Principal

Job Description

St Catherine Catholic School, located in Sebring, Florida, is actively seeking a candidate for the position of Principal beginning July 1, 2024. St. Catherine Catholic School is a parochial elementary school, accredited by the Florida Catholic Council, that educates students from preschool to eighth grade in the truest and fullest sense by providing them with the tools to learn and the direction to live in service to God and others. Pursuant to their mission, the school provides a Christ-centered education and a strong, Catholic foundation where children can strengthen their relationship with God and prepare for life's challenges and their service to others.

St. Catherine Catholic School has a friendly, family atmosphere, anda strong sense of community is evidenced by both students and staff. Catholic values are demonstrated daily in a caring and safe environment. Believing that the opportunity for a Catholic education should be available to all those who seek it, loving and vibrant parishes generously support the school's ministry. Additionally, families benefit from Florida's school choice program School Choice (fldoe.org).

The 200 students at St. Catherine Catholic School are offered opportunities to problem solve, make decisions, and grow as lifelong learners. St. Catherine School emphasizes Catholic formation, academic excellence, service to others, respect, responsibility, creativity, and individual growth. Academic rigor, discipline, and responsibility are qualities that, together with our Catholic identity, create a challenging and rewarding curriculum with an array of opportunities for all types of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.

To learn more about the amazing school community, please visit here: www.stcatheschool.org

The ideal candidate must be an innovative and visionary educational leader, demonstrating expertise in pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, and assessment within a pre-kindergarten through grade eight learning environment. The pastor and principal work collaboratively to inspire students, parents, and staff to live as Jesus taught by integrating Catholic values not only within the academic setting but also throughout the parish and the wider community. The school's vibrant multicultural community is designed to ensure that every graduate of St. Catherine Catholic School is formed in faith, is educated in excellence, and is ready to serve.

Application procedures and additional information regarding this exciting executive leadership opportunity can be found in our detailed search prospectus located here: https://bit.ly/stcatherinesp24

Interested candidates can begin exploring this exciting leadership opportunity immediately by contacting Scott Brogan at sbrogan@partnersinmission.com. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and the greatest respect.

Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in Summer of 2024.

About the Employer

Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. As partners among ourselves and with our clients' missions, we value, understand, and embrace the importance of Catholic education in our personal and professional lives - and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by religious and school communities, boards and dioceses, our team of dedicated search consultants have identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of diverse Catholic school and diocesan leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.