Father Marquette Catholic Academy seeks a long-term, full-time* Principal for their prekindergarten through 8th-grade school in *Marquette, MI. As overall leader, the principal is responsible for the integration of faith and learning within the school, for successful academic and student programs, for effective management of the financial and development affairs of the school, and for school safety, culture, and climate. This position will supervise all faculty, staff, and volunteers.

　　WHAT WE OFFER:

　　Annual salary of $65,000-$70,000 commensurate with knowledge and experience.Benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance.Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.Retirement and 403(b) plan.Tuition free for your children to attend Father Marquette Catholic Academy.Contracted, full-time position that is active year-round.WHAT YOU WILL DO:

　　Promote the vitality of the school by modeling spiritual, instructional, and managerial leadership.Supervise all faculty, staff, and volunteers.Work with the pastor(s) to implement our mission through the integration of the Catholic faith into the curriculum.Implement and encourage collaborative planning and leadership at all levels of the school organization.Model integrity and promote high ethical and professional standards in all interactions.Maintain complete and accurate personnel and student records according to diocesan guidelines.Instill Classical Catholic teaching and encourage faculty, staff, students, and parents to a life of discipleship.Utilize clear policies and practices for recruitment and professional accountability in the hiring and evaluation of faculty and staff.Partner with parents as a consistent Spiritual Leader, supporting them in their role as their child's/children's primary teachers of the Faith.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

　　Master's degree in an education-related field preferred.Valid Michigan credential authorizing service as an administrator, or eligibility for an administrative credential preferred.A minimum of three years of classroom teaching and/or school administrative experience is required.The candidate must complete a fingerprint scan, a federally mandated background check, VIRTUS training, and the affiliated background check through the Diocese of Marquette.Excellent managerial and communication skills are essential.Sound like you? Click "Apply Now".

　　Father Marquette Catholic Academy: Father Marquette Catholic Academy, serving Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3--5) through eighth-grade students, is designed to help young people become responsible and independent young adults with lasting Christian values and morals. We strive to encourage development in academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical growth. We anchor all learning to our Catholic Faith: https://www.fathermarquette.org

　　School Size: Approximately 150 Students

　　We have accreditation through Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools

　　We provide a school environment where faith and knowledge meet.

　　We build a strong sense of community while providing opportunities for leadership and service.

　　All staff members are certified teachers, accredited by the state of Michigan.

　　Our students consistently score high on the norm-referenced tests and the state NWEA MAP testing which provides a thorough picture of student learning: how much they've grown, what they're ready to learn,