Principal

St. John Vianney High School; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Vianney High School in Kirkwood, MO seeks a dynamic Principal to start in the 2027-2028 school year. Reporting to the President, the Principal will lead spiritual, academic, and personal formation for students.

The role requires a mission-driven Catholic leader with strong curriculum, instructional, and administrative experience. Ideal candidates will embrace Marianist traditions, design innovative curricula, and collaborate with faculty, staff, parents, and alumni to advance school

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in the field of education with a minimum of five years instructional and administrative experience.
• Ability to design and deliver an extensive, innovative, and academically rigorous curriculum aligned with high standards.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated track record in instructional and administrative leadership.
• Experience with all-boys teaching and learning environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic educational values and Marianist tradition and mission-driven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead spiritual, academic, and personal formation of students under the President.
• Collaborate with the President and leadership team to elevate school performance.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-quality educators to deliver a transformational, faith-based education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum design

Strategic planning

Staff development

Education

Advanced degree in education

Job description

St. John Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri, offers a Catholic, college-preparatory education that transforms boys into exceptional men of character accomplishment. Sponsored by the Society of Mary, Vianney has educated young men in grades 9-12 since 1960. Vianney seeks a Principal to begin in the 2027-2028 school year.

Reporting to the school President, the Principal is responsible for leading and delivering the spiritual, academic, and personal formation of our students.

Ideal candidates will have the following characteristics:

• Christ-centered, mission-driven servant leader who embraces and models the community's rich Catholic, Marianist traditions, values, and welcoming Family Spirit
• Practicing Catholic with a passion for Catholic education
• Able to design and deliver an extensive, innovative, and academically rigorous curriculum that ensures success for all students, based on high standards
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of instructional and administrative development
• Experience with the most recent research and education models as it relates to an all-boys teaching and learning environment
• Capable of establishing rapport and trust with students, faculty, staff, parent, and alumni communities
• Strategic leader who collaborates with the president and leadership team to elevate school performance
• Skilled at identifying, developing, and retaining high-quality educators, dedicated to delivering a transformational, faith-based educational experience
• Well-versed in creating the conditions for market leadership in a highly competitive, Catholic college preparatory environment; familiarity with the St. Louis market preferred
• Advanced degree in the field of education with a minimum of five years instructional and administrative experience