Assistant Head of School for Academics

Vistamar School is a 503c non-profit corporation which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, and athletic and other school administered programs. Vistamar School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Vistamar School is where educators come to thrive. To attract and retain faculty and staff of the highest caliber, we are dedicated to supporting the professional learning and growth of our entire faculty and staff community. The School offers a competitive compensation package and an opportunity to work in a joyful, inclusive community serving students from over 60 zip codes in the Los Angeles area.

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

• An educational philosophy statement that also addresses your specific skills/experiences working with diverse populations, your values related to diversity and inclusion issues, and how you see yourself contributing to achieving equity and enhancing diversity at Vistamar School

• The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including your current supervisor 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 (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).

Salary range: $180,000–$200,000.

Please address any questions by email to ara@strategenius.org.