Principal

Job Description

St. John the Apostle Catholic School (grades PreK-8) located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, seeks dynamic and highly qualified candidates for the position of principal.

The successful candidate:
* will be committed to fostering and maintaining a Catholic environment that is an authentic expression of Catholic faith, with the goal of producing faithful graduates where everything done in and through the school expresses love for and obedience to Jesus Christ and His Body, the Church;
* will have a working knowledge of the Church's teachings regarding Catholic identity and the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools; and,
* will possess a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, with an emphasis on innovative learning skills, teaching methods, and curricula.

Responsibilities will include:

* establishing a tone that enables the spiritual growth of students, faculty, and the entire school community;
* working collaboratively with the Pastor, the School Advisory Board, faculty, and parents to foster a learning environment deeply rooted in the Church's teaching on Catholic identity, where Christ's principles guide every dimension of the school's life and activity;
* assessing and overseeing the school's academic programs and faculty effectiveness;
* communicating effectively with students, families, and the community;
* representing the school in the parish community and greater community; and,
* overseeing non-academic matters including, but not limited to, enrollment management, planning, budgets, development, and marketing.

The successful candidate will:
* be a practicing Catholic;
* possess a master's degree in Education Administration and Supervision or a related field and must have five years of teaching experience preferably in Catholic education.
* hold a Virginia license in Administration and Supervision or be eligible to pursue; and,
* possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Salary: commensurate with experience.

An introductory letter summarizing the candidate's qualifications, a resume, and a completed Diocesan application should be completed at https://bit.ly/48QgFOr

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

This position is available beginning July 1, 2025

For any questions, please contact Kelly Shumate, HR Generalist / Recruiter at jobs@richmonddiocese.org

For more information about St. John the Apostle Catholic School, visit: sjavb.org

About the Employer

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has approximately 2800 Lay Employees working throughout the Diocese in almost every function, and we have many opportunities employment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and hold a strong commitment to work/life balance as well as a focus on providing professional opportunities for ongoing success. We are a wonderful organization to consider working for - and we welcome all to apply. It is the policy of the Diocese of Richmond, not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap.