School Principal

St. Charles Catholic School in Spokane, WA seeks a Principal beginning the 2025 academic year. St. Charles is a Catholic classical liberal arts education for pre-kindergarten and Montessori primary classroom through 8th grade.

St. Charles Catholic School is a parish apostolate faithful to the Church’s mission of spreading the gospel, living a sacramental life and seeking the Truth, Goodness and Beauty that is woven by the Creator into His creation.

The school prepares students to pursue excellence in all things by instructing them using a classical model from their earliest years.

The successful candidate should have exceptional leadership skills to join our talented faculty, staff, students, and families. The Principal will work with the Pastor, Assistant Principal, and Superintendent for Catholic Schools of the Diocese to help ensure the mission of St. Charles Catholic School to nurture the whole child in spiritual growth, academic excellence and moral development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Be a practicing Catholic who knows and understands the Catholic faith and has a passion for Catholic education
• Views and understands the ministry of the school as part of the mission of evangelization of the parish under the guidance of the pastor
• Previous experience in Catholic liberal arts education or demonstrated knowledge of its principles and pedagogy
• Have a current Washington State Administrative Certification (or equivalent), or be in the process of obtaining these credentials
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills, to our faculty, staff, students, families, and supporters
• Has ability to lead, support, and mentor to strengthen, inspire, and engage the faculty
• Be a visionary with creative ideas and ways to promote and inspire the community
• Possess development and marketing skills to help maintain a healthy school enrollment
• Have a strong knowledge of school finances and the budgeting process
• Initiates and fosters engaging relationships with donors and supporters of the school
• Be a visible presence during the school day and at school-sponsored functions
• Engages the school community in the life of the Parish
• Promote extra-curricular activities, such as sports, clubs, drama, and academics that enrich a student’s
educational experience
• Promote and foster a welcoming, faith filled, supportive, and joyous school environment
• Effectively work in an environment supported by volunteers

BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, & Vision (annual eye exam) Insurance:
•Coverage starts first day of contract
•Available to employees and children only; spouse coverage is not offered
•School pays 100% of the employee premium
•Employee pays 100% of child(ren) premium – same premium regardless of number of children
Life & AD&D Insurance: $10,000 term life
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Pays 60% of your salary after 90 days if unable to work
• Sick Leave: 10 days per year based on contract hours
• Personal Day: One day each contract year based on contract hours (option to roll one day over to the
next contract year)
• Leaves of Absence: Medical & Family Leaves, bereavement, jury duty, personal day
• Statutory Benefits: Social Security and Workers’ Compensation
• Retirement Plans:
• Employee-paid voluntary tax-sheltered annuity plan 403(b); may enroll on date of hire or anytime thereafter
• Employer-paid retirement plan 401(a); eligible after one year of employment and 1,000 hours and 21 years of age; employer contributes 6% of salary; does not require an employee matching contribution

SALARY RANGE: $97,112 – $128,655, Offered salary is based on diocesan-wide pay for certain positions, internal equity, market data, applicant’s skills and relevant experience, degrees and certifications.

Spokane is a wonderful place to live and work, has very devoted Catholic parishes and is blessed to have Bishop Thomas Daly as its pastor and strong supporter of catholic education. Located in the heart of the beautiful inland northwest, Spokane offers amazing outdoor opportunities with walking trails, five ski resorts within 90 minutes of downtown, dozens of lakes within one hour and the spectacular beauty of Spokane Falls. The downtown area has five universities and two medical schools, over 50 microbreweries and wine tasting rooms. The city is located 25 miles west of the Idaho border and is easily commutable from outlying areas.

TO APPLY: Email these materials to Victoria Loveland, Executive Director of Human Resources vloveland@dioceseofspokane.org; (509) 358-7338
1. Resume
2. Letter from your pastor verifying your status as a practicing Catholic
3. Cover letter responding to these questions:
•Describe your philosophy of Catholic education.
•Describe the uniqueness of the catholic classical liberal arts education model. Why do you want to be •Principal of St. Charles Catholic School?
•What are important characteristics of a thriving Catholic school?
•Review the below statement of faith and describe the importance of its tenets.

Review of Applications begins March 15, 2025. Position starts July 1st.
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STATEMENT OF FAITH

Welcome to St. Charles Catholic School!

Please find in this statement of faith elements we hold dear to our Catholic faith and to be true, good, and beautiful. Catholic education is only effective in the context of common vision held between the school and family. Here at St. Charles, our vision incorporates three aspects: the classical liberal arts approach to forming the human and intellectual capacities of each child, the training in a life of sanctity and moral rectitude according to the tradition of the Catholic Church, and the salvation of souls. God Bless!
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I/We understand and desire that my/our child/children be formed utilizing the classical method and trained in the spiritual and moral tradition of the Catholic Church. I/We recognize the importance of coherence between the teaching in school and at home, and we embrace the responsibility of living and supporting that education by word and example. At the core of these teachings is the acceptance of Our Lord Jesus Christ, God and Man, as our only Savior and Redeemer. He became man to offer his life as a ransom for our sins, and to destroy death by His resurrection. He became man to reveal God as our Father, and to teach us how to behave like God’s children. He taught us that only the Truth will set us free, that witnessing to the faith by our life is the only way to eternal life, and that the only life worth living is one with God.

I/We affirm and proclaim these particular teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. All people are created out of the love of God in his image and likeness. That marriage is an institution created by God and existing between a man and a woman. That life, dignity and the rights of the human person begin at conception, and that society is best served when its members love God and follow his Commandments. That God is the giver of life and that our identity is derived from Him as creatures existing as men and women according to our biological sex. That we become adopted sons and daughters through baptism. That God is the Judge which will require from us an account of the good we have done and the evil we have avoided according to His teachings. That the end and goal of our existence is measured by our readiness for eternity and the unending happiness of Heaven.

I/We are aware and accept that my/our child/children will be instructed in the teachings of the faith regarding God, the Catholic Church, the Sacraments and devotions. Inspired by the life of the Saints, children will learn that all strength and blessings come from God.

I/We understand the importance of these, and other teachings of the Catholic Church and desire my/our child/children to receive this education.