About this role
San Juan Diego Academy – Principal Position
2027–2028 School Year
San Juan Diego Academy (SJDA) is a vibrant Catholic Pre-K–8 school serving approximately 180 students and their families in the Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan, communities. Rooted in the Catholic faith and inspired by the spirit of San Juan Diego, SJDA is a unique educational community where faith, academic excellence, bilingualism, and cultural identity come together.
Through its English-Spanish bilingual and bicultural mission, SJDA celebrates the gifts and experiences students bring to the classroom, nurtures their faith, and prepares them to become confident, compassionate, and contributing members of society. With a deep commitment to serving immigrant and Hispanic families, SJDA is more than a school; it is a community that opens doors, builds opportunities, strengthens families, and transforms lives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven Catholic educational leader to build upon SJDA’s strong foundation and help shape its next chapter. The principal will provide strong Catholic and instructional leadership, advance the Academy’s distinctive mission, inspire and support faculty and staff, strengthen academic programs, and cultivate meaningful relationships with families, parishes, and community partners. Responsibilities include faith formation, curriculum and instruction, student affairs, personnel management, school operations, financial stewardship, institutional advancement, and continuous school improvement.
Join a community where faith inspires learning, culture is celebrated, families are embraced, and every child is given the opportunity to succeed.
Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, résumé, completed diocesan application (https://dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhAHGUzife-f_w9LfaLQHxmVjR8-Ugsujo2chpYKnGLllOS446V36W2jOHm9mX4LdO0*), and references to [email protected]
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