Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered with Notre Dame High School , a women's Catholic college preparatory school to find their next Assistant Head of School, in San Jose, California.

The Assistant Head of School is a highly visible community leader, who reports to and works closely with the Head of School to oversee the mission-alignment of student programming, faculty and staff development and implementation of strategic planning for institutional viability and vitality.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Work collaboratively in a shared leadership model.
• Center the mission, hallmarks, graduation outcomes, women’s leadership, race equity diversity and inclusion (REDI) in all leadership work.
• Communicate at weekly team meetings area highlights, changes and future needs to ensure accountability and transparency to the team.
• Provide strong personnel management, supervision and development opportunities for staff. Assure annual performance cycle for staff to motivate growth.

Leadership

• Assists the Director of Teaching & Learning with the implementation of Notre Dame’s high quality, innovative instructional mode.
• Partners with Human Resources to conduct annual Environment & Culture survey for faculty and staff to ensure efficacy and long-term sustainability of programming, support and resources.
• Aggregates executive summaries and analyzes trends/data to forecast future institutional needs.

Student Experience

• Ensures excellence in the student experience and an inclusive, Catholic learning environment committed to educational innovation and women’s leadership within the Notre Dame charism.
• Manages the human and intellectual resources needed to provide an innovative educational program that advances the mission of the school and develops women’s leadership.
• Leads the student programming team in short and long term review of campus resources and budgets needed to implement and sustain excellence in programming and curricular advancement.
• Oversight of leadership development for all employees, professional learning resources, budget and programming for employees.

Desired Qualities and Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in school administration; faith-centered, independent school experience preferred.
• High degree of integrity, ethics and passionate commitment to the mission of the School.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, motivate and work well with faculty, staff, board of directors, educational consultants and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Experienced teacher and professional development trainer.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic strategies.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• Proficiency in technology and fluency with Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, and fundraising/development CRMs like Little Green Light.
• Understanding of Catholic education and school settings.
• Experience with women’s institutions or organizations.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

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