Director of instruction & belonging
peninsula School
Menlo Park, CA
August 2024
Peninsula School, a leader in progressive education, is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and intellectually curious educator to join them as the Director of Instruction and Belonging.
“It begins with children as young as three years old, building from there year upon year, nurturing the flame of intellectual curiosity, the warmth of community, and the wonder of the world around each child. It seems like we blink and then they are eighth graders, preparing to graduate to high schools as confident and creative learners, ethical leaders, and compassionate individuals.”
Procedure to apply
SEARCH CALENDAR*
Applications are being accepted for immediate consideration.
Start Date
August 1, 2024
*Approximate dates subject to change
Peninsula School does not discriminate in the enrollment of students or hiring of staff on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Peninsula School has long been the place for educators committed to putting children at the center of learning, social justice, and creative approaches to teaching. With a generous professional development budget, and opportunities for advancement, we are a growth-focused learning community where every member of our staff is highly valued. Join a community of professionals dedicated to our progressive mission and values, focused on the social and emotional growth of children.
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 résumé
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).
The salary range for this position is $150,000-175,000.
Please direct any questions via email to julie@strategenius.org or by phone at 415-881-7105.
