Position Type: - Principals/Presidents/Elementary Principal - Practicing Catholic only
Date Posted: 11/6/2026
Location: St. Monica, Mercer Island
Principal, St. Monica Catholic SchoolSchool ProfileSt. Monica Catholic School is a PreK-12 Catholic classical school located on Mercer Island, just east of Seattle, Washington. Our curriculum model immerses students in the beauty of Western civilization and the Catholic intellectual tradition. We are a parish school and bring students into the sacramental and liturgical life of St. Monica Catholic Church. Our high school program currently has 19 students in grades 9-12 and has received archdiocesan approval and accreditation through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in 2023.
Ideal CandidateSt. Monica Catholic School is seeking a principal for the [redacted] school year (to start by July 1, 2027). The ideal candidate will possess significant teaching and leadership experience in Catholic elementary and/or secondary education, a worldview informed by Catholic anthropology, and a sincere interest 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 all programs and services provided by the school
- 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 to accomplish the mission of the school
- Oversee the development of the school's financial plan, including monitoring monthly financial statements, creating and managing the annual budget in cooperation with the PAA and parish bookkeeper, and developing long-range financial plans, including fundraising and endowment programs
- Perform additional duties as needed or assigned by the pastor
- Reports to the pastor or his designee
Required QualificationsSuccessful applicants will embody St. Monica Catholic School's commitment to Christian intellectual, spiritual and moral formation in accord with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. They should meet or exceed the following requirements:
• Be an actively practicing Catholic
• Be committed to continuing the Catholic Classical Liberal Arts model at St. Monica
• Hold a master's degree in educational leadership or master's degree in relevant discipline and equivalent educational leadership experience or training
• Possess a Washington State administrative or teaching credential or have a willingness and ability to pursue certification
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and have an ability to form relationships with students, colleagues, parents, outside stakeholders, and the larger St. Monica community
• Demonstrate the ability to manage record keeping, oversee the school's budget, and ensure compliance with all relevant requirements of the archdiocese as well as federal, state, and local governments
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to drive ongoing school self-evaluation and improvement
• Demonstrate the ability 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
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic School setting
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in a classical school environment
- Training, education, or certification in Classical Education is a strong differentiator for a candidate
- In addition, the principal is expected to adhere to the minimum requirements for Catechist certification as set forth by the Archdiocese of Seattle. All principal applicants must be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools prior to local interviews with Search committees.
Salary Range and Benefits Information: Salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications. The salary range for this position is $140,000-$155,000 per year.
A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
