St. Anthony Catholic School, Florence, SC 29501

Principal -New Hire

Location: St. Anthony Catholic School, Florence, South Carolina
Position Type: Full-time
Start Date: July 2026 (or as agreed)
Reports to: Pastor, St. Anthony Catholic Church
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary
St. Anthony Catholic School in Florence, South Carolina, seeks a faith-filled, visionary, and collaborative Principal to serve as the spiritual, academic, and administrative leader of the parish school. The principal advances the mission of Catholic education by fostering a Christ-centered learning environment rooted in Gospel values, academic excellence, and service. The principal works closely with the Pastor, faculty, parents, and parish community to promote the faith formation and holistic development of students while ensuring strong academic programs and effective school operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Catholic Identity and Mission

Foster and maintain the Catholic identity and mission of the school
Lead prayer and participate in school liturgies and faith formation
Collaborate closely with the Pastor in spiritual and sacramental life of the school
Promote spiritual growth among students, faculty, and families

Academic Leadership

Oversee a rigorous, standards-based, faith-integrated academic program
Ensure curriculum alignment with diocesan and state standards
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate faculty
Support instructional excellence and student achievement

School Administration

Manage daily school operations, scheduling, supervision, and discipline
Ensure compliance with diocesan policies and state education requirements
Maintain a safe, orderly, and nurturing school environment
Oversee admissions, records, and school procedures

Personnel and Professional Development

Recruit, hire, and retain qualified faculty and staff
Foster a collaborative, mission-driven professional culture
Provide professional and spiritual formation opportunities

Enrollment, Advancement, and Stewardship

Collaborate with Pastor on enrollment growth and retention
Assist in budget planning and stewardship of resources
Support marketing, communications, and development initiatives
Strengthen school-parish relationships

Community Relations

Build strong relationships with parents, parishioners, and community
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
Represent the school positively in parish and community settings

Qualifications

Practicing Catholic in good standing committed to Catholic education
Master’s degree in educational leadership, Administration, or related field (required or in progress)
Eligible for South Carolina principal certification (or equivalent)
Teaching and/or school leadership experience (Catholic school preferred)
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and collaborative abilities

About the School
St. Anthony Catholic School is a parish school of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Florence, South Carolina, dedicated to academic excellence and faith formation in a nurturing Catholic environment. The school partners with families and parish to form students spiritually, intellectually, socially, and morally in the light of the Gospel.

Application Instructions
Qualified candidates should submit:

Cover letter
Résumé
Statement of educational and faith leadership philosophy
Three professional references

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