Position Summary:
Saint Patrick Catholic School in Fayetteville, North Carolina is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and qualified principal to lead a growing school academically and spiritually and to serve its approximately 246 students. Saint Patrick Catholic School is the oldest private school in the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina and in 2022 celebrated 85 continuous years of providing a solid Catholic school education to thousands of children. The mission of Saint Patrick Catholic School is to nurture each child as an individual in a caring, Catholic Christian environment, so that his or her uniqueness can contribute to God’s plan for the world.
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Hours per week: 40
Key Responsibilities:
- Be an active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of the vision of the Church as promoted by the Second Vatican Council.
- Be dedicated to the spiritual growth of our students and faculty.
- Be a mission-driven leader with strong integrity, sound judgment, excellent collaborative skills, and possessing a commitment to curriculum and staff development.
- Demonstrate successful experience in the areas of public relations and development.
- 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.
- Management of NC ESA+ and NC Opportunity scholarships and required annual financial review.
- Be responsible for preparation and management of the entire school budget including expenses approved and deposits made in a timely manner.
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 the diocese sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to the first day on campus.
Position Start Date: July 1, 2025