Most Holy Trinity Catholic School

Elementary School Principal

2026–2027 School Year

 

Most Holy Trinity Catholic School, located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, warmly invites faithful and visionary leaders to apply for the position of Principal for the 2026–2027 school year.

 

Founded in 1953, Most Holy Trinity Catholic School serves approximately 200 students in preschool through eighth grade and is sponsored by the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Rooted in the SOLT charism of discipleship to Jesus through Mary, communion, and missionary service — “Disciples of Jesus through Mary, living in Marian-Trinitarian communion, serving on Ecclesial Family Teams in areas of deepest apostolic need” — our school community participates in the evangelizing mission of the Church by forming disciples of Jesus Christ through faith formation, strong academics, service, and authentic Christian community.

 

At Most Holy Trinity Catholic School, we joyfully partner with families and the Church to form students spiritually, academically, and personally as disciples of Jesus Christ. We seek a relational and mission-driven leader who will foster a strong Catholic identity, build a culture of faith, family, service, and collaboration, and support the formation of students in virtue, knowledge, and discipleship.

 

The principal serves as an instructional, spiritual, and operational leader within this ministry of the Church and works collaboratively with the Pastor, faculty, staff, parents, and parish community to advance the mission of Catholic education.

 

Mission

To form disciples who joyfully learn, love, and lead while serving Christ and His Church.

 

Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing who faithfully supports the teachings, traditions, and mission of the Catholic Church.


• Demonstrate a joyful commitment to Catholic education and student formation.


• Embrace and support the charism and mission of SOLT in the spiritual and educational life of the school.


• Collaborate closely with the Pastor to strengthen and promote Catholic identity throughout all aspects of school life.


• Lead the school community in forming students through faith, strong academics, leadership, virtue, and service.


• Foster a school culture of hospitality, respect, and accompaniment rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church.


• Build strong relationships with parents, faculty, parishioners, and the broader community.


• Cultivate a community that prioritizes faith, virtue, family partnership, and service alongside strong academic formation.


• Support teachers in fostering a joyful, faith-filled learning environment that promotes student growth in virtue, knowledge, and service.


• Oversee curriculum implementation and ensure alignment with diocesan and state standards as well as the mission of the school.


• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.


• Cultivate a collaborative professional culture marked by growth, excellence, and fidelity to the mission of Catholic education.


• Ensure a safe, respectful, and faith-filled school environment rooted in Gospel values.


• Support student enrollment and retention through effective communication, community outreach, and school promotion.


• Encourage opportunities for student leadership and Christian service.


• Manage school operations, finances, and resources responsibly and effectively.


• Work collaboratively with the Pastor and School Advisory Council.


• Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, education, and credentials.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance


• Retirement benefits


• Sick leave


• Short-term disability


• Social Security participation

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

Application Procedure

Candidates must complete the online application and submit all required documents.

For questions, please contact:

Domonic Salce

Catholic Schools Office – Diocese of Phoenix
[email protected]
602-354-2340