Head of School Position

Bethlehem Academy, a grade 6-12 Dominican Catholic high school, is seeking candidates for the Head of School position.

We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to oversee the commitment to the mission, comprehensive administration, strategic planning, growth, and successful operation of Bethlehem Academy. Learn more about this opportunity in Catholic school leadership. Click HERE to view the full search prospectus.

Located in Faribault, Minnesota (approximately 35 miles south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area), Bethlehem Academy educates 225 students in grades 6-12 in a strong college preparatory and general education curriculum. Founded in 1865 by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, and now sponsored by Dominican Veritas Ministries, the school offers a rich history filled with tradition and strong community support.

Responsibilities and Duties Overview:

• Lead the school in maintaining good relations with school families, personnel, constituents, community contacts, local and surrounding parishes, and the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
• Operate as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors. Manage and interact with the Board to drive the school’s success.The Head of School also serves on the Board’s Finance Committee and Advancement Committee.
• Develop the strategic plan for long-term stability and growth of the school.
• Position effective July 1, 2025.

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, with a strong, living commitment to Gospel values and the Catholic faith.
• Advance degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Educational leadership experience, preferably in a similar administrative leadership position.

Application Process:

Submit the following documents to csmoffice@cbservices.org through November 14, 2024.

• Letter of Interest that aligns your experiences and skill set with the current needs of Bethlehem Academy as you understand them.
• Personal statement on the philosophy of Catholic school leadership (up to 500 words).
• Current CV or resume with all appropriate dates included.
• Letter from Pastor with a statement of good standing in the church.
• ​​​​​​​List of five references, including one supervisor, with names, relationships, phone numbers, and email addresses. No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.

Bethlehem Academy, a Catholic school in the Sinsinawa Dominican tradition, strives to empower its students and staff to achieve personal, spiritual, and academic excellence.  We challenge ourselves to love as Jesus Christ loved, to lead, to serve, to inspire and to seek the truth: Veritas.