Employment Opportunities

Please address all correspondence to:

Faculty and Staff Positions:

Tammy Sweet-Hernandez
Director of Human Resources
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
[email protected]

Athletic Positions:

Jon Ellinghouse
Head of Athletics
20801 Rinaldi Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
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Job Description:
The Lower School of Sierra Canyon is seeking a passionate and dedicated Pre-Kindergarten teacher who embraces the philosophy, values and mission of the School while always striving for excellence. Lower Campus teachers are committed to individual and professional growth, value and respect every member of the community, and are devoted to helping students achieve success.

Under the guidance of the Lower School Director, lead teachers are responsible for implementing all aspects of supervision within their classroom and executing the established curriculum. These duties include planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and overseeing the safety and supervision of children under their care.  Pre-kindergarten teachers should be energetic, compassionate people who are ready to collaborate in a team setting and who are flexible and able to manage our youngest students with a variety of learning and developmental needs. 

Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include teaching and supporting 4-5-year-old students in a co-teaching environment. The Pre-Kindergarten curriculum is ever-evolving as topics of study come from students’ interests and curiosity. Through hands-on projects and active discovery, students are encouraged to notice and wonder, form their own hypotheses, ask questions, and initiate explorations that fuel learning.

Required Experience, Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A Bachelor's / master’s degree in early childhood education
• A passion for working with younger students
• A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience at the early childhood level
• Experience teaching literacy and mathematics at the early childhood level
• Experience in supporting students social and emotional development
• Experience with the following curricular and social-emotional learning frameworks preferred: Responsive Classroom, Singapore Math, Fundations and Heggerty.  Interested candidates may inquire further about curriculum.
• Familiarity with technology integration practices for teaching and learning
• Experience in supporting students' digital documentation of learning

Given the specificity of the age and stage of these students, candidates should also have the capacity and desire to:

• Design and implement an age-appropriate, play-based curriculum and activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development for children ages four through five;
• Help children learn routines and expectations within the classroom and during outdoor activities;
• Plan and facilitate whole group, small group, and 1:1 instruction;
• Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues about the social, emotional, and academic qualities of students;
• Write bi-yearly narrative reports for each student updating families on student progress; Write daily newsletters home;
• Conduct parent teacher conferences twice a year;
• Engage in professional development to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals at the school.

Salary Information:
Expected compensation falls within the range of $60,000 - $90,000 depending upon experience.

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades 7-12. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are approximately 500 students on the Lower Campus and 650 students on the Upper Campus, with 132 students in the Class of 2025.

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

Sierra Canyon School seeks Lower School candidates for the Associate Teacher position who will work with the classroom Lead Teacher in specific grade levels, Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5, to maintain a learning environment that supports the School's Mission and Core Values, beginning in August 2025.

Candidates should possess a genuine interest in pursuing a career in private independent school education and have the experiential and/or educational background to demonstrate this. If you would like a better understanding about the advantages of working in a private independent school, review this brief article here. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and full benefits.

Description of Major Expectations:
This position includes and is not limited to the following expectations:

• Work with teachers and staff to ensure the greatest academic, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development possible for all students.
• Actively teach with a full understanding of Sierra Canyon’s core and effective curriculum in mind, reinforcing the School’s programs like Singapore Math, Writers Workshop, Fundations, Guided Reading, our social-emotional learning, et al.
• Communicate to community members with dignity and respect, maintaining a professional attitude and confidentiality as necessary.
• Provide instructional and clerical support for the classroom's Lead Teacher.
• Support and assist children in learning class material under the Lead Teacher's direction and guidance, including whole, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
• Lead class when asked as directed by the Lead Teacher and administration.
• Provide students with personalized support and attention in different frameworks common to the academic day, including group, small, and individual classes and centers.
• Become familiar with the pedagogy, materials, and resources that the School provides.
• Faithfully and knowledgably report on student growth and challenges, observing any concerns or praise that is noteworthy and necessary to assure student progress, including those reports that require discretion and sensitivity.
• Supervise students at all times of the day to assure safety and health, including, but not limited to, the playground, specialist classes, recess, lunch, etc.
• Maintain all classroom resources in an organized and intentional fashion commensurate with Lead Teacher and administrative direction.
• Participate in relevant experiential learning opportunities like field trips when necessary.
• Assist in any special events, projects, or duties as directed by Sierra Canyon administration.
• Help maintain a clean, neat, and organized classroom and promote healthy personal hygiene habits among students.
• Engage in other duties as assigned by the Lower School Director.

Professional Qualifications:  

• Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school setting is preferred.
• Experience working in an independent school environment is preferred.
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree and current enrollment, intent for, or completion of a teacher credential or master's in education.
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education.

Personal Characteristics:

• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with grade-level and divisional faculty and staff, as well as other members of the School, including the administrative team, other faculty members, parents, and students.
• Positive, enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable, and warm personality.
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and success-oriented.

To apply, please send a CV/resume along with a cover letter/statement of intent to apply for the position and background with Associate Teacher Position in subject, copying the following administrators:

Tammy Sweet-Hernandez, [email protected]
Tom Keller, [email protected]

Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,000

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades 7-12. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are approximately 500 students on the Lower Campus and 650 students on the Upper Campus, with 132 students in the Class of 2025.

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

The Upper Campus of Sierra Canyon seeks a dynamic and experienced Math instructor to maintain a learning environment that supports the School's Mission and Core Values beginning in August 2025.

Teaching duties will include five sections of mathematics. Although the hiring committee and school are seeking the best teacher, initial preference favors candidates who have both Middle and Upper School teaching experience, roughly Pre-Algebra through Precalculus. 

Job Responsibilities:

• A competitive candidate must be an inspiring educator who is passionate about teaching mathematics in a manner that effectively reaches students.  
• The candidate must also demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively on team teaching and horizontal and vertical alignment.
• Outside of the classroom, teachers are encouraged to lead clubs, engage with students, attend outdoor education trips, etc.
• Other responsibilities include those that are normally part of a private independent school commitment such as weekly duties, positive interactions with students and parents, and membership in the community by attending different events. 

Qualifications:

• A masters' degree (preferred)
• Experience teaching in independent schools
• The interest, initiative, and energy to thrive in a lively and fast-paced academic community
• A sense of humor, humility, and the ability to work as part of a team within one’s own division, as a member of the Math department and as an integral part of the faculty

Expected compensation falls within the range of $70,000 - $105,000 depending upon experience.

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 6 and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades 7 through 12. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are roughly 500 students on the Lower Campus and 650 students on the Upper Campus with 134 students in the Class of 2025.  

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide an exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

Please send all inquiries to Andy Jacobson at California Fresh Foods:

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