Position Overview: The Vice Principal of Academics oversees the academic program and ensures high standards of teaching and learning. This role supports faculty development, curriculum alignment, and student success. The Vice Principal of Academics is a member of the administrative team working collaboratively to plan, coordinate, and advance overall school operations.

This role begins August 1, 2026. The role is an 11-month contract. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Curriculum & Instruction

• Lead curriculum development, review, and revision across departments.
• Ensure alignment with college readiness requirements and accreditation expectations.
• Promote effective instructional strategies and assessment practices. 

Faculty Support & Professional Development

• Mentor teachers through classroom observations, coaching, and evaluations.
• Support academic department chairs.
• Organize professional development opportunities aligned with school goals.
• Assist in hiring and onboarding academic personnel.
• Supervises personnel in Academic office, registrar, counseling, academic support, and library. 

Academic Operations

• Oversee grade reporting, academic records, attendance, and scheduling.
• Support academic support services, school counselors, and college counselors.
• Coordinate standardized testing and data analysis.
• Manage textbook selection and textbook sale.
• Collaborate on Admissions processes with the Head of School and Admissions team. 

Academic Integrity & Culture

• Uphold policies related to academic honesty and expectations of students. 

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience working with students, teachers, and parents, building strong relationships and holding them to high standards and expectations.
• Content knowledge of high school academics and college prep programs.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and culturally responsive school environment.
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff, students, and parents.
• Adaptability, punctuality, flexibility, maturity, and enthusiasm. 

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement program, and flexible spending accounts.
• Generous vacation and sick leave policies.
• Summer sabbatical program and professional development opportunities.
• Use of school fitness center, library, and free indoor parking.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment dedicated to empowering young women from diverse economic, religious, and geographic backgrounds.

How to Apply

Click here to submit resume and complete application. Application deadline is Thursday, February 12. Applications received after this date will be considered for interviews only if the position remains open. 

Holy Names Academy Mission

Holy Names Academy inspires young women of diverse beliefs and backgrounds to excel in life with confidence and courage, to think critically, act with purpose, advocate for justice, serve with compassion, and lead with integrity.

About Holy Names Academy

Holy Names Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school founded in 1880 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school offers excellent academic, arts, athletic, spiritual, and leadership programs that promote the development of the whole person in an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and community. The school was named one of “Wahington’s Best Workplaces” by the Puget Sound Business Journal and the 1st-place winner among nonprofit companies in “Washington’s 100 Best Companies To Work For” by Seattle Business magazine.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Holy Names Academy provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school administered programs, subject solely to the exception below.

Holy Names Academy reserves the right to make employment related decisions based on religious faith and conduct as to those positions serving the religious ministry. 

For more information, please visit our website: www.holynames-sea.org

Qualifications: 

Required

• Education: Master’s degree in an education-related field
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in education

Preferred

• Washington State teaching and/or administrator certification
• Experience in leadership position at the high school level
• Experience with block scheduling

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