PK - 8 Principal St. Paul Catholic School

Job Description

Job Description

Principal PreK-8

Saint Paul Catholic School, New Bern NC

Date Posted: 5/9/2025

Saint Paul Catholic School is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and qualified principal to lead this growing school, both academically and spiritually, and to serve its approximately 220 students. Saint Paul Catholic School is a Catholic school steeped in tradition with the goal to take Catholic education into the future and foster individuality. As a school, we provide daily instruction, discussion, and experiences in the Sacramental Life of the Church. Our interactions are a celebration of each other and the life we create with Jesus Christ. Those exposed to our community will perpetually weave the skills, virtues, habits of heart, and mind that will enable them to be viable living witnesses of Christ in our world.

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Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions

• Be an active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic dedicated to collaborative ministry and the

advancement of the vision of the Church with respect to Catholic formation and education.

• Be dedicated to the Catholic spiritual formation and growth of our students and faculty.
• Be a mission-driven leader with strong integrity, sound judgment, and excellent collaborative

skills, and possess a commitment to curriculum and staff development.

• Demonstrate successful experience in the areas of public relations and development, as well as

budgetary and financial management skills.

• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in technology, ability to

develop strategic and long-range planning, and be able to motivate others toward task

accomplishment.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership with a minimum of 3-5

years teaching experience. Experience as a Catholic School Principal or Assistant Principal

preferred.

• Possess or be eligible to be licensed as an administrator by the N.C. Department of Public

Instruction.

• Successfully complete all necessary criminal background and reference checks.
• Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe-Environment Training prior to first day on campus

Position Start Date: July 1, 2025

How to apply

Interested, qualified candidates should apply by submitting the following materials, as well as answering the application questions via the online portal by clicking the "Apply Now" link. Employment Opportunities (dioceseofraleigh.org)

Cover letter

Résumé

A reference letter from a pastor

A statement of philosophy of education

Applications will be considered upon submission, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.