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Do you believe that Catholic schools can’t merely survive — for the good of our communities, our nation, and the Church, they must thrive?

Do you believe Catholic school leaders are more than administrators; they are ministers and leaders who nurture a culture that values knowledge, excellence, persistence, love, and service?

If you say yes then answer Jesus’ invitation to Come Follow Me and apply to be a Curran Catholic School Leadership Academy Fellow. Curran Fellows are prepared to ensure that these Gospel values permeate every aspect of the school community — spiritually, instructionally, and in the day-to-day management of a school. Curran Fellows are faith leaders, instructional leaders, and community leaders, transforming their schools so that students achieve academically and grow in faith as children of God.

• Practicing Roman Catholic
• At least three years of successful teaching experience or five years of other school-based professional K-12 experience in a public, private or parochial school setting
• Bachelor’s degree
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continued learning and self-improvement
• A high degree of organization
• Strong communication skills
• A passion for parochial school education and a commitment to excellent educational outcomes for all students

"Reimagining urban Catholic education and implementing the needed innovations requires visionary Catholic school leaders.

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18

Memorable achievements are brought about by leaders with a vision. God uses visions to excite school leaders. Excited school leaders motivate teachers and staff to be risk takers and stretch beyond their comfort zones.

With vision, teachers feel empowered and vibrant. And when teachers are empowered and vibrant, student achievement can increase exponentially.”

Noelle Beale, Ph.D,
Interim Executive Director
Curran Catholic School Leadership Academy

The CCSLA selection process is made up of the following components:

Written Application

• Biographical information
• Essays reflecting upon professional experience and career aspirations
• Recommendations from a pastor (from where you work or attend services), your current or most recent supervising principal, and a peer (a current colleague)
• Copies of official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended
• Copies of teaching certificates, if applicable

Interview

Once an application has been submitted, the selection committee will conduct an initial review to determine if all admissions requirements have been met.  If the applicant is deemed eligible for one of Curran Catholic School Leadership Academy's formation opportunities, the candidate will be contacted for an initial interview.  This may be followed by several additional interviews and a classroom evaluation before a final selection decision is made.

Application Deadlines

To begin the application process, please contact:

Sharon Jones
Leadership Associate
Ph: 646.794.2883
Email: sharon.jones@archny.org