Principal

CatholicJobs.com; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine's High School in Racine, Wisconsin, invites mission-driven and visionary leaders to apply for the position of principal, beginning in Summer 2026.

This Catholic college-preparatory school seeks a leader who will advance academic excellence, faith formation, and a vibrant student life within the Siena network. The ideal candidate will strengthen Catholic identity, foster belonging, and guide enrollment and student experience.

Qualifications

• Catholic identity aligned with Dominican mission.
• Experience leading urban secondary education.
• Proven track record in improving academics and staff development.
• Strong engagement with students, families, and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for St. Catherine's High School.
• Strengthen Catholic identity and faith formation.
• Advance enrollment growth and student experience.
• Collaborate within Siena Catholic Schools network.
• Support curriculum development and professional learning.

Skills

Catholic mission alignment

Urban education experience

Instructional leadership

Relational leadership

Secondary education leadership

Collaboration within Siena network

Enrollment strategy

Education

Graduate degree in Education

Job description

St. Catherine's High School

Racine, WI

Full-Time Employee

Experience: 2-5 Years

Education: Graduate Degree

Base Pay: Salary

Job Description

About St. Catherine's High School

Located in Racine, Wisconsin, St. Catherine's High School is one of seven Siena Catholic Schools of Racine, a system of Catholic schools formed by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in 2017. While our schools have decades-and in the case of St. Cat's, over 160 years-of history, the formation of the Siena system has enabled centralization and strengthening across curriculum, faith formation, operations, human resources, and advancement.

St. Catherine's High School, a Catholic career and college-preparatory school in Racine, Wisconsin, invites mission-driven and visionary leaders to apply for the position of principal, beginning in Summer 2026. Rooted in a rich tradition of Catholic education and founded by the St. Dominican of St. Catherine's of Siena (Racine Dominicans), St. Catherine's forms young men and women to lead lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

St. Catherine's has a diverse student body in grades 9-12, and as the only high school in Siena, it is considered the flagship school of the system. The school benefits from a collaborative Catholic education system committed to accessibility, excellence, and long-term sustainability.

St. Catherine's is distinguished by its Dominican charism, emphasizing the pursuit of truth, the integration of faith and reason, and a commitment to community and service. Students are challenged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially in preparation for success in college and beyond.

For more information about St. Cat's, please visit their website. https://www.saintcats.org/

About The Principal Opportunity

This is a compelling opportunity to lead a respected Catholic high school known for its strong academic program, vibrant student life, and commitment to forming the whole person. St. Catherine's integrates faith formation, rigorous academics, and co-curricular excellence, including athletics, arts, and service, into a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

The next principal will build upon this strong foundation while guiding the school into its next chapter, strengthening Catholic identity, advancing academic innovation, and fostering a culture of belonging, excellence, and continuous growth.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• A practicing Catholic who embraces and advances the mission of Catholic education and understands the Dominican charism
• A leader with experience in and excitement for urban education
• An instructional leader who supports academic excellence and staff professional learning
• A relational and visible leader who builds trust across students, staff, families, and alumni
• A strong instructional leader with experience in academic leadership at the secondary level
• A collaborative partner within the Siena Catholic Schools network
• A strategic thinker capable of advancing enrollment, student experience, and institutional vitality

The search committee is on a fast-track to identify 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.