Principal St. Therese Little Flower Catholic School

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Therese Little Flower Catholic School is seeking a faith-filled student-centered data-driven instructional leader to serve as principal for its PreK8 community located on the east side of Indianapolis. The school educates a diverse community of approximately 330 students whose gifts and character are all celebrated. The next principal will continue to build on these gifts to lead the school on its commitment to academic and spiritual growth.

St. Therese Little Flower Catholic School is honoring a 100-year legacy in the Little Flower neighborhood and celebrates deep alumni roots and a strong parish connection. The school provides a Christ-centered environment grounded in the Catholic belief in a Universal Church that welcomes all cultures and backgrounds. Students experience a robust House system multi-cultural programming and varied extra-curricular opportunities that promote leadership belonging and service.

Summary of Position Duties
The successful candidates duties will include but not be limited to the following:
Primary school ministry representation to parents pastoral leadership Little Flower parish and the Little Flower neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods.
Champion the House system that promotes belonging leadership school spirit and cross-grade relationships ensuring that every student is valued.
Lead the implementation and improvement of rigorous curriculum and instruction using assessment data (including state and local benchmark assessments) to set goals monitor progress and close achievement gaps in literacy and math.
Supervise coach and evaluate faculty and staff with particular attention to recruiting developing and retaining mission-aligned educators who embrace culturally responsive and data-informed instruction.
Provide leadership and collaboration with marketing and enrollment efforts including welcoming new families and strengthening alumni relationships.
Collaborate with the pastor and parish leadership on strategic planning and budgeting including outreach to alumni and donors.
Collaborate with principals and pastors of the Eastside Catholic School Partnership of Our Lady of Lourdes Holy Spirit Little Flower and Scecina Memorial High School.
Continue and expand upon the strong PK 12 relationship and collaboration with Scecina Memorial High School as the parish high school.
Maintain compliance with Archdiocesan state and accreditation requirements including implementation of relevant state standards and NSBECS requirements.

Summary of Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this position a candidate must:
Be a practicing Catholic in good standing (as verified by pastoral leadership of an (arch)diocesan parish).
Be dedicated to the development and preservation of Catholic identity within our school.
Possess exceptional leadership communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Exhibit a passion for student achievement academic excellence and an inclusive multicultural community.
Be skilled at hiring training and retaining teachers and staff with a passion for building and developing a culture of spirituality shared goals enthusiasm and teamwork.
Possess a valid school administrators license.

Applications will be accepted through Monday February 23th 2026.

Questions along with resumes and any other supporting documentation (i.e. cover letter references letter of reference etc.) should be directed to:

Anne Krieger

Office Manager Administrative and Teacher Personnel

Office of Catholic Schools