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SCHOOL MISSION AND PILLARS
Mission: “Guided by Catholic values, Saint Monica Preparatory’s mission is to encourage and develop innovative thinkers who become value-led leaders and advocates for a socially just and inclusive society.”
Pillars: Inquisitive in Scholarship, Courageous in Action, and Anchored in Solidarity.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Saint Monica Preparatory seeks an inaugural TK-12 Principal at a key moment in its history. Formerly existing as two separate schools, it merged into one unified TK-12 school in 2022. As it nears its 100th year and first accreditation as one unified school, bolstered by significant momentum, the school is poised to deepen its identity and distinction as one cohesive school.
The creation of one TK-12 Principal marks a deliberate next step in this unification. Historically, Lower and Upper School divisions operated with separate leadership structures. That model served each division well. Today, the school’s commitment to a unified identity calls for a single academic leader to strengthen coherence across grade levels while honoring the traditions that define each.
The school is located just seven blocks from the Pacific Ocean and serves 600 students. It is the largest ministry of the St. Monica Catholic Community, a vibrant parish known for its warmth, welcome, and joy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a strategic partner to the President and represent her at designated events and functions.
- Provide unified leadership of the academic and student life program, including oversight of scope and sequence, curriculum alignment, instructional practice, and holistic student formation.
- Recruit, hire, onboard, support, evaluate, and retain faculty while overseeing a coherent faculty support and evaluation system.
- Support professional development planning and programming for faculty and staff.
- Supervise and support divisional leaders and other direct reports with TK–12 responsibilities, as determined in partnership with the President.
- Guide the school through accreditation and institutional self-study, positioning the community for a successful visiting team review and future strategic planning.
- Ensure the school’s Catholic identity is infused across programs, divisions, and culture.
- Model and promote a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging.
- Serve as a visible and engaged leader, building strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and families.
- Act as a key spokesperson for the school, communicating values, priorities, and achievements to internal and external audiences.
- Partner with Advancement, Admissions, and Communications to support enrollment, development, and institutional initiatives.
- Strengthen systems and structures that promote clarity, accountability, and alignment across grade levels.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
The School seeks an experienced administrator with depth in curriculum and instructional leadership, strong organizational judgment, communication skills and the emotional intelligence to build trust across divisions. Qualifications include:
- A master’s degree in educational leadership, school administration, or a related field is required
- Senior leadership and teaching experience in a dynamic and complex school context.
- Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes.
- A stellar communicator in writing and public speaking and with all constituencies; an empathetic listener.
- A systems thinker who can manage processes and teams to deliver multifaceted projects; strong with both the big picture and the details.
- A mission-driven leader committed to the mission of Catholic education and to participating fully in the spiritual life of the community.
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience with supporting an equitable and inclusive school culture.
- A consensus builder who seeks input and stands by decisions.
- An engaged, visible presence with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
- A collaborative, transparent, authentic, empathic, humble, and joyful leader.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The anticipated salary range for this role is $160,000-$190,000. Compensation slightly above this range may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience. The school offers a comprehensive benefits package.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted by March 22, 2026, for a July 1, 2026, start date. While the school’s goal is to appoint a permanent Principal for 2026–27, it is prepared to implement an interim leadership plan if needed to ensure continuity and excellence. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis.
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CONTACT: Steve Morris with RG 175 — steve.morris@rg175.com
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Saint Monica Preparatory (Santa Monica)
1030 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
steve.morris@rg175.com