Responsibilities

• Leading the community in creating a dynamic and faith-filled learning environment that reflects the Mercy values of excellence, hospitality, service, justice, and compassion and the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.
• Serving as the academic leader of the school, directly responsible to the President for the development, management, and operation of the academic, co-curricular, and formation programs. 
• Recruiting, mentoring, evaluating, and retaining a first-rate faculty and providing a vibrant program of professional development activities to them.
• Championing the continued implementation of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and the eventual authorization of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a key priority of the school’s strategic plan.
• Partnering with families in the development of their daughters’ full potential.
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team to support the strategic direction set by the board of trustees.
• Continuing strong relationships with the leadership of the Mercy Education System of the Americas, the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of and familiarity with the State of Maryland educational standards and requirements, including annual reporting, as well as the annual reporting requirements of the Mercy Education System of the Americas and the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A practicing Catholic who is passionate about Catholic education and its transformative nature.
• An exceptional educator with a deep knowledge of best pedagogical practices and an appreciation of diverse cultures. 
• An experienced teacher with a strong understanding of adolescent girls and how to effectively advise and motivate them.
• An inspiring role model who is dedicated to building an inclusive community where every Mercy Girl is “known, cherished, and loved.”
• An effective communicator who understands the complex challenges facing today’s families and partners effectively with them. 
• An enthusiastic leader who encourages in faculty, students, and families a passion for Mercy Magic and the development of each Mercy Girl.
• A creative problem solver with a keen work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through challenges.
• A kind, approachable, visible, and compassionate administrator.

To apply for this opportunity, candidates should prepare a cover letter indicating passion for the position, resume of qualifications and experiences, names and contact information for five professional references, and a writing sample – preferably a philosophy statement. All materials should be submitted through RG175 here: https://rg175.com/current-searches 

Please direct any inquiries to Resource Group 175, Mr. Adam Peichert  [adam.peichert@rg175.com]. Please enter the position’s title in the subject line of the email please.