Prek-5th Grade Principal
Ste Genevieve, MO, US, 63670-1306
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
Job Summary
Valle Catholic Schools has an opening for a Grade School and Early Childhood Principal (two-years-old through 5th grade) for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. Operated by the oldest parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and west of the Mississippi, Valle Catholic is a Pre-K through 12th grade education system in historic Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Every aspect of life at Valle Catholic is steeped in rich traditions and time-honored legacies.
Job Responsibilities
• Advance the Catholic culture of the school, being mindful of our welcome to children of all faiths, while ensuring a school climate of student achievement and high expectations grounded in moral development. Inspire teachers and staff to realize this vision throughout the school.
• Recruit and train exceptional school faculty and staff. Manage and develop faculty in their roles as Catholic instructional leaders driving student achievement.
• Build the capacity of staff to deliver excellent, high-quality instruction in service to student learning as the school’s instructional leader. Evaluate and address the requirements and needs of the school's student population and work with resources to address those needs.
• Serve as ambassador and advocate of the school's mission, goals and achievements.
• Participate in the Leadership Team with the 6th-12th grade Principal, and school President/Pastor.
• Other duties as needed.
Job Requirements
- Practicing Catholic
- Masters degree in Educational Administration (certification preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of education experience
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent organization and management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.