St. Michael School is seeking a principal to lead our 200+ Pre-K – 8th grade students effective with the 2026-2027 school year. As the administrative head, the principal has chief responsibility for the effective operation of the school following the policies and guidelines established by the Office of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Questions or to apply for the position please contact Anne Krieger, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, 317-236-1544 or akrieger@archindy.org. Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 20, 2026.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Professional development and leadership of faculty and staff;
• Serve as the primary school representative to parents, Leadership Council, the Parish at large and the community;
• Responsible for building and reinforcing a strong school culture through faith-based leadership;
• Oversee curriculum development;
• Provide input in the budgeting process and the financial management of the school;
• Leads marketing and outreach

Summary of Candidate Requirements:

To be considered for this position, a candidate must:

• Be a Catholic in good standing;
• Possess exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Exhibit a passion for student achievement and academic excellence
• 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 or working towards a valid administrator's license;
• While qualified candidates of varying levels of experience will be considered, the ideal candidate will be seasoned, experienced, and comfortable in positions of leadership that require confident, consistent, reasoned, and decisive judgment.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 20, 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

Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Office of Catholic Education

1400 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-2367

317-236-1544

akrieger@archindy.org