Principal

St. Francis Xavier School in Willard, Ohio is accepting resumes for the position of principal for the 2026-27 school year.

St. Francis Xavier strives to continue the long history of providing solid Catholic formation and strong academic excellence. We value a strong Catholic education for our children, academic excellence, and a close personal connection to our students by aiding in the development of the whole child spiritually, academically, socially, and physically, and by living out the Gospel message as part of the Catholic Community.

Successful candidates will be a practicing Catholic, hold valid Ohio licensure, and ideally have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Teacher in a Catholic School.

The projected enrollment is 130 students in K-8 and preschool. The school has an experienced support staff and is financially solid.

Desired Qualifications are:

• A passion for Catholic education and demonstrate that passion through professionalism, creativity, and innovative ideas.
• Working with a diverse student population.
• Candidates must be organized and be able to multi-task.
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, and collaboration, in a faith-filled environment.
• Instructional leadership and supervision of teaching and school personnel.
• Strategic academic planning and accreditation.
• Catholic identity and mission-centered programming.
• School culture and community involvement.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, references, and any salary requirements to emueller@toledodiocese.org or mail to St. Francis Xavier Church, Rev. Eric Mueller, c/o Principal Search Committee, 25 W. Perry St., Willard, OH 44890, or drop off at the Parish Office at the same address.

Review of applications will begin immediately.