President, Eastside Catholic School, Sammamish

President, Eastside Catholic School, Sammamish

• Position Type:
  Head of School
• Date Posted: 12/8/2025
• Location:
  
  Eastside Catholic HS, Sammamish

Founded in 1980, Eastside Catholic School is a vibrant, faith‑filled learning community in Sammamish, Washington, serving students in grades 6–12, and offering a dedicated special education program for students in grades 9‑12 with diagnosed intellectual or developmental disabilities. Rooted in the Catholic tradition and inspired by the charism of St. Francis of Assisi, Eastside Catholic fosters academic excellence, faith formation, leadership, and service to others.

Accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), Eastside Catholic has earned a reputation for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum, inclusive community, and deep commitment to forming compassionate leaders who strive for justice and excellence in all they do.

Situated on a beautiful 50‑acre campus overlooking the Cascade Mountains, the school offers exceptional academic, fine arts, and athletic facilities. With an enrollment of approximately 825 students, Eastside Catholic draws families from across the greater Puget Sound area who seek a community grounded in Catholic values, strong academics, and holistic development.

The President serves as the chief executive officer of Eastside Catholic School and is responsible for advancing the school’s Catholic mission, strategic vision, and institutional vitality. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President works in close collaboration with the Principals and senior leadership team to ensure the continued excellence and sustainability of the school’s academic, faith, and co‑curricular programs.

The President will:

• Be a practicing Catholic and champion of Eastside’s Catholic identity, serving as a mission‑centered leader
• Inspire confidence and collaboration among faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni
• Advance institutional growth through strategic enrollment, marketing, and advancement initiatives
• Serve as the school’s chief ambassador to the broader community, strengthening philanthropic, and civic partnerships
• Partner with the Principal to promote academic innovation, student formation, and faculty excellence

While the full prospectus is being developed, interested candidates are encouraged to contact Kyle Pietrantonio, Senior Partner, to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.

The search committee is on a fast‑track to identify and secure the next President. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in July 2026.

The President will earn an annual salary in the range of $300,000–$400,000. Eastside Catholic School offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, 401K match, faculty/staff lunch program, sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments. APPLY HERE

• Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the school’s current needs as you understand them.
• Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
• Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy.
• List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.