Assistant Principal - Grades 5-8, Holy Trinity School - Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Holy Trinity School in Washington DC is hiring an Assistant Principal for the 2026-27 school year.
This is a full time role and will report to the Principal.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: principal@htsdc.org
The salary for this role is $85,000 with outstanding benefits

The elementary school Assistant Principal assists the principal in managing the school’s policies, regulations and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe traditional Catholic learning environment that meets the approve curricula and mission of the school.

esuit Elementary Catholic School seeks a mission-driven and collaborative educational leader to serve as Assistant Principal for grades 5–8. The Assistant Principal (AP) – located in the Upper School building – is the primary administrative leader of the Upper School (US) and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Upper School. The AP will serve as the primary point of contact for US parents and the primary support for US teachers. The Assistant Principal partners with the Principal and school administrative team, faculty, and staff, to advance academic excellence, strengthen Catholic identity, and uphold the Jesuit mission of the school. This leader will provide instructional leadership, faculty mentorship, and active participation in the faith life of the school community.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
● Develop and manage the master class schedule for grades 5–8
● Create and coordinate faculty duty schedules
● Ensure effective course alignment and instructional continuity
● Serve as lead point of contact for standardized testing
● Ensures timely and accurate production of student report cards and progress reports, including electronic posting of assignments and grades
● All administrators in the building are expected to teach at least one section of a course, which will be determined in consultation with the candidate.
Faculty Support & Mentorship
● Mentor and support Upper School teachers through coaching, classroom observation, and professional growth initiatives
● Assist in teacher evaluation and professional development planning
● Foster a collaborative, mission-centered faculty culture
● Assist in hiring Upper School faculty
Curriculum Oversight
● Provide leadership and oversight for the school’s mathematics curriculum
● Ensure alignment with diocesan standards and best instructional practices
● Lead curriculum review, assessment analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
Faith Leadership & Catholic Identity
● Serve as an active leader in the Catholic faith life of the school
● Participate in and help coordinate school Masses, prayer services, retreats, and other faith experiences
● Support the integration of Catholic and Jesuit values throughout the academic program
Student Life & Administration
● Support student discipline and formation in alignment with Catholic values
● Promote a safe, structured, and faith-filled learning environment
● Assist the Principal and Lower School Assistant Principal in daily operations and strategic initiatives, including standing in for the principal as needed should the principal be unavailable
● Under the direction of the principal, coordinates emergency drills in the Upper School building and ensures Emergency routes are posted and US faculty and staff have a clear understanding of procedures
● Serves as primary point of Administrative contact for technology, especially as related to standardized testing
Parish and Community Engagement
● Serve, as needed, on parish-wide committees and initiatives
● Assist in admissions, marketing, development, and other school-wide initiatives
● Collaborate with school and parish leadership to strengthen community engagement
● Serve on safety and security leadership team for all school initiatives
Qualifications
● Practicing Catholic committed to Jesuit educational values
● Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred
● Administrative certification (or eligibility) preferred
● Minimum of 5 years teaching experience; middle school experience preferred
● Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
● Full-time, 12 month position
● Salary begins at $85,000 annually and is then commensurate with experience
Please send resume and cover letter to principal@htsdc.org.