School Principal

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Principal | St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
Published December 21, 2024
Expires January 20, 2025
227 Main Street East, New Prague, Minnesota
Category: Principal
Job Type: Full-time
Organizational Name: St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
Organizational City: New Prague, MN
Position Contact Name: Benjamin Vasko
Position Contact Title: Catholic School Recruitment Specialist
Position Contact Email: vaskob@archspm.org
Starting Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000
DESCRIPTION
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in New Prague seeks a principal starting in the 2025-2026 school year. St. Wenceslaus serves 160 students in grades PK-8th grade with a dedicated faculty and staff. Learn more about St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and this exciting opportunity in Catholic school leadership by viewing the full search prospectus: http://bit.ly/3VVrpWz.

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are vital to the evangelizing mission of the Church. They strive to provide an education that is authentically Catholic: a formation of the whole person in the light of Jesus Christ. St. Wenceslaus Catholic School accomplishes this important work by living its mission statement: St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is a Christ-centered family community committed to the intellectual and spiritual formation of our students. We provide a high-quality academic program that builds leadership and self-confidence while nurturing a loving relationship with God & encouraging service to others.

Recognizing that "The project of the Catholic school is convincing only if carried out by people who are deeply motivated because they witness to a living encounter with Christ" (Congregation for Catholic Education, 1997). The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the capacity to cultivate the highest standards of excellence in Catholic culture, academics, and organizational leadership at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School. Other requirements include:

Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church who is able to provide a credible witness of the Catholic Faith.

Have a deep commitment to the importance and mission of Catholic schools.

Possess a master's degree in Catholic school leadership, its equivalent, or in progress (preferred).

Have three years of teaching or administrative experience in Catholic schools (preferred).

Obtain the Certificate in Catholic School Leadership (preferred).

View the full job prospectus here for more information:
http://bit.ly/3VVrpWz

Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Follow the link below:
https://careers.archspm.org/job/principal-st-wenceslaus-catholic-school/
to apply for this position. Applicants will be asked to provide a resume with three professional references, a cover letter, and a letter of good standing from their pastor.

About the Employer

ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC PARISH AND SCHOOL
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is a Christ-centered family community committed to the intellectual and spiritual formation of our students. We provide a high-quality academic program that builds leadership and self-confidence while nurturing a loving relationship with God and encouraging service to others.