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Job Description
Our new Principal will be the executive charged with leading the day-today 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 school’s Christian mission, and steward a joyful culture of excellence where faith, virtue, and learning flourish.
Job Requirements
What You’ll Lead
• Academic & Student Affairs: Oversee all academic and student life operations in alignment with Pacifica’s mission, vision, and values.
• Strategic Progress: Collaborate with the Head of School and executive team to implement strategic initiatives that advance Pacifica’s 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.
Education Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred)
• 3–5 years classroom teaching experience
• Proven executive administrative experience in education (private school experience preferred)
Related Benefits
Who You Are
• Faith & Alignment: A committed follower of Jesus Christ, active in a local church, and aligned with Pacifica’s 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.
Why This Role at Pacifica
Pacifica stands at an exciting inflection point—poised 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 world’s most influential cultural centers.