What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal position at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic School?
The successful candidate:
- is passionate and spirited about their Catholic Faith, and who will be committed to fostering and maintaining a Catholic environment that is an authentic expression of Catholic faith always filled with hope, 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, his Benedictine priests and staff, 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 by engaging with the other ministries in the parish and greater community; and,
- overseeing non-academic matters including, but not limited to, enrollment management, planning, budgets, development, and marketing.
Requirements
The successful candidate will:
- be a practicing Catholic in good standing;
- 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.
Summary
An introductory letter summarizing the candidate’s qualifications, a resume, and a completed Diocesan application should be completed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. To apply CLICK HERE.
For any questions, please contact Kelly Shumate, HR Generalist / Recruiter at jobs@richmonddiocese.org
This position is available beginning July 1, 2025