High School Assistant Principal Dean of Students

Job Description

St. Mary's Academy Overview:
St. Mary's Academy, located in Englewood, Colorado, is Metro Denver's premier Catholic, Independent school offering rigorous academics in its co-ed Preschool-Grade 8, and all-girls High School. SMA offers a safe, yet innovative program that embraces students of all backgrounds and fosters character and moral development from Preschool to graduation.

SMA is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students with a mission to foster excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service. The qualities of a strong work ethic, a desire for personal growth, and a commitment to lifelong learning that St. Mary's Academy expects of students are likewise expected of faculty and staff. Each day, too, is an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.

SMA is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff dedicated to their profession and the well-being and life of the St. Mary's Academy community. St. Mary's Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation or religion. This policy applies to all areas of student concerns: educational policies, admission policies (historically high school admission is open to women only), scholarship, and grant-in-aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs as well as employee/personnel concerns. St. Mary's Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description:
St. Mary's Academy seeks a High School Assistant Principal for Student Life and Instructional Leadership who delights in building relationships and believes deeply in the power of connection in an all-girls school. This role is central to student life and school culture and requires a relational, organized, and student-centered leader who brings curiosity, consistency, and care to daily work with adolescent girls. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and thoughtful colleague, a steady presence, and someone who consistently asks, "How can I help?" At the heart of this position is a commitment to helping girls thrive-academically, socially, and emotionally-while also walking alongside teachers as a trusted coach and collaborator. The Assistant Principal is a visible, steady, and joyful presence in the life of the school, helping to bring our strategic vision to life by fostering strong instructional practice, aligned curriculum, and a culture of shared growth grounded in trust, curiosity, and care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Life, Culture, and Community
Serve as Dean of Students for student accountability, discipline, and restorative practices
Lead student leadership programs, assemblies, retreats, and community-building events
Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new students and families
Partner closely with families, serving as a consistent, compassionate, and solution-oriented point of contact
Support advisory programming and advisor communication
Collaborate with faculty and counselors on academic, social, and emotional student support
Serve as admissions liaison/coordinator, supporting prospective students and families
Support internship development, alum connections, and experiential learning opportunities
Instructional Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
Support implementation of the school's strategic plan with a focus on instructional excellence and coherence
Provide instructional coaching to faculty, fostering reflective practice and professional growth
Partner with academic leaders to lead curriculum alignment and review, ensuring coherence across courses and grade levels
Collaborate with the High School Principal and department chairs as a thought partner on teaching and learning
Stay current with research-based best practices in instruction, assessment, and girls' education
School Operations and Leadership
Serve as an operations liaison and positively support day-to-day high school operations
Teach one section each semester, maintaining a direct connection to classroom practice
Contribute as a key member of the high school leadership team
Model professionalism, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the school's mission

Qualifications/Requirements:
Master's degree in education administration, curriculum leadership or related field preferred
5+ years experience as a teacher and/or administrator with the ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate people..
Demonstrated success managing the academic, social, and behavioral aspects of high school student life.
Current knowledge of best instructional practices
Ability to connect, build relationships, and communicate effectively with parents, staff, students and the wider community
Clear commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Capable thought partner to the high school principal
A sense of resonance with the St. Mary's Academy mission

Salary/Benefits:
The salary range for this full-time, 12-month, exempt position is $95,000-110,000. St. Mary's Academy provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition remission, and opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to Lyndal Brookhart, Director of Human Resources, at lbrookhart@smanet.org. The posting closes on February 12, 2026.

About the Employer

SMA is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students with a mission to foster excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service. The qualities of a strong work ethic, a desire for personal growth, and a commitment to lifelong learning that St. Mary's Academy expects of students are likewise expected of faculty and staff. Each day, too, is an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect.