Upper School Director
Making Waves Academy
Richmond, CA
Start Date: June 28, 2027
Making Waves Academy (MWA), a public charter school serving more than 1,000 students in grades 5–12 in Richmond, California, seeks an accomplished, student-centered leader with deep instructional expertise to serve as its next Upper School Director.
“MWA is a place where we want all community members to feel seen, heard, and safe. The work we do here matters, and it matters that we do it in an environment that is healthy, supportive, and grounded in mutual respect.”
— Elizabeth Martinez, Executive Director
Procedure to apply
SEARCH CALENDAR*
Applications Due
December 4, 2026
Semifinalist Interviews
Week of January 11, 2027
Finalist Interviews
Weeks of January 25 & February 1, 2027
Announcement
Mid-February 2027
Start Date
June 28, 2027
*Approximate dates subject to change
It is the policy of Making Waves Academy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race, color, gender, (including gender identity, gender expression), sex, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees. For a full copy of our non-discrimination policy, visit here.
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials confidentially as a single PDF file:
A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position
A current resume
The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors
Please indicate the candidate’s relationship with each reference (e.g., supervisor, colleague, or direct report)
References should be able to speak to the candidate’s effectiveness as an educator and administrator, the candidate’s ability to work successfully with children, and the candidate’s capacity to collaborate collegially with adults
References will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission
Salary range: $135,000–$175,000; the posted range represents the full pay scale for this role. MWA anticipates making an offer near the midpoint ($150,000–$160,000), commensurate with experience. Full-time, exempt, CalSTRS retirement eligible.
Please address any questions by email to maryrose@strategenius.org.
