Principal

Location 123 Franklin Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803, United States Job Category Central Industry Principal, Catholic Education, Education Employee Type FT Salary Required Degree Masters Manage Others Yes Contact information About the School Saint Joseph's Catholic School (grades JK-8) located in Petersburg, Virginia, seeks dynamic and highly qualified candidates for the position of principal beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate: will be committed to fostering and maintaining a Catholic environment that is an authentic expression of Catholic faith, with the goal of producing faithful graduates where everything done in and through the school expresses love for and obedience to Jesus Christ and His Body, the Church; will have a working knowledge of the Church’s teachings regarding Catholic identity and the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools; and, will possess a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, with an emphasis on innovative learning skills, teaching methods, and curricula. Responsibilities establishing a tone that enables the spiritual growth of students, faculty, and the entire school community; working collaboratively with the Pastor, the School Advisory Board, faculty, and parents to foster a learning environment deeply rooted in the Church’s teaching on Catholic identity, where Christ’s principles guide every dimension of the school’s life and activity; assessing and overseeing the school’s academic programs and faculty effectiveness; communicating effectively with students, families, and the community; representing the school in the parish community and greater community; and, overseeing non‑academic matters including, but not limited to, enrollment management, planning, budgets, development, and marketing. Requirements be a practicing Catholic; possess a Master’s degree in Education Administration and Supervision or a related field and five years teaching and/or administrative experience; and, possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Salary: commensurate with experience. Summary Interested candidates should upload an introductory letter summarizing their qualifications, and a resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr