22 jobs found in california

New Roads School, an academically vigorous, progressive K-12 school in Santa Monica, California, is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly relational advancement professional to join them as the Director of Advancement. Founded in 1995 by educators Paul Cummins and David Bryan, New Roads was born from a bold belief that students learn best in an authentically inclusive environment where differences are celebrated and every voice matters. New Roads is more than just a school - it is a true educational village where intellectual curiosity meets social consciousness. At this pivotal moment in the school's history, New Roads seeks a dynamic Director of Advancement with proven skill in the field who can build meaningful partnerships across the entire community. Under the leadership of Interim Head of School Dan Vorenberg, a seasoned and well-respected independent school Head, the school is ready to establish a comprehensive culture of philanthropy – one that honors the...

The Oaks is a co-ed, K-6 progressive Independent  school in Los Angeles    The Oaks seeks a Head of School for July 1, 2026. Application Deadline: August 15, 2025   Please see Opportunity Statement for the full job description.

Granada Preparatory School (GPS) is seeking a Head of School, with responsibilities to begin on or after July 1, 2025. The Head of School serves as the chief executive officer of the school, responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day management of the school. This role ensures the academic excellence, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability of the school while fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. GPS is located in Northridge, California, a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles.  Since opening in August 2020, GPS has provided an exceptional educational experience grounded in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, a global leader in 21st-century learning.  We offer students daily opportunities to engage in a rigorous, inquiry-based academic curriculum designed to prepare them for future success. Governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees, GPS is a premier college-preparatory school, serving...

Head of School | Start Date: July 01, 2026  Co-Ed Independent Day School Grades TK-8 with 180-200 students RG175 Search Consultant(s): Catherine Hunter ( cshunter33@gmail.com ), Steve Morris ( steve.morris@rg175.com )

Head of School | Start Date: July 01, 2026  Co-Ed Independent Day School Grades TK-8 with 205 students RG175 Search Consultant(s): Coreen R. Hester ( chester@rg175.com ), Steve Morris ( steve.morris@rg175.com )

Tessellations School is pleased to work with DRG to conduct this search Background Serving gifted students and their families from Pre-K to Grade 12, Tessellations (Tessie) provides an appropriately challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life. Often when students start at Tessie, it is the first time they feel like they’re interacting with intellectual peers.  Whether discussing every airplane model that was ever built since the first flight or explaining to another student the concept of infinity, students greet each other’s interests with kindness and awe. Tessie teachers foster their students’ curiosity and are appropriately attuned to the corresponding sensitivities that some of these learners display. Exploration, openness, and a commitment to meet the developmental needs of all its students is what you’ll find at the...

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...

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 In the heart of San Diego is a nationally acclaimed independent school brimming with energy, determination, and vision. Each day, over 1,300 students from JK through grade 12, along with hundreds of faculty and staff, arrive at one of the two outstanding and iconic campuses of Francis Parker School, which was founded in 1912. The historic Mission Hills Campus houses the lower school division, while the recently remodeled Linda Vista Campus contains the middle and upper school divisions that feature some amazing new facilities. The director of instructional technology and information systems reports to the assistant head of school for JK-12 strategic initiatives.  The director serves as an active and full member of the Parker Leadership Team, which currently is a twelve-person body of school-wide administrators led by the head of school.  The technology department has eight members: the director of instructional technology and information systems, whose...

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...

Educators Collaborative is pleased to assist The International School of San Francisco in its search for its next Head of School to begin July 1, 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who finds purpose in PS -12 education at a well established, highly regarded, and high achieving International school in one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Please see full description in  Opportunity Statement Here Applications due April 13, 2025. Semi-finalist interviews: May 3 and 4, 2025. Position Starts July 1, 2026

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...

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...

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:...

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,...

Background Serving gifted students and their families from Pre-K to Grade 12, Tessellations (Tessie) provides an appropriately challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life. Often, when students start at Tessie, it is the first time they feel like they belong and are interacting with intellectual peers.  Whether discussing every airplane model that was ever built since the first flight or explaining to another student the concept of infinity, students greet each other’s interests with enthusiasm, kindness, and awe. Tessie teachers foster their students’ curiosity and are appropriately attuned to the corresponding sensitivities that some of these learners display. Exploration, openness, and a commitment to meet the developmental needs of all its students are what you’ll find at the heart of this new and still developing school....

Background Serving gifted students and their families from Pre-K to Grade 12, Tessellations (Tessie)  provides an appropriately challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life. Often when students start at Tessie, it is the first time they feel like they’re interacting with intellectual peers.  Whether discussing every airplane model that was ever built since the first flight or explaining to another student the concept of infinity, students greet each other’s interests with kindness and awe. Tessie teachers foster their students’ curiosity and are appropriately attuned to the corresponding sensitivities that some of these learners display. Exploration, openness, and a commitment to meet the developmental needs of all its students is what you’ll find at the heart of this new and still developing school. Born out of the demand of Silicon...

Introduction Brandeis Marin (Brandeis) is an independent, co-educational Jewish day school that serves K-8 students and their families in San Rafael, California. This community-oriented school reflects the diversity of the Marin Jewish population as well as the varied religious, cultural, and socio-economic tapestry of the Bay Area. In 2015, after 37 years of being Brandeis Hillel Day School along with a sister school in San Francisco, the school separated to become Brandeis Marin, the first and only independent Jewish day school in Marin County. In the past decade, Brandeis has proved itself as a standalone and standout school with stellar academics, steeped in what matters and focused on building learners who will be productive citizens of our community and our world. The school is known for its warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where students are supported and empowered, and students and their families feel a strong sense of belonging and community....

SUMMARY The Bay School of San Francisco, founded in 2004, is a private, coeducational college preparatory school uniquely located in the Presidio, where nature and innovation intersect. Bay’s distinctive curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential learning, emphasizing depth over breadth through immersive three-week courses that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application. With a commitment to developing well-rounded individuals, the school fosters intellectual confidence, ethical leadership, and a collaborative spirit. As a dynamic and inclusive community of 414 students, Bay prioritizes accessibility through an inclusive tuition model and significant financial aid offerings. The school’s beautifully renovated, historic campus supports its forward-thinking educational approach, creating an environment where students thrive. Bay is seeking a visionary director of admissions and strategy to lead its admissions department, guide...

Introduction   "Kids find their people at Tessie!" Serving gifted students and their families from Pre-K to Grade 12, Tessellations (Tessie) provides an appropriately challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life. Often when students start at Tessie, it is the first time they feel like they're interacting with intellectual peers. Whether discussing every airplane model that was ever built since the first flight or explaining to another student the concept of infinity, students greet each other's interests with kindness and awe. Tessie teachers foster their students' curiosity and are appropriately attuned to the corresponding sensitivities that some of these learners display. Exploration, openness, and a commitment to meet the developmental needs of all its students is what you'll find at the heart of this new and still...