Headmaster of Holy Family Academy

Holy Family Academy in St. Louis Park seeks a headmaster starting in the  school year. Holy Family Academy serves over 200 students in grades PreK-8th grade with a dedicated faculty and staff. Learn more about Holy Family Academy and this exciting opportunity in Catholic school leadership by viewing the

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are vital to the evangelizing mission of the Church. They strive to provide an education that is authentically Catholic: a formation of the whole person in the light of Jesus Christ. Holy Family Academy accomplishes this important work by living their mission statement:
Holy Family Academy is a Catholic classical school dedicated to excellence in education and fidelity to the Magisterium. We strive to cultivate a joyful Catholic culture supporting families in the formation of their children's holiness, virtue, and reason.

Recognizing that, “The project of the Catholic school is convincing only if carried out by people who are deeply motivated, because they witness to a living encounter with Christ” (Congregation for Catholic Education, 1997). The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the capacity to cultivate the highest standards of excellence in Catholic culture, academics, and organizational leadership at Holy Family Catholic Academy.

Other requirements include:

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church who is able to provide a credible witness of the Catholic Faith.
• Have a deep commitment to the importance and mission of Catholic schools.
• Possess a master's degree in Catholic school leadership or its equivalent—or in progress (preferred).
• Have three years of teaching or administrative experience in Catholic schools (preferred).
• Obtain the Certificate in Catholic School Leadership (preferred).

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Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.

It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.

Please click the button at the top right to apply for this position. Applicants will be asked to provide a resume with three professional references, a cover letter and a letter of good standing from their pastor.

Applications are due by March 1, 2026.