Shrine of St. Anne Parish Elementary School Principal

Shrine of St. Anne Catholic School, located in Arvada, CO, is seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to serve as Principal. Shrine of St. Anne School is a vibrant Catholic community rooted in Christ and committed to educating the whole child in mind, body, and spirit. Guided by our core belief that every child is a unique gift from God, we cultivate a faith-filled environment where all students are recognized as learners with limitless potential.

Our dedicated staff embraces differentiated instruction, meaningful challenge, and a culture of lifelong learning that inspires growth for both students and adults. Under the patronage of St. Anne, our mission is to form students spiritually, academically, physically, and socially within a loving and supportive community. We seek a principal who will lead this mission with vision, faith, and a deep commitment to helping every child thrive.

THE POSITION:

The school principal is a disciple on mission, dedicated to spreading the Good News and forming others in the life of Christ. The principal meets the requirements to administer the educational program of a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver and leads the community in creating an apostolic-friendly environment that encourages creative missionary initiative.

As the spiritual and instructional leader of the school, the principal plays a vital role in safeguarding and advancing the school’s aim: to lead students to encounter Jesus Christ and grow as His disciples. The principal directs the school’s learning, teaching, culture, and formation so that every aspect of school life is oriented toward this mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The principal is responsible for leading the work of the school under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, fostering opportunities for students to grow in their Catholic faith, and supporting both students and staff in their formation. The principal oversees the school’s educational program; supervises teaching, administrative, and support personnel; implements curriculum standards and guidelines; and directs all programs and services offered by the school.

The principal is expected to uphold and operate within the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. In this role, the principal collaborates with students, parents, parish and school communities, the Parish Finance Council, the School Advisory Council, and the broader public.

BENEFITS: Benefits offered as part of an overall compensation package include:

• Comprehensive and generous medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Paid sick leave and personal leave per academic year
• 403(b) plan participation
• Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The following are considered minimum requirements for persons seeking employment as a principal in the Archdiocese of Denver. A principal hired for a parish Catholic school shall:

• Must be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
• Assent to the Church's teachings on all matters, with particular care for those concerning the nature of the human person, sexual ethics, and sexual morality
• Refrain from the public promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals
• Have a strong commitment to the importance of the Catholic school ministry to the mission of the Church
• Possess graduate level academic credentials and/or professional background in education, leadership, or related field
• Have previous teaching experience; previous administrative experience is preferred
• Be committed to the Archdiocese of Denver's vision and philosophy for Catholic education
• Be committed to a Catholic educational program rooted in the liberal arts, the foundations of Western civilization, an understanding of history that highlights the essential contributions of Christianity to the development of Western culture, and literature that enables young men and women to grapple with the big questions of life in pursuit of what is true, good, and beautiful
• Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude, with a strong bias for action based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals
• Demonstrate good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital platforms, software programs, and tools as part of the online curriculum being provided to families
• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements

Ideal candidates:

• Bring awareness and understanding of adolescent development and the challenges adolescents and young adults face in the secular and morally relativist world of today
• Are supportive and willing to drive ongoing school renewal through the strengthening of authentic Catholic education
• Are collaborative leaders who evaluate information before making a decision/taking action
• Exude trust and respect among students, faculty, parents, and Councils
• Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude with a strong bias for action, based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals

In addition, the principal is expected to adhere to the minimum requirements for Catechist certification as set forth by the Archdiocese of Denver. All principal applicants must be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools prior to local interviews with Search committees.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026