Director of Catholic Schools

The Mother of God Family of Parishes is seeking a visionary and collaborative Director of Schools to lead strategic initiatives for our three preschool through 8th grade elementary schools located in Kettering, Ohio: St. Charles School, St. Albert the Great School, and Ascension School. Reporting to the Pastor, the position will provide strategic oversight, administrative leadership, and guidance for the school principals to strengthen Catholic identity, ensure educational standards are met, and grow enrollment, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

Mission & Catholic Identity : Champion the integration of Gospel values and Catholic teaching throughout all aspects of school life, cultivating faith-filled school communities aligned with the mission of the Mother of God Family of Parishes.

Leadership, Governance, & Strategy: Serve as a key member of the parish Leadership Team, councils, and commissions to develop parish strategies and ensure compliance with diocesan and Ohio Department of Education standards. Lead the development and implementation of a unified strategic plan for the schools, aligned with the vision of the Mothe r of God Family of Parishes.

Operations and School Viability :

• Lead principals and staff to ensure full implementation and execution of diocesan curriculum standards and standardized assessment programs.
• Monitor academic performance and student achievement across schools.
• Promote continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making.
• Lead enrollment management, marketing, and recruitment strategies to support growth and long-term viability.
• Evaluate systems and processes to maximize shared resources and operational efficiency. Lead efforts to create operational synergies and shared best practices across all three schools to reduce duplication of effort.
• Identify fundraising priorities and lead school fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with principals and designated staff in developing and managing annual school budgets.
• Collaborate with principals and designated staff in planning for facilities maintenance, capital improvements, and long-range needs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Faith Commitment: Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, as evidenced by a letter of good standing from your home parish.
• Education: Master’s degree in Educational Administration or a related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Catholic school leadership experience, preferably as a principal.
• Experience leading or supporting multi-site school organizations is strongly preferred.

The Director of Schools is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position. A generous benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k).

To apply, please forward a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person