Principal
Company: Pacifica Christian High
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Negotiated Opportunity
Profile: Principal Pacifica Christian High School Santa Monica,
California Celebrating Truth, Beauty, and Goodness since 2005 The
Role Pacifica Christian High School seeks a dynamic,
Christ-centered educational leader to serve as its next
Principalthe executive charged with leading the day-to-day academic
and student life of a thriving liberal arts high school. Reporting
to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the Head of
School, the Principal will inspire and develop a talented faculty
and staff, deepen the schools Christian mission, and steward a
joyful culture of excellence where faith, virtue, and learning
flourish. What Youll Lead Academic & Student Affairs: Oversee all
academic and student life operations in alignment with Pacificas
mission, vision, and values. Strategic Progress: Collaborate with
the Head of School and executive team to implement strategic
initiatives that advance Pacificas long-term vision. Faculty
Excellence: Mentor, evaluate, and support faculty, cultivating a
culture of professional growth and pedagogical excellence.
Christ-Centered Culture: Promote a vibrant community that
integrates faith and learning, celebrates diversity, and fosters
spiritual formation. Program Leadership: Partner with the Deans of
Academics and Student Affairs to guide curriculum, college
counseling, student life, athletics, and arts. Community
Partnership: Build strong, trust-filled relationships with
students, parents, colleagues, and the broader Pacifica community.
Visible Spiritual Leadership: Model wisdom, humility, courage, and
joyful service in all aspects of leadership. Who You Are (Candidate
Profile) Faith & Alignment: A committed follower of Jesus Christ,
active in a local church, and aligned with Pacificas Statement of
Faith and Christian values. Proven School Leader: An experienced
administrator with a record of excellence in school leadership
(five or more years experience). Educator at Heart: A former
classroom teacher who is passionate about learning and deeply
committed to the liberal arts tradition. Servant Leader:
Relational, clear communication skills, organized, and
collaborative. Visionary & Context-Savvy: Able to lead with grace
and conviction in the unique cultural setting of West Los Angeles.
Joyful & Disciplined: A professional who models integrity,
discernment, and teamwork. Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree
(masters degree preferred) 35 years classroom teaching experience
Proven executive administrative experience in education (private
school experience preferred) Why This Role at Pacifica Pacifica
stands at an exciting inflection pointpoised for continued growth,
campus expansion, and wider impact across Los Angeles. The next
Principal will have the rare opportunity to shape a flourishing
Christian institution devoted to truth, beauty, and goodness in one
of the worlds most influential cultural centers. School Highlights
About Pacifica Pacifica Christian High School exists to help
students thriveintellectually, spiritually, and personally. We are
a liberal arts high school devoted to teaching young men and women
to think and live well by integrating faith, virtue, and learning.
Situated along the historic Wilshire Corridor in Santa Monica,
Pacifica serves a vibrant and growing community of nearly 300
students. For over two decades, we have prepared young men and
women to live lives of purpose, faith, and service, forming
students in wisdom and virtue while cultivating joyful inquiry,
courage, and compassion. Our programs span rigorous academics,
competitive athletics, rich performing and visual arts, and robust
spiritual life, all united by a Christ-centered vision of
education. Mission & Vision Mission: To teach young men and women
to think critically and wisely, instilling heartfelt joy and
interest in learning while encouraging lives of faith, character,
and service to the glory of God. Vision: To be a school that
teaches students to think and live well by integrating faith,
virtue, and learning. Inquiries: Bill Dufour, Board Trustee Email:
billdufour@gmail.com Address: Pacifica Christian High School 1730
Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403 PACIFICA SPECIAL
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