Chief Academic Officer

Partners in Mission, LLC.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners in Mission, LLC. is seeking a Chief Academic Officer for Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts. This role is critical in shaping the strategic direction of the school’s academic programming, fostering academic innovation grounded in Catholic values.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, mission-driven leader with experience in education and a commitment to advancing the school’s Catholic identity. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter, résumé, statement of philosophy, and references.

All applications are confidential and must be submitted by the deadline of May 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, mission-driven educational leader with vision.
• Experience in shaping strategic academic programming.
• Commitment to Catholic, college-preparatory education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior academic administrator and key leadership team member.
• Foster a culture of academic innovation and integrity.
• Lead the institution's academic programming.

Job description

Chief Academic Officer

Austin Preparatory School, Reading, Massachusetts

About Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, well known for its strong Roman Catholic identity and Augustinian charism, has a storied legacy of academic achievement, faith formation, and student success. The coeducational institution serves students in grades 6–12 and is known for its rigorous curriculum, exceptional faculty, and nurturing community rooted in Catholic tradition and the Augustinian way of life. Students come from 86 cities and towns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. To learn more about Austin Prep, visit their website.

About the Opportunity

Austin Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, mission-driven, and visionary educational leader to serve as its next Chief Academic Officer. The CAO will be a senior academic administrator serving as a key member of the leadership team and will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the school’s academic programming. This is a prime opportunity for an aspiring Head of School.

With a proud tradition of excellence, faith formation, and college preparation, the school is committed to cultivating intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership, and service to others. The CAO will help lead the institution into its next chapter by fostering a culture of academic innovation and integrity grounded in Catholic values.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the search prospectus to learn more about the role and responsibilities of the Chief Academic Officer. The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure the Chief Academic Officer. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in the summer of 2026.

How to Apply

To apply, submit the following materials in a single PDF document:

• A cover letter expressing interest in the role and how your leadership will support the School in advancing the mission of Austin Prep, the School's Catholic and Augustinian identity.
• A current résumé or curriculum vitae.
• A statement of educational philosophy, particularly as it relates to Catholic, college-preparatory education.
• A list of five professional references (who will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission).

The deadline to submit materials is Friday, May 22nd.