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Elementary Principal K-8

@ Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Nurture faith, Evaluate program, Plan budget
Requirements Summary:Oversee K-8 Catholic school; administer staff; ensure academic and religious standards; manage budget; lead Catholic education.
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Description

Position: Elementary Principal (K-8)

Status: Full time, Exempt

Reports To: Pastor


Summary

St Regis Academy in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking an Elementary Principal (K-8) for the 2026-2027 school year.  Partnering with parents in their role as primary educators, Saint Regis Academy extends the mission of the Church in forming true disciples of Jesus Christ. Through a Catholic Classical Liberal Arts education centered on Christ, we provide an integrated approach fostering a love for truth, beauty, and goodness. This position administers and provides student instruction in a Catholic School setting, conducts other programs and services provided at the school and relates to parents, parish and general public.  The Principal supervises teaching, administrative and support staff and oversees a range of programs and services. 


Essential Duties

  • Nurture the faith development of faculty and staff through opportunities for doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual growth.
  • Ensure quality Catholic religious instruction of students at all levels especially through the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
  • Promotes Catholic community with parents, students, faculty and staff through a witness of prayer, sacrifice, sacramental unity and fellowship. 
  • Implement the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph academic standards. Evaluate the general effectiveness of the academic and spiritual program of the school.
  • Maintain a continuous plan of assessment/evaluation of the academic standards and the religious, academic, social, physical, and emotional growth of the students.
  • Recruit, interview, select, and provide an orientation for school staff.  Evaluate staff on an on-going basis throughout the year.
  • Plan and manage the school's financial resources toward development and monitoring an annual budget.
  • Apply long-range planning strategies in developing plans for the school.
  • Implement a short-term and long-range enrollment plan to increase the number of students and families.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Make timely, well-reasoned decisions; intelligently analysis issues with intuition, information and experience. 
  • Earn others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Use strong verbal and written communication skills to build effective relationships.
  • Promote a sense of collaboration and teamwork; share information and learning.

Requirements

Qualifications


  • Master's Degree in Education
  • Experience and a understanding of a Classical curriculum.
  • Minimum 3 years teaching experience in a Catholic school.
  • State certification/license in administration. Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church.


St. Regis offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan.  Paid time off includes generous paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick leaves.


Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.