Founding Kindergarten Teacher

Jabali Academy
Inglewood, CA

July 2025

Jabali Academy (JA), an innovative K–8 school opening its doors in fall 2026, is seeking a visionary, authentic, educator, culturally grounded in the African diaspora, to serve as its Founding Kindergarten Teacher. 

“What would it be like if there was a school that not only prepared students to be excellent learners but also gave them a strong sense of their identity? That is the guiding question behind Jabali Academy. A school that will not only provide a joyful experience for our children as learners but also provide them a strong sense of who they are and where they come from.”

— Dr. Jonathan A. Carroll, Founder and Head of School

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Procedure to apply

 

SEARCH CALENDAR*

Applications Deadline
February 7, 2025

Semifinalist Interviews
Week of February 17, 2025

Finalist Interviews
Week of March 3, 2025

Announcement
Mid-Late March 2025

Start Date
July 2025

*Approximate dates subject to change

 

Jabali Academy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The school wants to have the best available person–those with a passion for and dedication to education–in every job. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Interested candidates should 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

  • A statement of educational philosophy

  • The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. References should speak to the applicant’s 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: $100,000–$115,000 

Please direct any questions via email to ara@strategenius.org.