Principal of Saint John the Baptist Catholic School

Office for the Mission of Catholic Education • Savage, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint John the Baptist Catholic School in Savage seeks a principal to begin in the 2026-2027 school year. The school serves over 340 students in grades PreK-8th grade with a dedicated faculty and staff. Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are vital to the evangelizing mission of the Church, striving to provide an education that is authentically Catholic and a formation of the whole person in the light of Jesus Christ. Saint John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool nurtures intellect and cultivates virtue for young disciples of Christ to serve the common good. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to cultivate the highest standards of excellence in Catholic culture, academics, and organizational leadership.

Requirements

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church who is able to provide a credible witness of the Catholic Faith.
• Have a deep commitment to the importance and mission of Catholic schools.
• Conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.
• Ensure their behavior does not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.
• Be an active, participating Roman Catholic.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a master’s degree in Catholic school leadership or its equivalent—or in progress.
• Have three years of teaching or administrative experience in Catholic schools.
• Obtain the Certificate in Catholic School Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate the highest standards of excellence in Catholic culture, academics, and organizational leadership at Saint John the Baptist Catholic School.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal