Director of CULTURE AND Community
Mid-Peninsula High School
Menlo Park, CA
Start Date: July 2026
Mid-Peninsula High School (Mid-Pen), an independent, coeducational high school in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking an energetic, deeply relational, and student-centered Director of Culture and Community to join its Administrative Team.
“Here at Mid-Pen, we believe that every student deserves a high school experience that is grounded in trust and belonging. When we do that, they are beautifully positioned to discover their true potential and develop the authentic confidence to feel at home in the world.”
— Karen Eshoo, Head of School
Procedure to apply
SEARCH CALENDAR*
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted by
March 6, 2026
Semifinalist Interviews
March 16 and 17, 2026
Finalist Interviews
March 20, 23–25, 2026
Announcements
Mid-April 2026
Start Date
July 2026
*Approximate dates subject to change
Mid-Peninsula High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mid-Pen adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on race, color, creed, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, ethnicity, or national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, any protected military or veteran status, physical disability, or any other category protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.
At Mid-Peninsula High School, every teacher, administrator, and staff member shares a common purpose: to see students thrive. We are a community built on respect, kindness, belonging, and responsibility, and we know that the right educators make all the difference.
Our mission is to ensure that every student feels seen, supported, and challenged. That means we’re looking for colleagues who are both compassionate individuals and experts in their fields—teachers and staff who bring curiosity, creativity, and care to their work each day.
Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially in one single PDF file:
A cover letter indicating your particular interest in and qualifications for the position
A current resume
The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including your current Head of School and at least one other recent supervisor. References should speak to your ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (e.g., supervisor, colleague, or direct report).
Salary Range: $100,000–$130,000
Please address any questions by email to ara@strategenius.org.