Assistant Principal - Grades 5-8, Holy Trinity School - Washington DC

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

9d•$85,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Holy Trinity School in Washington DC is hiring an Assistant Principal for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full time role and will report to the Principal. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: [email protected] The salary for this role is $85,000 with outstanding benefits The elementary school Assistant Principal assists the principal in managing the school’s policies, regulations and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe traditional Catholic learning environment that meets the approve curricula and mission of the school. Jesuit Elementary Catholic School seeks a mission-driven and collaborative educational leader to serve as Assistant Principal for grades 5–8. The Assistant Principal (AP) – located in the Upper School building – is the primary administrative leader of the Upper School (US) and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Upper School. The AP will serve as the primary point of contact for US parents and the primary support for US teachers. The Assistant Principal partners with the Principal and school administrative team, faculty, and staff, to advance academic excellence, strengthen Catholic identity, and uphold the Jesuit mission of the school. This leader will provide instructional leadership, faculty mentorship, and active participation in the faith life of the school community.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic committed to Jesuit educational values
Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred
Administrative certification (or eligibility) preferred
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience; middle school experience preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Full-time, 12 month position

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the master class schedule for grades 5–8
Create and coordinate faculty duty schedules
Ensure effective course alignment and instructional continuity
Serve as lead point of contact for standardized testing
Ensures timely and accurate production of student report cards and progress reports, including electronic posting of assignments and grades
All administrators in the building are expected to teach at least one section of a course, which will be determined in consultation with the candidate.
Mentor and support Upper School teachers through coaching, classroom observation, and professional growth initiatives
Assist in teacher evaluation and professional development planning
Foster a collaborative, mission-centered faculty culture
Assist in hiring Upper School faculty
Provide leadership and oversight for the school’s mathematics curriculum
Ensure alignment with diocesan standards and best instructional practices
Lead curriculum review, assessment analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
Serve as an active leader in the Catholic faith life of the school
Participate in and help coordinate school Masses, prayer services, retreats, and other faith experiences
Support the integration of Catholic and Jesuit values throughout the academic program
Support student discipline and formation in alignment with Catholic values
Promote a safe, structured, and faith-filled learning environment
Assist the Principal and Lower School Assistant Principal in daily operations and strategic initiatives, including standing in for the principal as needed should the principal be unavailable
Under the direction of the principal, coordinates emergency drills in the Upper School building and ensures Emergency routes are posted and US faculty and staff have a clear understanding of procedures
Serves as primary point of Administrative contact for technology, especially as related to standardized testing
Serve, as needed, on parish-wide committees and initiatives
Assist in admissions, marketing, development, and other school-wide initiatives
Collaborate with school and parish leadership to strengthen community engagement
Serve on safety and security leadership team for all school initiatives