Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Director, Mission & Ministry for the 2026-2027 school year at a Catholic school in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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.

Essential Duties:

Lead as the institutional representative of the school and the Roman Catholic Church.
Serve as a member of the School Administrative Council, clearly articulating the school's vision.
Guide members of the School Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees regarding questions about identity and support in leading orientations and retreats.
Direct the Office of Mission and Ministry focusing on the integration of DEIA and Dignity Consciousness work.
Continue implementing and growing Restorative Practices across school curriculum.
Offer visionary leadership to educators involved in student formation, ensuring that mission and educational philosophy are closely aligned with strategic goals and priorities.
Supervise the Office of Mission & Ministry team, including the Assistant for Pastoral Care, Assistant to the Director for Apostolic Outreach, Prep Campus Ministry team, and the Lower School Coordinator for Service Learning.
Oversee the Mission and Ministry budget in collaboration with the Finance and Accounting department.
Work closely with Pastoral Care and the Campus Ministry teams to implement a meaningful approach to communal prayer and retreat experiences.
Collaborate with Lower and Middle School Curriculum Directors to align religious education initiatives with broader curricular goals and school mission
Partner with Admissions, Communications, and Advancement teams to advance mission-centered recruitment, marketing, communications, events, and fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Religious Studies, Theology, or Pastoral Studies or a related discipline is required.
Deep understanding of the connection between the Christian Gospels, school mission and educational philosophy.
Experience implementing Restorative Justice practices in K-12 setting.
At least 5 years of K-12 experience teaching world religions, church history, theology, and scripture preferred.
Experience in campus ministry.
A desire to participate fully in the school's community.
Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills.
Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with a diverse and dynamic community.

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)

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

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