Principal

Partners in Mission, LLC.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners in Mission, LLC. is seeking a Principal for Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School in Tustin, California. The ideal candidate will be a faith-driven leader committed to fostering a vibrant Catholic educational community.

The Principal will integrate faith and learning, lead with vision, and engage with families. This role is pivotal in shaping the moral and intellectual development of students as they grow in their relationship with Christ.

Applications are encouraged for this vital leadership position beginning in July 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and mission-driven leadership.
• Ability to engage with families and community.
• Proficiency in integrating technology in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school spiritually and instructionally.
• Ensure integration of faith and learning in school life.
• Foster a culture of excellence rooted in Gospel values.

Skills

Leadership in Catholic education

Community engagement

Visionary leadership

Education

Experience in educational leadership

Knowledge of Catholic pedagogy

Job description

Principal

Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School, Tustin, California

About Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School

Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School in Tustin, California invites applications for the position of Principal, seeking a faith-filled, mission-driven servant leader deeply committed to Catholic education and the transformative power of the Gospel. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Company of Mary, Our Lady, and part of a global network of 86 schools across 28 countries, the school participates in an international educational mission inspired by Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac, rooted in forming the whole person through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ all for the Greater Glory of God.

Guided by its mission and vision, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School is an apostolic educational community dedicated to fostering vibrant relationships with Christ and forming students in truth, discernment, and service. The school’s identity is shaped by the Signa Pedagogical Model and the Unitas Evangelical Model of the Company of Mary, which call educators to a personalized, relational approach honoring the dignity of each student while proclaiming the Good News through both word and witness. Within this framework, the Principal serves as a spiritual and instructional leader who animates the school’s Catholic identity, ensuring faith and learning are fully integrated across all aspects of school life.

The presence of the Sisters of the Company of Mary, Our Lady, is a defining gift to the community. Their joyful witness, prayerful accompaniment, and active engagement with students and families cultivate a culture of faith, joy, and belonging. In collaboration with dedicated lay educators, the Principal will foster a community that reflects the school’s core values—faith, community, respect, service, and sacrifice—and advances a culture of excellence rooted in Gospel values.

About the Principal Role

In partnership with parents as the primary educators, the school is committed to the integral formation of each child—spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, and physically. The next Principal will be called to lead with vision and humility, cultivating an environment where students grow in their relationship with Christ, develop a strong moral foundation, and are prepared to serve as compassionate and courageous leaders in the world.

As the school continues to respond thoughtfully to the evolving landscape of culture and education, including the integration of technology and artificial intelligence, the Principal will ensure that innovation remains anchored in mission, guided by ethical discernment, and always at the service of human dignity and authentic learning.

The successful candidate is expected to assume leadership of the school in July 2026.

For more information, please contact Shana Rossi, Senior Partner, at [e-mail] or 302.250.2119.