PreK-8 Principal - Annunciation Catholic School

Annunciation Catholic School
, Havelock, North Carolina

Annunciation Catholic School in Havelock, North Carolina is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and qualified principal to lead a growing school academically and spiritually and to serve its approximately 120 students. Conveniently located across from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and just miles from the beaches of the Crystal Coast of Emerald Isle, Annunciation is a caring community of learners.

• Be an active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic dedicated to collaborative ministry
• Be dedicated to the spiritual growth of our students and faculty
• Be a mission-driven leader with strong integrity, sound judgment, excellent collaborative skills, and a commitment to curriculum and staff development
• Demonstrate successful experience in public relations and development, as well as budgetary and financial management skills
• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in technology, ability to develop strategic and long-range planning, and be able to motivate others toward task accomplishment
• Possess a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership with a minimum of 3–5 years teaching experience; experience as a Catholic School Principal or Assistant Principal preferred
• Possess or be eligible to be licensed as an administrator by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction
• Successfully complete all necessary criminal background and reference checks
• Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe-Environment Training prior to first day on campus

Position

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

• Education: Masters or better in Educational Leadership or related field
• Experience: 3–5 years teaching experience; 1–3 years as an Assistant Principal or Principal preferred
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  School Administration license from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction; completion of Diocese-sponsored Safe-Environment Training
• Proficiency in technology and ability to develop strategic and long-range planning

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