Elementary School Principal, Saint Ignatius Loyola School) (Los Angeles) at Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Department of Catholic Schools)
About the Employer
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Department of Catholic Schools work with over 200 Catholic elementary schools and 50 Catholic high schools throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties and operate as the largest Archdiocese in the United States. Come join the mission of Catholic education and consider joining our amazing educators throughout the Los Angeles region!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Saint Ignatius has served the community since 1921. St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish School is a TK-8th grade school rooted in the MSJ Dominican tradition, is committed to excellence in Catholic education and serves as a place of study, prayer, service, community, and truth. Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish School, in close partnership with parents and families, is committed to providing the highest quality Catholic education for all children through innovative, engaging, and creative methods of teaching. At St. Ignatius, the nurturing faculty and staff believe all students can and will learn. They guide students to become faith-filled Christians and challenge them to develop and share their God-given gifts. The students of St. Ignatius Parish School reach their academic potential. They are dedicated people of service who are well prepared to help create life-giving futures for themselves and others. Saint Ignatius of Loyola School 6025 Monte Vista Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Phone: 323 355-6456 stignatiusla.org
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete an employment application. https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/EmploymentApplication.pdf Qualified candidates should send a cover letter stating why they are interested in becoming the next leader at Saint Ignatius of Loyola School and a resume (including at least three references) to: Father David Gallardo, Pastor Care of Aimee Dyrek, Managing Director of Leadership Formation adyrek@lacatholicschools.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until the position is filled. The selected candidate must pass an employment background check and all required training and certifications.
REQUIREMENTS Practicing Catholic Minimum 5 years of teaching experience OR 3 years working at a non-profit organization in a leadership role Earned Master’s Degree OR State Approved Teaching Credential Catechetical Certification to be completed by the first two years of leadership This leadership is an on-site and in-person position
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete an employment application. https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/EmploymentApplication.pdf Qualified candidates should send a cover letter stating why they are interested in becoming the next leader at Saint Ignatius of Loyola School and a resume (including at least three references) to: Father David Gallardo, Pastor Care of Aimee Dyrek, Managing Director of Leadership Formation adyrek@lacatholicschools.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until the position is filled. The selected candidate must pass an employment background check and all required training and certifications.
REQUIREMENTS Practicing Catholic Minimum 5 years of teaching experience OR 3 years working at a non-profit organization in a leadership role Earned Master’s Degree OR State Approved Teaching Credential Catechetical Certification to be completed by the first two years of leadership This leadership is an on-site and in-person position
Comments and Other Information
We are currently seeking a school principal who is:
ATTRIBUTES
Catholic School Principals must seek to fulfill priorities in the following areas of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS). Click here to learn more about the NSBECS
Rooted in a well-formed Catholic identity and grounded in a Catholic worldview. Imagines articulate and execute an innovative vision.
Practices critical reflection, and makes mission-driven and data-informed decisions.
Seeks innovative options to provide Catholic school education to all interested.
Demonstrates solid operational vitality for financial management and planning.
Recruits and motivates faculty to achieve educational excellence.
Assesses and adjusts, creates, and advances a collaborative culture.
Prioritizes action items in order to achieve the organizational mission.
Leads the school community in delivering the highest quality curriculum yielding academic successes and holistic achievements for all students.
Values, engage, and communicates appropriately and effectively with all stakeholders in supporting programs and opportunities.
Ensures students are seen as people whose intellectual growth is harmonized with spiritual, religious, emotional, and social development.
Develops, implements, and oversees academic, co-curricular, faith-formation, and service/ministry programs to educate the whole child.
Comments and Other Information
We are currently seeking a school principal who is:
ATTRIBUTES
Catholic School Principals must seek to fulfill priorities in the following areas of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS). Click here to learn more about the NSBECS
Rooted in a well-formed Catholic identity and grounded in a Catholic worldview. Imagines articulate and execute an innovative vision.
Practices critical reflection, and makes mission-driven and data-informed decisions.
Seeks innovative options to provide Catholic school education to all interested.
Demonstrates solid operational vitality for financial management and planning.
Recruits and motivates faculty to achieve educational excellence.
Assesses and adjusts, creates, and advances a collaborative culture.
Prioritizes action items in order to achieve the organizational mission.
Leads the school community in delivering the highest quality curriculum yielding academic successes and holistic achievements for all students.
Values, engage, and communicates appropriately and effectively with all stakeholders in supporting programs and opportunities.
Ensures students are seen as people whose intellectual growth is harmonized with spiritual, religious, emotional, and social development.
Develops, implements, and oversees academic, co-curricular, faith-formation, and service/ministry programs to educate the whole child.
Application Deadline
6/30/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/23/2025
Contact
Aimee Dyrek
(213) 637-7243
(213) 637-7243
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$71,882 - $104,922 Annually
$71,882 - $104,922 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Wage Range The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compen
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time