About the School 

Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School in Tustin, California, invites applications for the position of Principal, seeking a faith-filled, mission-driven servant leader who is deeply 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 across 28 countries, the school participates in an international educational mission inspired by Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac, one that is rooted in forming the whole person through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ all for the Greater Glory of God.

Guided by its mission and vision, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School is an apostolic educational community dedicated to fostering vibrant relationships with Christ and forming students in truth, discernment, and service. The school’s identity is shaped by the Signa Pedagogical Model and the Unitas Evangelical Model of the Company of Mary, which call educators to a personalized, relational approach that honors the dignity of each student while proclaiming the Good News through both word and witness. Within this framework, the Principal serves as a spiritual and instructional leader who animates the school’s Catholic identity, ensuring that faith and learning are fully integrated across all aspects of school life.

The presence of the Sisters of the Company of Mary, Our Lady, is a defining gift to the community. Their joyful witness, prayerful accompaniment, and active engagement with students and families cultivate a culture of faith, joy, and belonging. In collaboration with dedicated lay educators, the Principal will foster a community that reflects the school’s core values, faith, community, respect, service, and sacrifice, while advancing a culture of excellence rooted in Gospel values.

About the Principal Role 

In partnership with parents as the primary educators, the school is committed to the integral formation of each child, spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, and physically. The next Principal will be called to lead with vision and humility, cultivating an environment where students grow in their relationship with Christ, develop a strong moral foundation, and are prepared to serve as compassionate and courageous leaders in the world.

As the school continues to respond thoughtfully to the evolving landscape of culture and education, including the integration of technology and artificial intelligence, the Principal will ensure that innovation remains anchored in mission, guided by ethical discernment, and always at the service of human dignity and authentic learning.