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Church of the Nativity

Youth Minister

Charleston, SC · On-site

Church of the Nativity in beautiful Charleston, SC is seeking to hire a dynamic Youth Minister to start and develop a new, vibrant discipleship program for our parish middle and high school ...

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2026-2027 Principal: St. Mary Nativity, Joliet

2026-2027 Principal: St. Mary Nativity, Joliet

Diocese of Joliet

Joliet, IL • On-site

$54K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Administration/Principal
Date Posted:
6/9/2026
Location:
St. Mary Nativity Catholic School
Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
2026-2027Principal
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
St. Mary Nativity, Joliet
Position Available: July 1, 2026
Position Purpose
The principal is considered a ministerial employee by their role as Administrator. Administrators working in a Catholic School agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example, these individuals support all the official religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Administrators agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission. The ministry of school administrators embraces the following purposes:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Principal
  • Is the administrator of the school, faith leader, and the executive officer of the local board.
  • The principal is responsible for implementing Diocesan and local policies;
  • Providing an atmosphere in the school which is identifiably Catholic;
  • Developing and participating in ongoing programs to ensure religious and professional growth of the staff;
  • Establishing an instructional program which includes religious education to meet the needs of students;
  • Assisting teachers in achieving the goals of Catholic education through supervision and classroom visitation;
  • Hiring qualified teachers and providing them with effective leadership;
  • Evaluating teacher performance according to diocesan procedures;
  • Fostering effective communication with parents, parish community and other stakeholders to promote good will;
  • Attending professional meetings, diocesan meetings, and regional meetings;
  • Sending required reports and requested information to the Catholic Schools Office and/or other appropriate agencies;
  • Maintaining current student and school records;
  • Developing the school budget in collaboration with parish/school business or finance manager;
  • Serving as the ex-officio member of the local school board;
  • Giving frequent reports to the pastor, local board, and parents regarding progress of the school, its activities, and its students ensuring that maintenance of the building, health, safety and well-being of students and teachers be maintained;
  • Further duties as assigned by the pastor.

Education & Experience
  • A practicing Catholic who brings a commitment to nurturing the Catholic culture of the school;
  • Holds a master's degree in education from an accredited college/university with an emphasis or endorsement in administration, supervision, educational leadership or curriculum;
  • Possession of current Illinois administrative licensure (Illinois Professional Educator License with either a General Administrative (Type 75) or a Principal Endorsement) or is in an accredited program;
  • Danielson-trained in accordance with Illinois State Certification Requirements;
  • At least three to five years teaching and leadership experience, preferably in a Catholic school; with knowledge and exposure that is sufficiently broad to provide an understanding of the preschool through grade eight structure; and
  • Experience in functioning as the spiritual and educational leader in a Catholic Elementary School preferred.
  • Fluent in Spanish is desirable, but not required.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.
  • Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Annual Salary Range $54,490 - $103,037
  • Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education.

Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD & D, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays.
  • Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.

To Apply for this Position
Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:
  • Current Resume
  • Official Transcripts
  • Licensure: Current PEL with Principal Endorsement (or an administrative certificate Type 75 from the State of Illinois)
  • Danielson-trained in accordance with Illinois State Certification Requirements
  • Professional/Clergy References

This may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.
We are excited to review your interest in this position!
This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.

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