Principal

Job Description

Our Lady of Consolation Catholic School in Rockford, Michigan, is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Principal to lead our vibrant Catholic community (PreK-8th Grade).

The ideal candidate will embody our mission to guide students and their families toward a deeper relationship with Christ Jesus through the sacraments, education, prayer, and service. As Principal, you will be responsible for fostering a Christ centered, nurturing environment that meets each student where they are in their faith journey, promoting academic excellence while instilling the values of holiness and service. Your leadership will inspire faculty, engage families, and cultivate a culture of faith and learning, ensuring that the beauty of our Catholic faith shines brightly in every aspect of our school community. We seek a practicing Catholic who possesses strong educational leadership skills, a passion for student development, and a commitment to guiding our students in their spiritual and academic growth. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of our students and their families.

Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in educational leadership or administration with state of Michigan administrator certification or a master's degree in education with a willingness to obtain administrator certification in the state of Michigan within three years.
2. The candidate must have a current Continuing, Life, Permanent, Professional, Provisional, or Standard Teaching Certificate for the State of Michigan at the level of administration for which the candidate is applying
3. A practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
4. Understands the structures, tenets and institutions of the Catholic Church
5. Willingness to obtain Advanced Catechist certification within five years
6. Final approval of the candidate by the Superintendent

Skills:
1. Desire to foster the faith life of the community and advance the mission of the Church
2. Welcoming and personable
3. Strategic vision, planning, and follow-through
4. Ability to engage the community in vision
5. Collaborative team builder
6. Excellent communication
7. Curricular and co-curricular leadership
8. Operational organization and problem solving
9. Responsive decision making

Learn more about Our Lady of Consolation School at https://olcparishrockford.com/school/principal/
or https://www.facebook.com/OLCSchoolRockford

Please send letter of intent and resume to:
Our Lady of Consolation School
Principal Search Committee
Mr. Tim Warwick, Board President & Fr. Dominic Couturier, Pastor
4865 11 Mile Rd. NE
Rockford, MI 49341

Or email to twarwick@olcschoolrockford.org & dcouturier@olcparish.net

In addition, please visit the website below to access & complete the employment application for the Diocese of Grand Rapids:
https://grdiocese.org/jobs/principal/

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled

About the Employer

Our Lady of Consolation School actively invites students and their families to a deeper relationship with Christ Jesus through the Sacraments, education, prayer, and service. We strive to be a Christ-centered Catholic community that welcomes, serves and guides people to a life of holiness.