Employment

Start Date: August 1, 2025
Salary Range: $80,000 – $105,000 (depending on experience and credentials)

Position Overview

Anacapa School seeks a dynamic, student-centered educator and leader to serve as its next Director of Middle School, who will also function as a Lead Teacher. This full-time administrative role combines strategic oversight of grades 6–8 with direct classroom instruction in interdisciplinary middle school courses. The Director leads curriculum, culture, and community-building while modeling best teaching practices and fostering deep connections with students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leadership & Administration

  • Provide visionary, strategic leadership for the Middle School division

  • Support and supervise middle school faculty in curriculum development, instruction, and assessment

  • Maintain high standards for academic excellence, character education, and community engagement

  • Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and serve as a liaison between home and school

  • Lead scheduling, placement, and discipline for middle school students

  • Collaborate with admissions on Middle School outreach, enrollment, and retention

  • Participate actively in school-wide leadership, events, and professional development

• Lead Teaching

  • Design and teach interdisciplinary middle school classes, integrating subjects such as humanities, science, and arts

  • Create engaging, project-based units that emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world application

  • Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor other teachers in instructional strategies

  • Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative methods

  • Foster a positive classroom culture rooted in curiosity, respect, and social responsibility

Required Credentials

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience at the middle school level

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a school setting

• Deep understanding of adolescent development and progressive education

Preferred Credentials

• Administrative credential or equivalent leadership certification

• Experience in independent schools or similar educational environments

• Familiarity with experiential and project-based learning models

• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills

• A passion for nurturing curiosity, creativity, and community in young learners

ItemStart Date: August 1, 2025
Salary Range: $63,000 – $75,000 (depending on experience and credentials)

Position Overview

Anacapa School is seeking a creative, collaborative, and passionate educator to serve as Coordinator of Arts and Performing Arts Teacher. This dual role blends arts program leadership with direct classroom instruction, offering students meaningful opportunities to engage with visual and performing arts. The ideal candidate brings strong artistic vision, performance experience, and a dedication to cultivating students’ creative expression within a supportive and inclusive community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and teach performing arts courses (e.g., drama, music, movement) across middle and upper school

• Oversee and coordinate the school’s arts programming, including visual arts integration and cross-disciplinary collaborations

• Direct school performances and productions (e.g., plays, showcases, community events)

• Collaborate with faculty to integrate arts into other curricular areas where appropriate

• Manage budgets and logistics for arts programs and events

• Foster student participation, confidence, and leadership through artistic opportunities

• Maintain communication with families and the broader community regarding arts events and achievements

Required Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, Theater, Music, Arts Education, or related field

• At least 3 years of teaching experience in performing arts, preferably in middle or high school settings

• Experience directing school or youth theater productions or musical performances

• Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills

Preferred Credentials

• Master’s degree in Arts Education, Performing Arts, or related discipline

• Background in interdisciplinary or project-based learning environments

• Experience in visual arts coordination or arts program development

• Ability to play an instrument or direct musical ensembles a plus

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts description

Start Date: August 1, 2025
Salary Range: $72,000 – $80,000 (depending on experience and credentials)

Position Overview

Anacapa School seeks a versatile and passionate Science / STEAM Teacher to join our faculty for the 2025–2026 school year. This full-time position includes teaching upper school science courses and middle school STEAM classes. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity and critical thinking through dynamic, hands-on instruction that encourages scientific inquiry and innovation. A strong interdisciplinary mindset and commitment to project-based learning are essential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach high school science courses, such as Marine Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Design and lead engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) classes for middle school students

• Create labs, projects, and assessments that emphasize inquiry, experimentation, and real-world application

• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support integrated curriculum initiatives

• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom and lab environment

• Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and lifelong learning

• Participate in school events, advisory programs, and extracurricular activities

Required Credentials

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a scientific discipline

• Demonstrated experience teaching science in a middle or high school setting

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate curriculum

Preferred Credentials

• Teaching credential in Science or equivalent certification

• Advanced degree (e.g., M.S. or M.Ed. in Science Education or related field)

• Experience with project-based, experiential, or interdisciplinary learning

• Familiarity with emerging educational technologies and makerspace tools