Principal

Job Description

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy is a Catholic all-girls high school in the unincorporated community of Ponce-Davis in Miami-Dade County, Florida that proudly boasts a history of strong academics, competitive athletics, spiritual service and extracurricular achievement. The school is managed and staffed by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The school is open to receive resumes and applications for the position of Principal for the upcoming 2026- 2027 school year.

The office of the principal has as its primary purpose that of providing academic, instructional and supervisory leadership for the school to ensure that the institution achieves the fullest attainment of its unique mission. The principal works with the chief officer of the school, the president, both of whom are appointed and delegated authority by the Archbishop through the Superintendent of Schools. The principal acts as the chief operations and educational officer and is responsible for management of the day-to-day operation of the school. As instructional leader, the principal shares responsibility for the integration of faith and culture within the school with the president. The principal, a practicing Roman Catholic who holds an advanced degree, works closely with the president in bringing form to the vision of excellence in academic services. This includes supervision of teachers and educational support personnel, co/extra-curricular programs and direct services to students, parents and other institutional stakeholders. The principal also acts as liaison regarding operational issues between the school, the Office of Catholic Schools (through the Superintendent), supportive parishes and schools, and other affiliate entities. The principal is ultimately responsible for the successful overall operation of the school as accomplished through effective delegation of responsibilities to the administrative team, the faculty and staff.

The principal will also be responsible for supervising the implementation of new and novel programs specifically designed to meet the needs of the students served by the school, ultimately positioning the school in the highly competitive South Florida educational market.

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy is dedicated in providing its students with a strong formation in Catholic values, academic excellence, lifelong learning, and a commitment to service. The school, owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Miami, is dedicated to Catholic principles, and provides a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum. The school does not discriminate in admissions policies based on race, ethnicity, sex, or national origin.

Applicants must electronically submit the following documents in a single packet to be considered:
Letter of Interest.
Personal Mission Statement for Catholic Education.
Curriculum Vitae.
Letter from pastor confirming the applicant is a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
Five References with telephone and email contact information.
University Transcripts (undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate).
State Certification Document(s).
Archdiocese of Miami Employment Application for Schools (download from HR Jobs page).

Required qualifications:
Master's degree required.
Florida Certificate in Educational Leadership (or commensurate credential).
At least 3 years of administrative experience within a Catholic school.
The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package consistent with the salary scale for Educational Administrators in the Archdiocese of Miami (based on credentials and experience).

To apply: Qualifying Applicants should forward complete application packet to Dr. Donald Louis Edwards, Associate Superintendent of Schools.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.

Note: Only complete application packets submitted electronically will be considered.

About the Employer

The Archdiocese of Miami is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America. Its ecclesiastic territory includes Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The archdiocese is the metropolitan see for the Ecclesiastical Province of Miami, which covers Florida. The archbishop is Thomas Wenski. As archbishop, he also serves as pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the mother church of the archdiocese. Also serving are 428 priests, 160 permanent deacons, 50 religious brothers and 300 religious sisters who are members of various religious institutes. These priests, deacons and persons religious serve a Catholic population in South Florida of 1,300,000 in 118 parishes and missions.