Principal

Description

School Name: St. Martin of Tours Academy

Location: 7708 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942

Reports to: Pastor

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 per year.

To apply, please include the following materials:

• Cover letter detailing interest and qualifications
• Current resume
• Contact information for three professional references (or letters of recommendation)
• Copy of applicable credentials or certificates

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 9th, with interviews taking place on May 13th

Summary 

The Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified, experienced, and mission-driven educational leader to serve as Principal of St. Martin of Tours Academy, a vibrant Preschool-8 Catholic parish school in the heart of La Mesa, California, beginning in the 2025–2026 school year.

As a ministry of St. Martin of Tours Parish, our school educates the whole child—spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically—by fostering a Christ-centered community rooted in Gospel values. With a current enrollment of approximately 200, we proudly serve a diverse community of families committed to academic excellence and faith formation.

You can learn more about our school by visiting: https://www.stmartinacademy.org

The principal, as delegate of the Pastor and the Diocese, is responsible for the overall leadership and daily management of the school, including:

• Implementing the school’s Catholic mission, vision, and philosophy in collaboration with the Pastor and Diocesan Office for Schools
• Leading with integrity, vision, and purpose to promote spiritual, academic, and social-emotional development
• Overseeing and supporting the instructional leadership of faculty, integrating diocesan initiatives for academic excellence
• Supervising and evaluating faculty, staff, and students
• Managing school finances in partnership with the Pastor, bookkeeper, Parish Finance Council, and Diocesan Finance Office
• Ensuring compliance with Diocesan and state educational policies and procedures
• Serving as a key communicator with school families, parish, and the broader community
• Collaborating with parish ministries and actively participating in parish life and events
• Attending Parish Staff and Finance Council meetings, as well as all required Diocesan leadership trainings

Requirements

Religious Requirements:

• Practicing Roman Catholic with a strong understanding and personal commitment to the Catholic faith
• Experienced in fostering a faith-filled school culture that reflects Catholic values and traditions
• Committed to being a visible spiritual leader and role model for students, staff, and families
• Able to lead prayer, liturgical events, and faith formation opportunities for students and faculty

Professional Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of successful Catholic school administrative or leadership experience
• Master’s degree in educational leadership or administration or equivalent; possession of or eligibility for a California Administrative Credential preferred
• Strong understanding of Catholic educational philosophy and current academic best practices
• Proven leadership in staff development, curriculum advancement, and community-building
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with school accreditation and strategic planning is a plus

Physical Requirements:

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 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 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. Martin of Tours Academy, as part of the Catholic 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.