School Principal

Job Description

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School in Falls Church, Virginia, is now accepting applications for the position of Principal.

Our growing Preschool through 8th grade student population of 234, from 184 families, fulfills a special mission in a diverse community-to Discover, Live, and Proclaim joyfully our Catholic Faith.

As our principal, you will have the opportunity to work in a close team environment - teachers, staff, and parents - and to make a big impact on the lives of our students by helping them grow in holiness and knowledge.

Our Catholic identity is manifested in works of charity, prayer, weekly Mass, and a variety of creative expressions designed to enliven our students' faith. Our academic excellence is demonstrated through high standardized test scores and our students' admission to the high schools of their choice. The school's academic program is enhanced by music, computer, and foreign language curricula, as well as a new emphasis on welcoming students with special needs. Applicants should have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and seek to be a positive, committed leader working with our community to continue our academic excellence and spiritual growth.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

The successful candidate must be a faith-filled, practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to the Catholic philosophy of education and the new evangelization. Applicants must possess proven educational, managerial, communication and leadership skills. Five years of teaching experience in a Catholic school and a Master's Degree in School Administration are minimum requirements. All appropriate Virginia State and Diocese of Arlington certifications must be obtained within three years of hire.

The start date for the position is July 1, 2026. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and Diocesan guidelines.

To apply, please complete the application process outlined on the Office of Catholic Schools website https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholic-schools/careers/ and send a complete application packet by May 7th to:

Personnel Department
Office of Catholic Schools
200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 503
Arlington, VA 22203

About the Employer

Large numbers of people from widely diverse ethnic and national origins make their homes within our parish. The differences are not to be feared or rejected, but welcomed, respected, and utilized for the greater glory of God and for the promotion of justice and peace within our religious and civic communities.

This vast cultural, economic, educational, and social diversity is a profound expression of the many gifts of our Creator and becomes a great source of strength for expanding the Lord's dominion in our lives.

As Christians, we share the mandate to worship God, to celebrate the liturgy, to teach Christ's gospel message, to be in service to one another, and to build up the Community of Faith.