Principal

Job Description

Sacred Heart Catholic School in Waseca, MN is seeking applicants for the position of Principal for the 2024-2025 school year, with a start date of July 1, 2024. The mission of Sacred Heart is to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, prepare students academically, and create a community where service is valued and celebrated.

Successful candidates should meet the following criteria:

1. Practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church with a strong commitment to and working knowledge of the Catholic faith.
2. Master's Degree in Education.
3. Minimum of five years of teaching experience at the elementary level, with experience in a Catholic school strongly preferred.
4. Possession of or eligibility for a state issued administrative license/certificate is preferred.
5. High level of interpersonal, collaborative, organizational, and administrative skills with the ability to implement policies, directives, and initiatives.
6. Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to work with numerous stakeholders both within and outside the school organization.

Founded in 1887, Sacred Heart Catholic School has been at the forefront of education in Waseca, MN. Our Christ centered school environment provides a loving atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with our Lord and discern how they can serve Him more. Our low student: teacher ratio ensures strong academic achievement helping students reach their potential. Our commitment to families ensures that our parents are true partners in our mission of forming generations of students for success in this world and eternity.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, references, and letters of recommendation to Fr. Glenn Frerichs at gfrerichs@sacredheartwaseca.org

The deadline for applicants to submit the required materials is June 15. Sacred Heart reserves the right to shorten the deadline for applications if there is sufficient interest. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for this exciting leadership opportunity.

About the Employer

Vision of the Office of Catholic Schools: The vision of the Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester is to enhance educational communities through a strengthened partnership with administrators, teachers and families -- establishing and enriching all student faith and knowledge through leadership, curriculum and educational resources which support Catholic Identity.

Mission of our Catholic Schools: The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Winona are learning communities rooted in the teaching Mission of the Catholic Church offering academic excellence and Gospel values in a diverse and nurturing environment.