Elementary Principal; PreK-5

Catholic Community Schools (CCS) provides a comprehensive education from Preschool to 12th grade, focusing on the holistic development of students through gospel values and a supportive community. They aim to nurture students' academic knowledge and moral character, emphasizing respect, integrity, and service. CCS is committed to innovative curricula, professional staff development, advanced technology, and enriching programming to ensure the success and well-being of students and educators.

Catholic Community Schools is looking for Preschool-12th grade educators and staff who are passionate about making a difference.

Principal, Elementary School (Grades PreK-5)
Catholic Community Schools (CCS) | St. Cloud, Minnesota

Campus:
St. Katharine Drexel, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Anticipated

Start Date:

July 2026 | Apply By:
March 30, 2026

The Opportunity
Catholic Community Schools (CCS) is seeking an Elementary Principal harine Drexel to lead a mission-driven Catholic school community serving preschool through grade 5. The Principal is the chief leader of the campus—responsible for Catholic mission, culture, teaching and learning, and operational excellence. This role reports to the President of CCS and works in close collaboration with CCS system leaders and the CCS principal team to advance aligned priorities across a unified PK–12 mission.

The successful candidate will foster a Christ-centered environment, strengthen foundational learning through continuous improvement, build a strong team of teachers and staff, partner with families to support enrollment and retention, and ensure a safe and well-run school day. Practicing Catholic preferred.

Key Strengths We Are Seeking

• Mission-grounded leadership and a joyful tone of accompaniment
• Instructional credibility and commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong people leadership with teachers and staff
• Family partnership and an enrollment lens
• Operational steadiness and collaborative system leadership

• Practicing Catholic preferred; committed to advancing Catholic educational mission
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership/Administration (or related field)
• 5+ years of teaching and/or school leadership experience (Catholic school experience preferred)

• Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skill sets with the current needs of the described principal role, as you understand them
• Current up to date resume
• Statement of Catholic educational leadership, leadership style and philosophy and an example of leading continuous improvement (e.g., strengthening instruction, improving systems, or building team culture over time)
• List of three references to include names, relationships, phone numbers, and email addresses (no references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval)

The starting salary range is $75,000-$82,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) retirement fund
• 13 paid holidays and PTO

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Why Our Teachers Love CCS

With over 40 years at Cathedral High School, Mr. Bjornstad values the extended family atmosphere of the Cathedral community. He finds satisfaction in witnessing graduates succeed and become responsible leaders, highlighting the school's role in both academic and personal growth.

Having taught in four CCS schools over 15 years, Mrs. O’Fallon appreciates the strong academic and faith-based environment. She values the supportive and familial atmosphere among colleagues, the central focus on students, and the partnership with parents, which she believes contributes to a rewarding teaching experience.