Principal - Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

Indianapolis, Indiana, About the Principal Opportunity The Principal serves as Brebeuf Jesuit’s chief academic and educational leader, responsible for advancing an exceptional student experience firmly grounded in the school’s Catholic and Jesuit mission. Working in close partnership with the President and the school leadership team, the Principal will provide vision and leadership for academics, faculty development, student formation, and the continued integration of Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy throughout the educational program. The next Principal will join Brebeuf Jesuit at an important moment of institutional strength and opportunity. Building upon a tradition of academic excellence and Jesuit formation, this leader will engage faculty and staff in continually strengthening the student experience while responding thoughtfully to the evolving needs of young people and the changing landscape of secondary and higher education. To learn more about the school, visit the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School website. Key Areas of Impact:

Jesuit Mission & Ignatian Formation: Authentically embrace and advance Brebeuf Jesuit’s Catholic and Jesuit identity; ensure the school’s mission and Ignatian values are meaningfully integrated throughout academics, student formation, faculty and staff culture, and daily school life. Academic Leadership & Excellence: Provide vision and direction for a rigorous, innovative, and student-centered college preparatory program; continually evaluate curriculum, instruction, and academic outcomes while fostering the intellectual curiosity, reflection, and discernment central to Jesuit education. Faculty Leadership & Development: Recruit, develop, support, and retain exceptional educators; cultivate a professional culture characterized by collaboration, accountability, continuous growth, Ignatian formation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Student Formation & Experience: Champion the formation of the whole person by supporting students’ intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and personal development; ensure that students are appropriately challenged, supported, known, and empowered to develop their gifts in service to others. Culture & Community: Serve as a visible, relational, and trusted presence throughout the school; foster a caring community in which students, faculty, staff, and families experience a strong sense of belonging, shared purpose, and commitment to Brebeuf Jesuit’s mission. Strategic & Collaborative Leadership: Partner closely with the President and leadership team to advance Brebeuf Jesuit’s strategic priorities; bring thoughtful innovation to the academic program while honoring the traditions, relationships, and Jesuit identity that distinguish the school.

The Search Committee is committed to identifying and securing Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School’s next Principal. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and respect. The successful candidate is expected to assume the responsibilities of the position in the summer of 2027. To apply, please submit the following materials in a single PDF attachment. Name the file attachment using the following template: LAST NAME, BJP, PRINCIPAL. - Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the school's current needs as you understand them. -Current resume with all appropriate dates included. - Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy. - List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. (No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.) Click Here to Apply