Principal, PreK-8th Grade

Diocese of Lansing•Ypsilanti, MI

About The Position

Huron Valley Catholic School seeks a mission-driven Principal to lead a vibrant school community committed to academic excellence, authentic Catholic formation, and partnership with families. Working closely with the School Board, the Principal will guide the school's growth while ensuring school life reflects its mission to invite and accompany one another to encounter Jesus and grow in love of God and neighbor through a sacramental life. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen school culture, develop faculty, support enrollment growth, steward resources, and advance a compelling vision for Catholic education. The Principal serves as the spiritual, academic, and operational leader of Huron Valley Catholic School and reports to the School Board. The school partners with parents to form young people in knowledge, wisdom, and virtue so they may fulfill their God-given potential. Grounded in Jesus Christ and nourished by the sacramental life of the Church, it seeks to form students who love God, serve others, and pursue academic excellence. The Principal promotes a faithful Catholic way of life and fosters prayer, discipleship, evangelization, and virtue. The role leads curriculum and instructional improvement, faculty development, daily school operations, budget planning, and the recruitment and retention of mission-aligned faculty and staff. The Principal partners with families, supports student growth, oversees admissions conversations and enrollment decisions, and serves as an ambassador for the school with parishes, clergy, donors, and community partners.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing and an active member of a Catholic parish.
Demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and The Holy See’s teaching on Catholic schools.
Experience in classroom teaching, curriculum development, and educational leadership.
Proven ability to inspire and lead faculty, students, and families in a mission-centered environment.
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Knowledge of curriculum, instructional best practices, budgeting, school operations, and legal requirements for schools.
Ability to make sound decisions, solve problems effectively, and manage multiple priorities.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and model a faithful Catholic way of life consistent with the school's mission.
Foster a culture of prayer, discipleship, evangelization, and virtue, and support the spiritual and moral formation of students and families.
Serve as a visible witness to Christ through leadership, service, and personal example.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction.
Coach, evaluate, and develop faculty to support excellence in teaching and learning.
Promote ongoing formation in pedagogy and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Oversee the evaluation and selection of curriculum resources and instructional programs.
Oversee daily school operations, including finances, facilities, and regulatory compliance.
Manage budget planning and stewardship in partnership with the School Board.
Ensure effective policies, systems, communication, accurate records, and sound administrative practices.
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff.
Conduct evaluations and provide meaningful coaching and professional development.
Build a collaborative, accountable, and faith-filled culture among faculty and staff.
Lead regular staff meetings and professional formation opportunities.
Maintain a visible and engaged presence throughout the school community.
Partner with families to support student growth, behavior, and academic success.
Oversee admissions conversations and enrollment decisions with prospective families.
Support faculty in addressing academic, behavioral, and student-development needs.
Serve as a primary ambassador for the school.
Strengthen relationships with local parishes, clergy, donors, and community partners.
Support enrollment, marketing, community outreach, and school promotion efforts.