Academy Principal

Academy Principal St. John's Jesuit High School & Academy is seeking a faith-filled, student-centered, and mission-driven educational leader to serve as Academy Principal for grades 68 beginning in the 20262027 academic year. Under the guidance of the President, the Academy Principal serves as the educational, spiritual, and managerial leader of the Academy and plays a vital role in advancing the Catholic and Jesuit mission of the school. The successful candidate will foster a culture of academic excellence, cura personalis, leadership, accountability, and Ignatian values while ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment tailored developmentally to young men.

The Academy Principal will work collaboratively with school leadership, faculty, staff, students, and families to strengthen the Academys academic programs, student formation, and overall school culture. The ideal candidate is an experienced educational leader who values collaboration, strong communication, innovation in boys education, and the formation of the whole person in the Jesuit tradition. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide educational, spiritual, and operational leadership for the Academy (grades 68)Implement and uphold the mission and values of Catholic and Jesuit education through Ignatian pedagogyOversee curriculum development, instructional excellence, faculty supervision, and student academic progressSupport and evaluate faculty and staff while fostering meaningful professional growth and developmentPromote a positive school culture rooted in respect, empathy, accountability, safety, and cura personalisOversee student discipline and behavioral expectations in collaboration with school leadershipManage daily school operations including scheduling, safety procedures, and school programmingBuild strong partnerships with parents, faculty, alumni, and community stakeholdersCollaborate with school leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and policy developmentQualified candidates will have or be able to obtain the following: Active practicing Catholic in full communion with the ChurchBachelors degree required; Masters degree preferredPrevious teaching experience required; Catholic school experience preferredPrior school leadership experience such as Assistant Principal or similar role preferredStrong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skillsCommitment to Jesuit education and the formation of young menAbility to obtain or possess a valid Ohio principal/administrator license within 5 years of employmentDemonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and inspire excellence in othersAn authentic desire to elevate athletics at St. Johns Jesuit High School & Academy and to embrace and advance its mission.

A complete job description can be found by visiting: Benefits: Matching retirement contributions up to 4% toward either a 403(b) or a Roth 403(b). 19 paid Holidays. 20 paid vacation days per year. 12 paid sick days annually, accumulating up to 90 days.

Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance. Option to purchase additional Voluntary Life Insurance without evidence of insurability. Robust health, dental and vision insurance and access to Health and Dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts. An Employee Assistance Program that offers free access to counseling services for the employee and any dependents.

A positive work environment focused on the betterment of the young men at St. Johns Jesuit High School Academy. Tuition assistance for son(s) of employees to attend St. Johns.

An employer who sees each employee, as well as each student, as an individual person and strives for a work environment where that individual person is treated with dignity and respect. 60 days of fully paid maternity leave with the ability to use vacation time to supplement additional paid time off. 20 days of fully paid paternity leave with the ability to use vacation time to supplement additional paid time off. Options for faith formation and spiritual growth.Compensation: The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience and education in the range of $80,000 to $95,000 per year.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with Academy Principal in the subject line of the email to Katie Sliwinski-Mundrick at [email protected].