Assistant Headmaster for Faculty and Staff Development

Gonzaga College High School

Full-Time Administrative Position Opening – Assistant Headmaster for Faculty and Staff Development

Gonzaga College High School is seeking an experienced, full-time Assistant Headmaster for Faculty and Staff Development beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

The Assistant Headmaster for Faculty/Staff Development (AHFSD) reports to the Headmaster and assists the Headmaster in on-going faculty observation and evaluation. AHFSD also coordinates all professional development and formation programs in collaboration with the Director of Educational Technology, the Encounter Team and the Director Mission & Ignatian Identity.

The AHFSD serves as the instructional leadership anchor for faculty growth, evaluation, and mission-aligned professional development. Working closely with department chairs, this role supports and advances effective teaching practice through collaborative observation, feedback, and coaching, while also directly evaluating department chairs in their classroom instruction. The AHFSD designs and implements targeted professional development, at the individual, departmental, and school-wide levels, grounded in research-based best practices. The AHFSD ensures faculty have access to the resources necessary to refine their craft.

This position oversees the full arc of faculty and staff development, from onboarding through long-term growth. Responsibilities include leading the school's Circle of Reflective Practice groups (PLCs), managing professional development funding opportunities, and directing a comprehensive formation and development program for new faculty and staff. The AHFSD also supervises the mentor program for new hires and plans and facilitates the New Ignatian Educator Institute, a multi-day orientation experience rooted in the school's mission and pedagogical philosophy.

As a member of the Academic Council and the Academic Administrative Team, the AHFSD contributes to strategic academic leadership across the school. In coordination with the Headmaster, the role also supports the development and supervision of faculty and staff remediation plans, ensuring accountability while maintaining a commitment to growth and formation.

Candidates will possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning, or a related field. The ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of successful teaching and administrative experience at the high school or college level. Top candidates will also possess experience with and training in project-based learning, standards-based grading, and other equitable grading and assessment practices that support student growth and authentic learning. Experience with and knowledge of the spirituality of St. Ignatius and Ignatian Pedagogy are equally essential for success in this role. Candidates will be willing and able to support the school's mission of building young men who are religious, loving, and academically competent, open to growth, and committed to doing justice.

Gonzaga College High School is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on education, experience, and qualifications. Gonzaga also offers a comprehensive benefits program including healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, generous 403b retirement contribution, commuter reimbursements, as well as, other notable benefits

Gonzaga is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school founded in 1821, for young men in grades nine through twelve located in Washington, DC. Gonzaga offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum that provides a broad range of major course offerings including honors and advanced placement courses, complemented by a selection of electives and co-curricular activities. Retreats and Christian service, in the Jesuit tradition, are the hallmark of a Gonzaga education. There are eighteen interscholastic sports teams at Gonzaga, as well as musical and dramatic performing arts ensembles, and many clubs and student organizations.

A resume and cover letter are a required part of the application process. Cover letters should highlight relevant experience and particular areas of expertise, provide a short statement of educational philosophy, and demonstrate how said experience, education and philosophy would add value to the community at Gonzaga College High School.