Welcome!

Fairmont Catholic Grade School is dedicated to providing students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade with an education that nurtures the whole person- mind, body, and soul.

Fairmont Catholic teachers are committed to making a difference in our students’ lives, both in the classroom and beyond.

Here at Fairmont Catholic, we feel that serving our students starts with cultivating a community of faith and ensuring a secure and comfortable environment for learning and growing.

Employment Opportunity

Principal – PK-8th Grade
Fairmont Catholic Grade School, West Virginia

Fairmont Catholic Grade School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual for the position of PK-8th Grade Principal. The ideal candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with Church teachings and serve as a role model and motivator in upholding the Catholic philosophy of the school.

Qualifications:

  • The candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with Church precepts.
  • The ideal candidate must have an earned Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration (preferred), or be in the process of completing the degree requirements; or the candidate should hold a valid Educational Leadership certification from the state of West Virginia or be eligible for such certification.
  • A minimum of three years of successful educational experience is required, with preference given to those with administrative experience.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume, along with three professional references, in PDF format to Julie Link at jlink@dwc.org. Resumes will be accepted until June 9, 2025.

Mission Statement

Fairmont Catholic Grade School develops the whole person, promotes Gospel values and service, inspires a love of learning, and upholds academic excellence in a safe nurturing community of diverse learners.