Position Overview: 

The Vice Principal of Student Life fosters a welcoming, inclusive campus culture rooted in the SNJM charism. This role oversees the daily school schedule, student discipline, extracurricular programs, and campus life initiatives, and supervises student activity personnel and programs. As a member of the administrative team, the Vice Principal of Student Life collaborates closely with colleagues to plan, coordinate, and advance the overall operations and mission of the school.

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

Key Responsibilities: 

Student Behavior & Formation

• Implement and oversee the student code of conduct and supportive discipline practices.
• Promote character development aligned with SNJM charism.
• Address behavioral issues and work with counselors, parents, and teachers to support student well-being. 

Campus Life & Extracurriculars

• Oversee clubs, activities, field trips, and school events.
• Collaborate with Student Activity Coordinator in student leadership and school activities.
• Oversee daily operations, homeroom program, school calendars, and daily schedules. 

Student Support & Safety

• Collaborate with counselors, learning support, and others to meet student needs.
• Ensure emergency response protocols, safety procedures, and emergency planning are followed.
• Coordinate supervision and chaperone schedules. 

Communication & Community Engagement

• Maintain communication with students and families regarding student life matters.
• Partner with parents, faculty, and community organizations to enhance student experiences. 

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience working with and building strong relationships with students.
• 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

• Salary range is $130,000 - $155,000.
• 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 isThursday, 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 education or 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 in a Catholic school

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