St. Mary Catholic School in Goldsboro, North Carolina is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and qualified principal to lead a growing school academically and spiritually. This leader will serve its approximately 230 students. St. Mary School is a pre-Kindergarten (a full-day 4-year-old pre-Kindergarten class is offered in addition to Kindergarten) through 8th grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the Diocese of Raleigh Catholic Schools Office. The curriculum stresses academic achievement within a Christian community where the child feels that he/she is loved and respected by his/her peers as well as the teacher. United with each other in meaningful liturgy and prayer, the students can further come to an understanding of the Christian life. At St. Mary, we are attempting to "teach as Jesus did." 

This high-performing school leader may earn up to a $10,000 bonus each year for up to three years, by achieving specified goals and demonstrating their effectiveness in several administrative metrics. 

CLICK HERE to view our Principal Search Prospectus 

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time 

Hours per week: 40 

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions 

• Be an active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of the vision of the Church as promoted by the Second Vatican Council. 
• Be dedicated to the spiritual growth of our students and faculty. 
• Be a mission-driven leader with strong integrity, sound judgment, excellent collaborative skills, and possess a commitment to curriculum and staff development. 
• Demonstrate successful experience in the areas of public relations and development, as well as budgetary and financial management skills. 
• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in technology, ability to develop strategic and long-range planning, and be able to motivate others toward task accomplishment.

Minimum Requirements 

• Possess a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership with a minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience. Experience as a Catholic School Principal or Assistant Principal preferred. 
• Possess or be eligible to be licensed as an administrator by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. 
• Successfully complete all necessary criminal background and reference checks. 
• Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe-Environment Training prior to first day on campus 

Position Start Date: July 1, 2023 

How to apply 

Interested, qualified candidates should apply by submitting the following materials, as well as answering the application questions via the online portal by clicking this link. Employment Opportunities (dioceseofraleigh.org)  

• Cover letter 
• Résumé 
• A reference letter from a pastor 
• A statement of philosophy of education 

Application deadline: Monday, April 10, 2023. Applications will be considered upon submission, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. 

About Diocese of Raleigh - Office of Education

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh comprises the 54 eastern counties of North Carolina, covering approximately 32,000 square miles. The diocese is divided into eight deaneries with a total of 97 parishes and missions and four centers for campus ministry. The diocese is served by 150 active diocesan and religious order priests. The diocese includes 232,588 registered and an equal amount of unregistered Catholics. In addition to the growing Hispanic population, the diocese has become home to an increasing number of Catholics from the African and Asian countries. Approximately five percent of the Catholic population is native to North Carolina.

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