Parish Elementary School Principal

Archdiocese Of Denver•Aurora, CO

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About The Position

St. Therese Catholic Classical School, located in Aurora, CO, is seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to serve as Principal. St. Therese is an elementary school that embraces the Classical Liberal tradition of Catholic education located in Aurora, CO, and is part of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools. St. Therese provides an atmosphere where students experience God, particularly through the love of faculty and staff and through the liturgy of the Catholic Church. They develop deep knowledge and understanding of all subject-matter, grow in love and virtue, and are challenged to become the saints God created them to be. St. Therese is committed to providing an education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic teaching, and academic excellence, which invites students to love God and others, to develop their unique talents and gifts, and to become lifelong learners. St. Therese Catholic Classical School currently serves 218 students in grades Preschool through Eighth grade, 91% of the students are Catholic, and 62% of the students are Hispanic/Latino. St. Therese Catholic Classical School – In joyful pursuit of Truth, Beauty, Goodness, and Unity as we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ St_Therese_prospectus_Dec2025.pdf THE POSITION: The school Principal is a disciple on mission to spread the Good News, who meets the requirements to administer the overall education program in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver, and disciple others within the educational community of the Catholic school to create an "apostolic-friendly" environment that will encourage creative missionary initiative in the school. As the leader of the school, the principal plays a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the aim of the school, which is to lead students to encounter and grow as students of Jesus Christ, directing the school's activity, learning, teaching, culture, and formation towards that aim.

Requirements

Must be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
Assent to the Church's teachings on all matters, with particular care for those concerning the nature of the human person, sexual ethics, and sexual morality
Refrain from the public promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals
Have a strong commitment to the importance of the Catholic school ministry to the mission of the Church
Possess graduate level academic credentials and/or professional background in education, leadership, or related field
Have previous teaching experience; previous administrative experience is preferred
Be committed to the Archdiocese of Denver's vision and philosophy for Catholic education
Be committed to a Catholic educational program rooted in the liberal arts, the foundations of Western civilization, an understanding of history that highlights the essential contributions of Christianity to the development of Western culture, and literature that enables young men and women to grapple with the big questions of life in pursuit of what is true, good, and beautiful
Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude, with a strong bias for action based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals
Demonstrate good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital platforms, software programs, and tools as part of the online curriculum being provided to families
Compliance with Safe Environment requirements
In addition, the principal is expected to adhere to the minimum requirements for Catechist certification as set forth by the Archdiocese of Denver. All principal applicants must be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools prior to local interviews with Search committees.

Nice To Haves

Have sufficient knowledge of the Classical Liberal model of Education and a commitment to continue the same model of education at St. Therese
Have experience leading a Classical Liberal school
Bring awareness and understanding of adolescent development and the challenges adolescents and young adults face in the secular and morally relativist world of today
Are supportive and willing to drive ongoing school renewal through the strengthening of authentic Catholic education
Are collaborative leaders who evaluate information before making a decision/taking action
Exude trust and respect among students, faculty, parents, and Councils
Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude with a strong bias for action, based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals

Responsibilities

Directing all work of the school to the direction of the Holy Spirit
Providing opportunities to students for Catholic growth
Ministering to students and staff
Administering the school’s education program
Supervising teaching, administrative and support staff
Implementing curriculum guidelines and standards
Supervise and direct all other programs and services provided at or by the school
Abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools
Interacts and relates to students, parents, parish and school communities, Parish Finance Council, School Advisory Council, and the general public.