President

Partners in Mission, LLC.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners in Mission, LLC. seeks a President for St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Denver, Colorado. The President will serve as the chief executive officer, advancing the school's mission while providing strategic leadership. Ideal candidates must be practicing Catholics dedicated to the values of Catholic classical education.

This role involves community engagement and ensuring the financial health of the institution. Interested candidates should prepare to apply by submitting their cover letter, resume, leadership philosophy, and references.

Qualifications

• Serves as the chief executive officer, reporting to the Board of Trustees.
• Guides a growing school through its development phase.
• Champions academic excellence in partnership with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, mission-centered leadership.
• Serve as the chief ambassador, strengthening relationships.
• Steward the school’s financial health.

Skills

Practicing Catholic

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Enrollment management

Leadership

Job description

President

St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School
Denver, Colorado

About St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School

St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School is a dynamic and growing independent Catholic high school located in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2022, the school offers a distinctive classical liberal arts education rooted in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness, and inspired by the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II. St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School classically educates students through the formation of a Christ-centered worldview.

JPG is committed to the integral formation of the whole person, intellectually, spiritually, and morally, through a rigorous academic program centered on the great books, Socratic dialogue, and a deep engagement with the Catholic intellectual tradition. The school fosters a joyful and faithful community where students are formed to live fully alive in Christ and to serve the Church and the common good.

As a young and mission-driven institution, St. John Paul the Great is experiencing exciting growth and momentum. The school attracts families seeking an authentically Catholic, academically excellent, and formation-focused high school experience. With a strong foundation and a clear vision, the school is poised for continued expansion and long-term impact in Catholic education in the Denver area.

About the President’s Role

The President serves as the chief executive officer of St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School and is responsible for advancing the school’s mission, vision, and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President provides strategic, mission-centered leadership while working in close collaboration with school leadership, faculty, staff, and families.

The next President will:

• Be a practicing Catholic who embraces and advances the mission of the school and the vision of Catholic classical education.
• Serve as the chief ambassador for St. John Paul the Great, strengthening relationships with students, parents, faculty, benefactors, and the broader Denver community.
• Lead with faith, clarity, and entrepreneurial vision, guiding a young and growing school through its next phase of development.
• Advance institutional growth through strategic planning, enrollment management, advancement, and community engagement.
• Champion academic excellence and integral formation in partnership with school leadership and faculty.
• Steward the school’s financial health and long-term vitality in alignment with its mission and growth trajectory.

For more information about St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School, please visit their website.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed Search Prospectus and reach out to the search committee to learn about this exciting leadership opportunity.

The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure the next President. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in the summer of 2027.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments.

• Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the school’s current needs as you understand them.
• Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
• Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy.
• List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. (No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.)