Principal K - 12, St. Monica, Mercer Island

Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools•Mercer Island, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Monica Catholic School is seeking a principal for the 2027–2028 school year, with a start date by July 1, 2027. The school is a PreK–12 Catholic classical school on Mercer Island, Washington. Its curriculum immerses students in Western civilization and the Catholic intellectual tradition, and the school participates in the sacramental and liturgical life of St. Monica Catholic Church. The high school serves students in grades 9–12 and received archdiocesan approval and WCEA accreditation in 2023. The principal will lead the school's educational program, staff, student formation, and ongoing development of the high school program. The role also includes school operations, financial planning, communication with parish and school stakeholders, and advancing the school's Catholic classical mission. The principal reports to the pastor or his designee.

Requirements

Be an actively practicing Catholic.
Be committed to continuing St. Monica's Catholic Classical Liberal Arts model.
Hold a master's degree in educational leadership, or a master's degree in a relevant discipline with equivalent educational leadership experience or training.
Possess a Washington State administrative or teaching credential, or be willing and able to pursue certification.
Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with students, colleagues, parents, outside stakeholders, and the St. Monica community.
Be able to manage record keeping, oversee the school's budget, and ensure compliance with relevant archdiocesan, federal, state, and local requirements.
Be willing and able to drive ongoing school self-evaluation and improvement.
Be able to collaborate with parents, students, school and parish staff, and the Office for Catholic Schools.
Have sufficient knowledge of the Classical Liberal Arts model of education to support and strengthen the school's educational vision.
Successfully complete Virtus safe environment training and a background check.
Have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school.
Meet the Archdiocese of Seattle's minimum requirements for Catechist certification.
Be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools before local interviews with search committees.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a classical school environment.
Training, education, or certification in Classical Education.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional coaching and supervision for approximately 25 teachers and support staff.
Lead staff hiring and evaluation.
Lead ongoing curriculum review and evaluation.
Support student formation and discipline.
Lead continued high school program development, including curriculum, personnel, student recruitment, and community networking.
Provide opportunities for Catholic and spiritual growth for students, parents, and staff.
Administer the school's educational program by supervising teaching, administrative, and support staff; implementing curriculum guidelines and standards; and overseeing school programs and services.
Abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Seattle, and the Office of Catholic Schools.
Communicate regularly with the Pastor, students, parents, parish and school community, and collaborate with the School Leadership Team and School Commission.
Oversee development of the school's financial plan, including monitoring monthly financial statements, creating and managing the annual budget with the PAA and parish bookkeeper, and developing long-range financial plans, fundraising, and endowment programs.
Perform additional duties as needed or assigned by the pastor.