President - St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School

Partners in Mission Leadership Search; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a President to lead a growing Catholic liberal arts high school rooted in a Christ-centered worldview.

The President will work with the Board to guide strategic planning, enrollment growth, and advancement while serving as the school’s chief ambassador to families, faculty, benefactors, and the Denver community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.

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The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure the next Principal. 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.