Principal PreK-8

Saint Paul Catholic School
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
New Bern NC
Posted Date

Hours per week: 40 

Position Summary:                                                                        

Saint Paul Catholic School is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and qualified principal to lead this growing school, both academically and spiritually, and to serve its approximately 220 students. Saint Paul Catholic School  is a Catholic school steeped in tradition with the goal to take Catholic education into the future and foster individuality. As a school, we provide daily instruction, discussion, and experiences in the Sacramental Life of the Church. Our interactions are a celebration of each other and the life we create with Jesus Christ. Those exposed to our community will perpetually weave the skills, virtues, habits of heart, and mind that will enable them to be viable living witnesses of Christ in our world.

CLICK HERE to view our Principal Search Prospectus 

Key responsibilities:

  • Be an active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of the vision of the Church with respect to Catholic formation and education. 
  • Be dedicated to the Catholic spiritual formation and growth of our students and faculty. 
  • Be a mission-driven leader with strong integrity, sound judgment, and excellent collaborative skills, and possess a commitment to curriculum and staff development. 
  • Demonstrate successful experience in the areas of public relations and development, as well as budgetary and financial management skills. 
  • Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in technology, ability to develop strategic and long-range planning, and be able to motivate others toward task accomplishment. 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership with a minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience. Experience as a Catholic School Principal or Assistant Principal preferred. 
  • Possess or be eligible to be licensed as an administrator by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. 
  • Successfully complete all necessary criminal background and reference checks. 
  • Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe-Environment Training prior to first day on campus 

Position Start Date: July 1, 2025