Principal at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational Leadership, Faith Development, Academic Excellence, School Administration, Personnel Supervision, Instructional Leadership, Financial Monitoring, Catholic Education Philosophy, Community Building, Vision Implementation

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description School Name: St. Therese Academy Location: 6440 Saint Therese Way, San Diego, CA 92117 Reports to: Pastor Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Rate: $95-$110K, commensurate with experience Deadline for Resume/Letter of Interest: March 30, 2026, or until the position is filled. Start Date: July 2026 St. Therese Academy is seeking a qualified, experienced, and transformational educational leader who is deeply committed to furthering the development of the faith life and academic excellence of a single-classroom preschool through 8th-grade parish school located in San Diego, California. The school currently has an enrollment of approximately 360 students, preschool through 8th grade. To learn more about St. Therese Academy, visit: https://www.sta-sd.org/ St. Therese Academy’s mission is to foster a faith-filled Catholic Christian community in an environment of academic excellence, where students are empowered to realize their full potential. St. Therese Academy strives to ensure a Catholic, Christ-centered education for all our students. The administration and faculty recognize parents as the primary educators of their children and seek to assist them in their educational and spiritual endeavors. We strive to create a faith-filled, Catholic Christian community committed to high educational standards within the framework of Catholic principles. St. Therese Academy provides a loving Catholic community where all students grow in love for the Lord and develop academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The principal, as a delegate of the Pastor and the Diocese, has immediate responsibility for implementing the school's philosophy and vision in its regular operations. A school principal has the responsibility to: Implement the Mission, Vision, and Philosophy of the school in its regular operations Administer the total school program Supervise and evaluate: a) Professional personnel; b) Auxiliary support staff; c) Students Provide instructional leadership in accordance with the Office for School's Academic Excellence initiatives. Monitor the financial operations of the school (in conjunction with the school bookkeeper) and report to the Pastor, Office for Schools, Parish Finance Council, and Diocesan Finance Office Meet with the pastor on a weekly basis and attend parish staff meetings when requested. Attend Finance Council Meeting when requested. Requirements Religious Be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong understanding of the Catholic faith Be a leader/facilitator of the school faith community Demonstrate a deep commitment to the development of his/her own faith and that of the parents, teachers and students Demonstrate an understanding and dedication to the ministry of Catholic education Professional Have a minimum of three years successful administrative experience in Catholic Schools Have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and/or California Administrative Credential or a Master’s Degree in the area of Education and a Catholic Leadership Certificate. Have the ability to verbalize and clarify the philosophy and vision of Catholic School Education based upon church documents relevant to Catholic education Demonstrate leadership ability in past or present educational experiences Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the school, as well as maneuver throughout the parish/school facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. St. Therese Academy, as part of the Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The Principal is responsible for implementing the school's philosophy and vision in daily operations, which includes administering the total school program and supervising all professional and auxiliary staff. This role also involves providing instructional leadership aligned with academic excellence initiatives and monitoring financial operations in conjunction with the bookkeeper.