Employment Opportunities Visitation Academy of St. Louis

Middle School/Upper School Librarian:

Visitation Academy is an independent Catholic school offering a coeducational Montessori program in Grades Toddler through Kindergarten and an all-girls environment in Grades 1 through 12. Visitation Academy is the ministry of the Sisters of the Visitation, whose way of life expresses the spirituality of the founders of their Order, St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal. These saints encouraged all to “Live Jesus” with optimism, gentleness, humility, joy, and liberty of sprit. “Live Jesus” illustrates the essence of the Visitation charism.

Visitation is currently seeking a full-time Middle School/Upper School Librarian beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must be able to support the Catholic mission of the school, hold a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is preferred).

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to VizUSMS.Office@vizstl.org.

Upper School Director of Athletics
Start Date July/August 2026
Full-time

Visitation Academy, an independent Catholic school offering a coeducational Montessori program in Grades Toddler through Kindergarten and an all-girl environment in Grades 1 through 12, seeks an Upper School Director of Athletics to lead a well-established, high-participation athletics program that is deeply supported by the school community and leadership.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to strengthen program coherence, enhance the student-athlete experience, and contribute to the continued growth of a dynamic, mission-aligned athletics culture. The Director of Athletics will join a collaborative leadership environment committed to long-term program health, operational clarity, and sustained program development.

Qualifications:

· Experience in athletics leadership, preferably in an independent or mission-driven school

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

· Experience supervising or supporting coaches

· Student-centered leadership orientation

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Must be able to support the Catholic mission of the school

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to deffer@vizstl.org.

Computer Science Middle School Teacher
Start Date July/August 2026
Full or part-time

Visitation is currently seeking a full-time middle school teacher beginning in the 2026-2027 school year in the area of computer science. Candidates must be able to support the Catholic mission of the school, hold a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is preferred), and have previous middle school teaching experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to VizUSMS.Office@vizstl.org.

Health & Wellness/Physical Education Middle School Teacher
Start Date July/August 2026
Full-time

Visitation is currently seeking a full-time middle school teacher beginning in the 2026-2027 school year in the areas of health & wellness/physical education. Candidates must be able to support the Catholic mission of the school, hold a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is preferred), and have previous middle school teaching experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to VizUSMS.Office@vizstl.org.

Upper School Principal

Start Date: July 2026

Visitation Academy is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school for girls in grades 1–12 with a coeducational Montessori program. Founded in 1833 and rooted in the spirituality of St. Jane de Chantal and St. Francis de Sales, Viz forms students through our strategic pillars of Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love One Another.

We seek a mission-driven, collaborative Upper School Principal to lead grades 9–12 and ensure a vibrant, student-centered academic program. Reporting to the Head of School, the Principal serves on the Administrative Council and partners closely with the Academic Dean.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead daily Upper School operations with clarity, consistency, and care.

· Support strong academic programs; mentor and supervise faculty and staff.

· Foster a positive, mission-aligned culture for students and adults.

· Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

· Manage core systems: scheduling, assessment, budgeting, and student life.

· Model the Visitation charism of humility, gentleness, and joy.

Candidate Qualities

· Practicing Catholic who embraces the Visitation mission.

· Strategic and relational leader with strong communication skills.

· Experience in faculty supervision, academic administration, and operational management.

· Visible, steady presence in the life of the school.

Qualifications

· Advanced degree preferred.

· Minimum five years of educational leadership, ideally in an independent or Catholic school.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter, résumé, brief educational philosophy, and five professional references (references contacted only with permission) to deffer@vizstl.org.