Principal, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

Job Description

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Roseville seeks a principal starting in the 2026-2027 school year. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School serves over 160 students in grades PreK-8th grade with a dedicated faculty and staff. Learn more about St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and this exciting opportunity in Catholic school leadership by viewing the full search prospectus here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ujk5mhgEJaPTVIhRlDRc9mcUK67eXrfL/view?usp=sharing

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are vital to the evangelizing mission of the Church. They strive to provide an education that is authentically Catholic: a formation of the whole person in the light of Jesus Christ. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School accomplishes this important work by living their mission statement: Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School is to provide quality academic education and faith formation for our students. It is our goal to prepare our children as lifelong learners who will grow spiritually and intellectually as responsible Christians and citizens of our global community.

Recognizing that, "The project of the Catholic school is convincing only if carried out by people who are deeply motivated, because they witness to a living encounter with Christ" (Congregation for Catholic Education, 1997). The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the capacity to cultivate the highest standards of excellence in Catholic culture, academics, and organizational leadership at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. Other requirements include:

Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church who is able to provide a credible witness of the Catholic Faith.
Have a deep commitment to the importance and mission of Catholic schools.
Possess a master's degree in Catholic school leadership or its equivalent-or in progress (preferred).
Have three years of teaching or administrative experience in Catholic schools (preferred).
Obtain the Certificate in Catholic School Leadership (preferred).
View the full job prospectus here for more information.

Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.

Application Instructions
Use the link below to apply for the principal position at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. Applicants will be asked to provide a resume with three professional references, a cover letter and a letter of good standing from their pastor.

https://omce.breezy.hr/p/28fe7f13f2f5-principal-of-st-rose-of-lima-catholic-school/apply

Applications are due by February 6, 2026.

About the Employer

Our parish community was founded in 1939 to provide a spiritual home for the fast growing suburb of Roseville, Minnesota. Saint Rose of Lima has a strong leadership team of Pastoral Council and Committees; a committed and empowered team of Pastoral Ministry volunteers; a vibrant music ministry for all ages; a Catholic school serving Pre-K through 8th grade; and a strong Religious Education Program. We reach out to our seniors who have been with us since our founding while continuing to welcome newcomers and proclaim the Gospel within our local community.