Employment Opportunities
Heavenly Father,
You are the source of all wisdom and understanding. We place before You our search for a servant leader who will guide Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School. Grant us clarity and discernment as we seek someone who will uphold our mission, live our values, and nurture the spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth of every student.
Bless those who will lead, those who will choose, and those who will serve, that all decisions reflect Your will and bring glory to Your name. May the person You guide to us be a faithful witness to Your love, a shepherd to our community, and a servant of Your Kingdom.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Principal Search
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School, guided by the mission and values of the Sisters of the Company of Mary, is seeking a dedicated, mission-driven servant leader to serve as our next Principal. We are looking for an individual who will faithfully uphold our Catholic identity, embrace the Signa Pedagogical Model and Unitas Evangelical Model, and partner with parents and faculty to form students spiritually, morally, intellectually, and relationally.
As we discern this important call, we ask for God’s guidance to lead us to a principal who will shepherd our community with faith, vision, and dedication to the flourishing of every student.
Principal – Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School
Location: Tustin, California
Grades: Preschool – 8th Grade
School Type: Private, Catholic, sponsored by the Sisters of the Company of Mary
Anticipated Start Date of the New Principal: July 2026
About the Principal's Role
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School in Tustin, California, seeks a faith-filled, mission-driven Principal 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, the school forms the whole person through a personal encounter with Christ, guided by the Signa Pedagogical Model and the Unitas Evangelical Model. The Principal will serve as spiritual and instructional leader, collaborating with the Sisters and lay educators to foster a culture of faith, joy, belonging, and excellence rooted in Gospel values and the school’s core principles of faith, community, respect, service, and sacrifice. In partnership with parents, the Principal will guide students’ integral formation—spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, and physically—while ensuring innovation and technology serve mission and human dignity. Interested candidates may contact Shana Rossi to learn more about this inspiring leadership opportunity.
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- Live and model the Catholic faith, embodying the charism of the Company of Mary.
- Foster a Christ-centered culture and support faith formation for students, faculty, and families.
- Inspire the school community to grow in virtue, character, and service.
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- Implement and oversee the Signa Pedagogical Model and Unitas Evangelical Model.
- Ensure academic excellence through rigorous, innovative, and purpose-driven instruction.
- Support teacher growth and professional development aligned with mission and values.
- Balance technology and AI in ways that enhance student learning and formation.
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- Promote a culture of character-centered discipline and the development of core virtues.
- Build strong partnerships with families and the broader community to reinforce shared values.
- Cultivate an environment of respect, responsibility, and service throughout the school.
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- Collaborate with the Board of Trustees and leadership teams to uphold policies, maintain accreditation standards, and guide strategic planning.
- Ensure operational and financial stability in alignment with school mission.
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- Serve as a visible witness of faith and integrity.
- Inspire students, staff, and families to live the Gospel through moral courage, service, and stewardship.
View the SJDL Principal Prospectus and Application
Application Process
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School has engaged with Partners in Mission Search Solutions, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in Catholic school leadership transitions, to lead this search process.
The Search Committee is committed to a process marked by prayerful discernment, inclusivity and transparency. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. The new Principal will begin service in July 2026.
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The foremost responsibility of the Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School community and Search Committee is to seek God’s guidance, discernment, and wisdom as we prayerfully search for our next Principal. We also ask for your prayers for qualified leaders who feel called to pursue this important opportunity to serve our school and advance our mission.
The school community is invited to participate in the search process through multiple avenues designed to gather broad input and engagement. A community-wide survey will be distributed to parents, guardians, students, faculty, staff, and alumni to capture perspectives on the qualities and priorities desired in our next Principal.
In addition, listening sessions will be held with key stakeholder groups to gain a deeper understanding of the school’s strengths, aspirations, and opportunities for growth. These efforts will help guide the Search Committee in identifying candidates who align with our Catholic identity, charism, and mission.
Throughout the process, the community is encouraged to stay informed by following updates from the Search Committee and reviewing this webpage for new communications, the search timeline, and key milestones.
While it is our hope to involve representatives from faculty, students, parents, guardians, and alumni in connecting with candidates, confidentiality requirements may limit direct engagement with finalists. Many candidates will be employed in other leadership roles, and disclosure of their candidacy could pose professional risks. To protect both candidates and their current organizations, some aspects of the search may remain confidential.
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The Search Committee is responsible for leading the search for Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School's next Principal, with guidance and support from Partners in Mission. Gloria Cecilia Londoño Ciro, O.D.N. and Marcos Ramirez, Company of Mary CFO, are Co-chairs of the Search Committee
Working in close partnership with the consulting team, the Committee will review candidate applications, conduct semi-finalist and finalist interviews and coordinate opportunities for members of the community to engage with the leading candidates. Following these interactions, the Committee will review all feedback, references and background information before submitting a final recommendation for approval.
The Committee is committed to ensuring that the search process is prayerful, thorough, fair, transparent and inclusive, while maintaining the confidentiality essential to attracting the strongest pool of candidates.
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Partners in Mission Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission; the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. They value, understand and embrace the importance of Catholic education in their personal and professional lives—and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come.
Engaged by religious congregations, school communities, boards and dioceses, their team of dedicated search consultants have identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of Catholic school and diocesan leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.
Partners in Mission is honored to collaborate with the Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School community in identifying its next Principal.