Principal- Hackett Catholic Prep High School

JOB SUMMARY

Hackett Catholic Prep is a college-preparatory high school serving grades 9–12 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It operates within the Diocese of Kalamazoo and is part of a four‑school diocesan school system. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Hackett emphasizes academic excellence, character formation, service, and spiritual growth, preparing students for post‑secondary success and lifelong discipleship. The principal of Hackett Catholic Prep is responsible for serving as the spiritual, educational, and managerial leader of the school, as accomplished through decisive leadership, exemplary character, and effective delegation of responsibilities in a manner consistent with the principle of subsidiarity.

The principal reports to the President of CSGK and leads the school in its day‑to‑day operations, including supervision of curriculum and instruction, extracurricular programming, faith‑based activities, and student life.

The Principal of Hackett Catholic Prep will be expected to establish clear and consistent expectations for faculty, students, and families; strengthen faculty culture, accountability, and unity; improve instructional coherence and academic consistency across departments; and build trust through clear communication and visible leadership presence.

• Ensure that Catholic identity is clearly visible and actively lived in all aspects of school life.
• Support faculty in integrating faith into instruction and student formation.
• Collaborate with the chaplain and diocesan leadership to strengthen the sacramental and spiritual life of the school.

• Lead and implement a clear, coherent academic vision aligned with the Catholic intellectual tradition.
• Ensure strong instructional practice across all departments.
• Establish and maintain systems for teacher evaluation, coaching, and professional growth.
• Use data and observation to improve student outcomes and instructional quality.

• Recruit, develop, and retain strong faculty aligned with the mission of the school.
• Set clear expectations for performance and professionalism.
• Address underperformance directly and in a timely manner.
• Build leadership capacity within the faculty.

• Establish and maintain a unified, disciplined, and positive school culture.
• Set and enforce clear expectations for student behavior.
• Address conflict directly, consistently, and fairly.
• Maintain a visible, engaged presence in the daily life of the school.

• Communicate clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner with faculty, students, and families.
• Establish predictable communication practices and follow through on decisions.
• Build trust through clarity, transparency, and presence.
• Support enrollment growth and retention through strong family communication, academic excellence, student experience, and visible leadership presence.

• Oversee student life, discipline, attendance, and school culture.
• Supervise front‑office staff and school‑level administrators.
• Coordinate scheduling, faculty coverage, and daily school operations.
• Collaborate with CSGK leadership on budgeting, staffing, enrollment, and operational priorities.
• Ensure appropriate stewardship of school‑level resources and expenditures.
• Maintain a visible and engaged presence at school events, activities, and student functions.

Directly supervise and hire faculty and assigned support staff under the general supervision of the President.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; master’s degree in educational leadership highly preferred (or willingness to earn within 3 years).
• Teaching experience required;
  Catholic school and administrative experience preferred.
• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Administrative Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Understanding of child development, learning, and behavior.
• Knowledge of high school curricula, instructional methods, and strategies, and differentiated instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication…