adequate opportunities for professional development

· Provide meaningful and constructive feedback to faculty and staff

· Work collaboratively with designated committees to support school events, fundraising initiatives, and enrollment campaigns

· Collaborate with the councils, community leaders, and other stakeholders

· Actively manage accreditations and certifications

· Be forward thinking and maintain a vision for the future of the school

Interested and qualified candidates please send:

· A completed application packet that may be found 2023ElementaryAdministratorsApplicationDocument-updatedPacket.doc Please download the application and the list of documentation to be submitted.

· Resume

· Cover letter

· Three letters of recommendation

· Updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background)

Completed applications, with required documents should be emailed in one packet by July 1, 2026 They may either e-mailed to: sr.mradams@archphila.org

Please ensure all required information is sent in one packet by July 1, 2026

• Administration
• Elementary
• Full Time