Principal

Verbum Dei Jesuit • Los Angeles, CA

4h

About The Position

VDJHS seeks a mission-driven Principal who can translate bold vision into actionable systems, ensuring every young man thrives academically, socially, and spiritually. The Principal will oversee instruction, student life, and staff development while partnering closely with the President to advance the school’s Jesuit and Cristo Rey mission. This leader will champion excellence in teaching and learning while strengthening student support systems to ensure every young man thrives. They will harness data for early interventions, enliven student life and athletics, and serve as a visible, galvanizing presence across campus. The ideal candidate brings both instructional leadership and operational focus to drive holistic student success.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and the Jesuit tradition.
• Proven experience in instructional leadership, school administration, or related educational leadership roles.
• Strong operational and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex systems and teams.
• Deep understanding of student development, academic interventions, and faith formation.
• Ability to build trust, inspire excellence, and lead with integrity and compassion.
• Master’s degree in education or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban education or mission-driven school models.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of coaching, feedback, and professional growth—ensuring every adult on campus receives regular, actionable support to improve practice.
• Supervise and support all instructional staff, ensuring alignment with school mission and academic goals.
• Lead the implementation of schoolwide systems for student support.
• Oversee student life, athletics, extracurricular programing, and campus ministry, ensuring safety, engagement, and mission alignment.
• Collaborate with the President and leadership team on strategic planning, budgeting, and operational execution.
• Ensure compliance with Cristo Rey Network standards and accreditation requirements.
• Foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Partner with families, alumni, and community stakeholders to build trust and engagement.
• Integrate Catholic identity and Jesuit values into all aspects of school life, in collaboration with Campus Ministry.
• Use data to inform decisions, monitor progress, and drive instructional and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal