Principal

Archdiocese of Miami; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Patrick Catholic School in Miami Beach, FL seeks a visionary Principal starting 2027-28 to lead educational, spiritual, and operational excellence.

The role reports through the Archbishop via the Pastor and collaborates with the Superintendent and School Advisory Council. The principal will steer faith-centered programs, manage business and development affairs, and engage with the parish and Archdiocese to position the school competitively in South Florida.

Qualifications

• Florida Certificate in School Leadership or equivalent.
• Five years’ teaching experience.
• At least three years’ Catholic School administrative experience.
• Bi-lingual with Spanish communication skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall educational leadership for St. Patrick Catholic School, ensuring faith and culture integration with academics and cocurriculars.
• Lead and supervise administrative team, faculty and staff to achieve mission and vision.
• Collaborate with parish, Archdiocese of Miami, Superintendent, and School Advisory Council to guide operations and development.

Skills

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Florida Certificate in School Leadership or equivalent

Advanced degree in education

Catholic school administrative experience

Job description

St. Patrick Catholic School, located in Miami Beach, Florida seeks a vibrant, visionary school Principal to provide leadership for the school beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The office of the principal has as its primary purpose that of providing overall leadership for the school to ensure that the institution achieves the fullest attainment of its unique mission. The principal is appointed and delegated authority by the Archbishop through the Pastor of the parish and acts as the chief executive, operations, and educational officer for the school with the guidance of the Superintendent and the School Advisory Council.

As overall educational leader, with the Pastor, the principal bears ultimate responsibility for the integration of faith and culture within the school and successful academic and co-curricular programs as well as effective management of the business and development affairs of the school. The principal, a practicing Roman Catholic who holds an advanced degree and state of Florida certification, acts as the primary liaison between the school, the parish, the Archdiocese of Miami (through the office of the Superintendent), Catholic secondary schools, and the broader community. The school seeks a visionary, future-focused leader who is energetic and capable of inspiring others to embrace the mission and vision for the school. Ultimately, the principal is responsible for the successful overall operation of the school as accomplished through effective delegation of responsibilities to the administrative team, the faculty, and staff.

The new principal will also be responsible for supervising the continuing implementation of new and novel programs specifically designed to meet the needs of the students served by the school, ultimately positioning the school in the highly competitive South Florida educational market.The school is dedicated to providing its students with educational experiences that are grounded in Gospel values, focused on academic excellence, lifelong learning, and service in a supportive, nurturing environment. The school is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Miami and does not discriminate in admissions or hiring policies based on race, ethnicity, sex, or national origin.

Qualifications:

• Florida Certificate in School Leadership or equivalent.
• Five years’ teaching experience.
• At least three years’ Catholic School administrative experience.
• Bi-lingual with Spanish communication skills strongly preferred.

Candidate will be offered competitive salary and benefits package consistent with the salary scale for Educational Administrators in the Archdiocese of Miami (consistent with credentials and experience).

Application deadline falls on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Requested documents should be submitted as a complete packet. Partial application packets will not be considered.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit www.info.flclearinghouse.com/ .