Brentwood School inspires every student to:

Think critically and creatively.

Act ethically.

Shape a future with meaning.

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

Assistant Director of Upper School

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for an Assistant Director of Upper School. We are seeking individuals with administrative experience to assist the Upper School Director in maintaining a dynamic environment in the Upper School. Candidates should have at least 5 years of teaching or other relevant experience in leadership positions, preferably in independent schools.  Candidates holding advanced degrees are preferred.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

• Foster a culture of community in the Upper School
• Support programming that strengthens student commitment to the core values
• Nurture the growth of emotional intelligence and character development of

students

• Demonstrate and promote a collaborative approach when working with faculty and staff

• Support students in meeting various school expectations
• Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view

• Engage in professional and personal development and commit to growth in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion

• Support and advance school-wide initiatives such as expanding student-centered learning practices, enhancing the community’s cultural competency, integrating programming with the Center for Innovative Leadership and fostering the relationship with the VA, among others

In addition, a candidate should possess the following qualities and attributes:

• A dedication to being a student advocate
• Confidence as a problem solver and mentor
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competency
• Flexibility and a strong work ethic
• Commitment to high professional standards
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy

The Assistant Upper School Director should:

• Be highly organized and have excellent communication skills
• Exhibit a collaborative approach to leadership that produces effective decision

making and that reveals a genuine enthusiasm for working with colleagues, sharing

strategies, and exploring effective ways to enhance the student experience

• Have passion for teaching and learning and find joy working with adolescents
• Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one’s growth, knowledge, and skills

• Cultivate an equitable and diverse Upper School community Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide overall assistance to the Upper School Director in the routine operation of the Upper School

• Partner with the Upper School Director to conduct all faculty annual goal meetings, formal and informal observations, and summary meetings

• Work with the Upper School Director and the Dean of Students regarding student conduct and discipline

• Oversee the team responsible for the creation of the annual master schedule
• Participate in admissions events
• Help plan and coordinate special assemblies
• Oversee situations involving students in special circumstances by working with the

Learning Specialist and the Dean of Students

• Participate in the hiring of new faculty and staff
• Assist the Director of Equity and Inclusion with Upper School initiatives
• Serve on the Curriculum Committee and assist the Upper School Director and

Department Chairs to further the academic and pedagogical goals of the Upper School

• Be accessible to parents, as needed
• Teach a minimum of one semester
• Serve as an academic advisor
• Partner with the Mentor Coordinator to oversee new faculty mentoring
• Attend all grade level, faculty, administrative, and other meetings
• Oversee the Student Feedback Instrument and other surveys throughout the year
• Manage calendars such as the test calendar, track calendar, and field trip calendar
• Oversee the Independent Study program and work with students and faculty to create viable opportunities

COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption. 

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000

Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to:

Ms. Tristan Gonzales

Administrative Assistant to the Upper School Director

Brentwood School

100 S. Barrington Place

Los Angeles, CA 90049

Email: tgonzales@bwscampus.com

About Brentwood School

Mission & ValuesBrentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth. We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement. Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically. In its relatively short history, Brentwood School has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in Southern California. Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed since 1902. Brentwood School opened in the fall of 1972 as a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973, and the school graduated its first senior class in June 1975.

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