Assistant Head of School

A Learning Community
 

Notre Dame High School, San Jose is the center for women’s leadership in Silicon Valley and has provided an exceptional Catholic college preparatory education for young women since 1851. The school's mission is guided by the teachings of Saint Julie Billiart, the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, with a strong focus on social justice to create lifelong learners, spiritual seekers, justice advocates and community leaders.  Our mission, summarized by the words of Saint Julie Billiart, is to “teach them what they need to know for life.”

The Program

Notre Dame High School has a challenging college preparatory curriculum that integrates classroom learning with downtown educational opportunities in culture, science and technology. The school has a diverse student body, extensive honors and advanced placement programs, and a very talented and dedicated Faculty and Staff.  

Responsibilities:

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.

Please see job description for full details and qualifications

Minimum 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
• Experienced teacher and professional development trainer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of Catholic education and school settings
• Experience with women’s institutions or organizations

Terms of Employment:

• 2025-26 academic year
• Annual renewable contract
• Competitive compensation package
• Full-Time position