Assistant Head of School

Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered with Notre Dame High School , a women's Catholic college preparatory school to find their next Assistant Head of School, in San Jose, California.

The Assistant Head of School is a highly visible community leader, who reports to and works closely with the Head of School to oversee the mission-alignment of student programming, faculty and staff development and implementation of strategic planning for institutional viability and vitality.

Key Responsibilities :

Administrative

• Work collaboratively in a shared leadership model.
• Center the mission, hallmarks, graduation outcomes, women’s leadership, race equity diversity and inclusion (REDI) in all leadership work.
• Communicate at weekly team meetings area highlights, changes and future needs to ensure accountability and transparency to the team.
• Provide strong personnel management, supervision and development opportunities for staff. Assure annual performance cycle for staff to motivate growth.

Leadership

Student Experience

Desired Qualities and Qualifications :

Potential Benefits : Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

About CS&A :

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.