Elementary Catholic School Principal

Job Description

Saint Peter Catholic School seeks a mission-driven, experienced leader for the 2026-2027 academic year. St. Peter Catholic School offers a curriculum that forms students in the Catholic intellectual tradition, rooted in truth, beauty, and goodness, while equipping them with the skills of modern innovation and problem-solving through Project Lead the Way (PLTW). The school serves Pre-K through Grade 8 students in the Monument/Colorado Springs area. The faculty is committed to academic excellence and faith formation.
Position to be effective July 1, 2026.
Salary: $85,000-90,000, commensurate with experience
Qualifications:
Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church, upholding the Magisterium's teachings.
A strong commitment to the principles of Catholic education and an advanced degree from an accredited institution.
Multiple years of superior instructional leadership experience, with a minimum of five years of teaching experience, including at least three years in a Catholic school.
Familiarity with school management, budgeting tools, accreditation processes, and relevant certifications - such as state principal licensure and diocesan approval.
Strong commitment to Catholic school ministry.

Skills and Competencies:
Collaborative leadership with the local Pastor and Superintendent.
Experienced with developing relationships with parents as primary educators.
Build and sustain a faith-filled, mission-aligned faculty culture.
Experience with curriculum mapping, data analysis, and overseeing differentiated instruction, intervention systems, and enrichment opportunities.
Experience in emergency preparedness, organizational leadership, and school culture development.
Excellent communication, strategic planning, enrollment, retention, and financial management skills.
Willingness for ongoing professional development.

Application available at: https://www.jotform.com/200687232525150
https://www.diocs.org/Directory/Catholic-Schools/Career-Opportunities

About the Employer

The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Colorado Springs is a district level organization working to support all the Diocesan schools in their mission to develop the whole child in the Catholic Faith. The value in connecting our Catholic school is far reaching; from providing standards for academic excellence and religious formation, to the oversight of accreditation and teacher licensure, and celebrating Mass together as one community.