Principal of St. Ambrose Catholic School

Office for the Mission of Catholic Education•Woodbury, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Ambrose Catholic School in Woodbury seeks a principal starting in the 2026-2027 school year. St. Ambrose Catholic School serves over 725 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. They strive to provide an education that is authentically Catholic: a formation of the whole person in the light of Jesus Christ. St. Ambrose Catholic School accomplishes this important work by living their mission statement: We at Saint Ambrose School are part of a vibrant Catholic community supporting and nurturing each child on their journey with Christ. Through exceptional academics, embracing each child’s unique strengths and needs, and joyfully engaging in prayer and service, we take a holistic, virtue-based approach to student education and experiences. This is the Saint Ambrose Way. Recognizing that, “The project of the Catholic school is convincing only if carried out by people who are deeply motivated, because they witness to a living encounter with Christ” (Congregation for Catholic Education, 1997). The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the capacity to cultivate the highest standards of excellence in Catholic culture, academics, and organizational leadership at St. Ambrose.

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.
Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.
It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.
Applicants will be asked to provide a resume with three professional references, a cover letter and a letter of good standing from their pastor.

Nice To Haves

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