PS-8 Administrator - St. Anthony Catholic School

PS-8 Administrator - St. Anthony Catholic School TeachIowa Diocese of Des Moines - Des Moines, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5675412

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description St. Anthony Catholic School is seeking a mission-driven, faith-filled Catholic leader to serve as administrator for the 2026-2027 school year. The school's dedicated and highly qualified faculty and staff, in collaboration with supportive parents, share the responsibility of guiding students to achieve rigorous standards and benchmarks in our faith-based educational environment. St. Anthony has provided a quality Catholic education for students for over 100 years. The school offers both English and Spanish Immersion classes in elementary programs.

Job Title:

Administrator The administrator develops and implements the faith-based educational program of the school. The administrator helps lead, create, and promote a strong faith community in which students, families, and staff grow in their personal faith and knowledge of Catholic teaching. The administrator is responsible for developing, implementing, and reviewing the total school program. This includes ensuring academic excellence, supervising and evaluating staff, budgeting, accreditation procedures, development and implementation of the school improvement plan, professional development for staff, enrollment management and marketing efforts. Excellent communication skills along with a deep understanding of educational systems and the ability to work with parents, stakeholder groups, and the wider parish communities are essential. A successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teaching and must hold a valid Iowa Administrator License with Evaluator Approval.

Qualifications:

Successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teaching and doctrines Previous administrative experience preferred State of Iowa Administrator License with Evaluator Approval required, additional endorsement areas preferred Knowledge of principles, theory, and practices in educational programs Experience with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Practice in teacher observation, evaluation, supervision strongly preferred Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience with preference given to Catholic school experience Qualified applicants should submit the online application and send a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and copy of Iowa Administrator License to Donna Bishop at dbishop@dmdiocese.org.

Position Type:

Full-time