14 jobs found in Los Angeles, CA

Director of Operations The John Thomas Dye School Los Angeles, CA About The John Thomas Dye School Founded in 1929, John Thomas Dye School (JTD) is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational elementary school in Los Angeles, California. The school serves 336 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 with approximately 85 full-time faculty and staff. JTD is located on an 11-acre campus in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.   Mission Statement We look to each day with a commitment to inspire purposeful learning, cultivate character, and celebrate childhood.   The 5C’s Caring, Common Sense, Consideration, Cooperation, and Courtesy   Core Beliefs A Committed Community We are committed to nurturing an environment in which everyone in our community feels a sense of belonging. Children thrive when all of the adults in their life are invested in their school. Diversity...

SUMMARY Located 20 miles north of LAX in the Santa Monica Mountains, Mirman School is a K-8 independent school dedicated to serving highly gifted children in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. The school nurtures the unique needs of gifted learners through a comprehensive education that integrates academic, kinesthetic, and artistic development, while fostering a strong commitment to social-emotional learning and inclusivity. Students are encouraged to fully explore their talents and are empowered to become innovative problem-solvers and compassionate, thoughtful citizens in an ever-evolving world. Mirman School is seeking a human resources manager who is inspired by the school’s mission and core values of Responsibility, Integrity, Discovery, Empathy, and Resilience. As a key member of the business office team and reporting directly to the CFO, the HR manager oversees all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance...

Marlborough School, a premier 7th–12th grade independent school for girls in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a strategic, dynamic, and empathetic leader to serve as its next Director of Equity, Community and Belonging. Marlborough is distinguished by its combination of academic rigor and providing a supportive environment, encouraging students to explore their passions, build resilience, and develop into thoughtful, socially responsible leaders. With a strong commitment to both tradition and growth, the school prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as essential to fostering academic excellence and community well-being. The Director will report directly to Head of School, Jennifer Ciccarelli, and collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, staff, students,and parents to advance Marlborough's inclusive community-building across the school. The Director of Equity, Community and Belonging is a full-time, year-round role that is part of the Senior Leadership...

Sequoyah School, a vibrant, progressive independent school in sunny Pasadena, California, is seeking an inspiring, mission-driven leader to serve as its next Director of Advancement. Reporting directly to the Head of School, Rebecca Hong, the new Director of Advancement will join Sequoyah at an exhilarating juncture. In close collaboration with the Head and a seasoned school leadership team, the Director will play a vital role in shaping the school's future, where civic responsibility and community partnership will continue to be central to Sequoyah's leadership in the independent school world. Founded in 1958 as a forward-thinking K–6 program, Sequoyah has grown into a dynamic K–12 community dedicated to challenging young minds, nurturing compassionate hearts, and honoring the inherent dignity in every student. Rooted in the transformative power of progressive education, Sequoyah fosters a culture where student agency thrives and experiential learning ignites the spark...

Jabali Academy (JA), an innovative K–8 school opening its doors in fall 2026, is seeking a visionary, authentic educator, culturally grounded in the African diaspora, to serve as its Founding Kindergarten Teacher who will assist with developing necessary administrative processes and duties. This transformative role represents a unique opportunity to help build an educational environment where young minds develop a strong sense of identity through deep engagement with Pan-African history, culture, and contemporary life. JA’s mission is to create a nurturing, academically rigorous learning community where children from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds can see themselves reflected in their education while developing into independent, globally-minded citizens who understand and celebrate their heritage.  The Founding Kindergarten Teacher at JA will work in close partnership with Founder and Head of School, Dr. Carroll, to shape the critical first year of Jabali...

SUMMARY Since 1970, Turning Point has been graduating students who are confident in their abilities, masterful in their achievements, and empathic in their worldview. Located in Culver City, CA, Turning Point serves approximately 300 students in preschool through 8th grade. The school’s “positive equation for achievement” is based on scientific research and positive psychology, and encompasses the intellectual, social, physical, ethical, and emotional elements that drive each student’s experience and growth from the very first day of preschool until eighth grade graduation. The school is committed to a program that produces talented, capable students who are not only ready to take on the challenges of high school, but are proud to have already made the world a better place. As a member of the senior leadership team, the director of finance and operations (DFO) oversees the school’s financial management, in addition to key operational areas:...

SUMMARY   Oakwood School is a two-campus, K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951. Now with over 830 students in grades K-12, the school has remained faithful to its original mission ever since: to create a diverse educational environment where young people are partners with the adults; where preparing students for the future occurs by immersing them in the present; where joy and humor prevail alongside academic rigor; and where authentic relationships engage students with their teachers, one another, and the world around them.   With an operating budget of approximately $50M, Oakwood seeks a director of finance to oversee the finance department that includes three other dedicated professionals. The role requires hands-on management of the school's day-to-day finance operations, as well as a strategic approach to long-term financial planning. As Oakwood enters a multiyear chapter of three separate capital...

Vistamar School announces a search for the Director of Life Planning (DLP) to begin on July 1, 2025. The DLP will immediately be leading a reimagining of the structure of the department and the scope of its responsibilities to more fully realize the promise of an ambitious Life Planning Program. Life Planning equips students in grades 9 - 12 with the tools they will need to do meaningful work, be engaged with their communities, and sustain fulfilling relationships with others. With the support and guidance of the Life Planning department students build their life skills, understand their strengths, shape their story, and develop a post-secondary plan aligned with their values. College planning at Vistamar is intentionally embedded in the broader context of Life Planning. In order to accomplish the full breadth of Life Planning over the 4 year period, the DLP will not only guide the Life Planning Counselors, but also involve faculty advisors and interested community members to...

The School Vistamar School, founded in 2005, is an independent college preparatory day school serving grades 9-12 in El Segundo, CA. The Vistamar experience is guided by its core values and its mission which rests on three pillars: challenging academics that engage and inspire students; an intimate atmosphere that supports students with caring relationships; and a diverse community that encourages the authentic exchange of perspectives and leads students to be comfortable crossing cultural boundaries.  Vistamar is governed by a 16-person Board of Trustees comprised of current and alumni parents, alumni, educators, and members of the community at large. The institution draws from a variety of public, charter, independent, and parochial schools from the South Bay of Los Angeles and has a diverse population in which approximately 49 percent of students identify as people of color. Vistamar has an annual budget of $11 million and provides $2.7 million in the Moderated Tuition...

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:  Full Time, Exempt, 12 month REPORTS TO:  Head of School EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:  A four-year education and Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or similar field is required. SALARY:  $100,000 - $130,000 (The salary is the expected range and is dependent on candidate qualifications.) GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES To implement the mission of Village Christian School in a Christ-like manner by leading the Middle School team of faculty, staff, students, and families in all efforts relating to student learning and faith development. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee all aspects of curriculum, teaching, spiritual formation, and student life for the Middle School with an emphasis on integrating the school’s CARE (Christ Centered, Affordable and Accessible, Real Relationship, and Educational Excellence) values, while producing students who thrive. Direct a student-centered,...

SUMMARY   Located 20 miles north of LAX in the Santa Monica Mountains, Mirman School is a K-8 independent school dedicated to serving highly gifted learners. With a mission to cultivate the boundless potential of its students, Mirman provides a challenging and enriching academic environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, character development, and opportunities for hands-on, project- based exploration. Mirman’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of highly gifted students, encouraging them to take intellectual risks, pursue their passions, and develop the skills necessary to become lifelong learners and leaders.   Technology and innovation are integral to the Mirman experience, with a significant emphasis on STEM, design thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. The school’s...

Background A 150-acre campus in the foothills of Claremont, California—on the front porch of Los Angeles and part of the Pacific Rim. A boarding and day high school (9-12) with a 100-year legacy of putting honor and moral courage above all else. A fully accredited museum of paleontology. A college placement record that includes 90% of each graduating class attending colleges and universities in the top 10% nationwide. Students on campus hailing from 10 states and 15 countries. A commitment to team sports, outdoor adventure, and participation in the arts. These attributes only begin to describe what makes Webb, Webb. While the school was founded in 1922 in the great tradition of the best boarding schools of the eastern United States, Webb embraces the adventurous spirit of California where it thrives. Webb is a vibrant community of unbounded thinkers pushing to solve problems and growing as leaders. Webb has a rich history of shepherding young people many who are far...

The Pegasus School, a PreK-Grade 8 independent school in Huntington Beach, California seeks a Lower School Director to start July 1, 2025. Founded in 1964 by Dr. Laura Hathaway, the school currently enrolls 595 students in the Lower and Middle School divisions. The Lower School (grades pre-K through 5) includes 415 students and approximately 40 faculty members and 23 teaching assistants. The Lower School Director plays a critical role in the mission of the Lower School to facilitate student success academically, socially, and emotionally. The Director serves on the school's leadership team, reports to the Associate Head of School, and works collaboratively with all school administrators to advance the institution.  Application Materials: Interested candidates should provide a cover letter highlighting their interest in and qualifications for the position, current résumé, statement of leadership philosophy and a list of five (5) professional references...

Sage Hill School seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director of College Counseling. Since its founding in 2000, Sage Hill has experienced remarkable growth and success, rightfully earning a reputation as the leading independent school in Orange County. The next Director will succeed the 13-year-long leadership of their predecessor and will inherit a strong and stable team. The Director will also join Sage Hill at a critical and exciting moment, as the School prepares for the opening of a new Middle School in August 2026. As part of this expansion, the Director will serve as a visionary leader for Sage Hill’s college counseling strategy in a 7-12 environment. Sage Hill is relatively young and nimble, and that agility extends to a college counseling office unafraid to pivot, iterate, and test new approaches on the cutting edge of college counseling. This leader must resonate with that dual approach of high quality and high innovation, and a commitment to...