Principal

St. Patrick Catholic School in Lincoln, NE seeks an energetic, faith-driven principal to lead its active and Spirit filled school family community starting July 1, 2025. St. Patrick has a long rich tradition of forming disciples of Christ through rigorous academic and religious education since the early part of the 20th century. St. Patrick has a very socioeconomically diverse PK-8th student population of approximately 190 students with a strong tradition of faith that is incorporated in all that we do, every day.

The principal will oversee academic and religious education for students in Preschool through 8th grade, ensuring the integration of the Catholic faith with a rigorous curriculum that includes core subjects and specialty programs. The ideal candidate will embody the school’s Catholic mission, developing and strengthening the school-parish partnership that exists and modeling Catholic teachings in all aspects of leadership. This role requires a commitment to excellence in both educational and spiritual guidance, forming in the love of Christ the staff, students, and families. The candidate will be a practicing Catholic that has a spirit to evangelize and educate young people, and who understands that teaching is an art and can inspire, direct and lead teachers to reach their full potential. The candidate will also exhibit good administrative and social skills to interact with parents and students, and will have the ability to communicate and work effectively with the Pastor, who is the Chief Administrator Officer of the school. The principal is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school, caring for teachers, students and families.

Interested candidates are to submit, electronically, the following materials to Fr. Troy Schweiger, CAO/Pastor of St. Patrick Parish and School. Email: Fr.Troy-Schweiger@cdolinc.net, Phone: 402-466-2752.

· Cover letter and resume

· Educational Philosophy (One page)

· List of references