Principal

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Opportunity Profile: Principal

Pacifica Christian High School Santa Monica California

Celebrating Truth Beauty and Goodness since 2005

The Role

Pacifica Christian High School seeks a dynamic Christ-centered educational leader to serve as its next Principalthe executive charged with leading the day-to-day academic and student life of a thriving liberal arts high school.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the Head of School the Principal will inspire and develop a talented faculty and staff deepen the schools Christian mission and steward a joyful culture of excellence where faith virtue and learning flourish.

What Youll Lead

Academic & Student Affairs: Oversee all academic and student life operations in alignment with Pacificas mission vision and values.
Strategic Progress: Collaborate with the Head of School and executive team to implement strategic initiatives that advance Pacificas long-term vision.
Faculty Excellence: Mentor evaluate and support faculty cultivating a culture of professional growth and pedagogical excellence.
Christ-Centered Culture: Promote a vibrant community that integrates faith and learning celebrates diversity and fosters spiritual formation.
Program Leadership: Partner with the Deans of Academics and Student Affairs to guide curriculum college counseling student life athletics and arts.
Community Partnership: Build strong trust-filled relationships with students parents colleagues and the broader Pacifica community.
Visible Spiritual Leadership: Model wisdom humility courage and joyful service in all aspects of leadership.

Who You Are (Candidate Profile)

Faith & Alignment: A committed follower of Jesus Christ active in a local church and aligned with Pacificas Statement of Faith and Christian values.
Proven School Leader: An experienced administrator with a record of excellence in school leadership (five or more years experience).
Educator at Heart: A former classroom teacher who is passionate about learning and deeply committed to the liberal arts tradition.
Servant Leader: Relational clear communication skills organized and collaborative.
Visionary & Context-Savvy: Able to lead with grace and conviction in the unique cultural setting of West Los Angeles.
Joyful & Disciplined: A professional who models integrity discernment and teamwork.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree (masters degree preferred)
35 years classroom teaching experience
Proven executive administrative experience in education (private school experience preferred)

Why This Role at Pacifica

Pacifica stands at an exciting inflection pointpoised for continued growth campus expansion and wider impact across Los Angeles. The next Principal will have the rare opportunity to shape a flourishing Christian institution devoted to truth beauty and goodness in one of the worlds most influential cultural centers.

School Highlights

About Pacifica

Pacifica Christian High School exists to help students thriveintellectually spiritually and personally. We are a liberal arts high school devoted to teaching young men and women to think and live well by integrating faith virtue and learning.

Situated along the historic Wilshire Corridor in Santa Monica Pacifica serves a vibrant and growing community of nearly 300 students. For over two decades we have prepared young men and women to live lives of purpose faith and service forming students in wisdom and virtue while cultivating joyful inquiry courage and compassion.

Our programs span rigorous academics competitive athletics rich performing and visual arts and robust spiritual life all united by a Christ-centered vision of education.

Mission & Vision

Mission: To teach young men and women to think critically and wisely instilling heartfelt joy and interest in learning while encouraging lives of faith character and service to the glory of God.
Vision: To be a school that teaches students to think and live well by integrating faith virtue and learning.

Inquiries:
Bill Dufour Board Trustee
Email:

Address:
Pacifica Christian High School
1730 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90403

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