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LJCDS Career Opportunities

We love what we do, do you?

At La Jolla Country Day School, we believe PreK-12 education sets the foundation for the success of this nation. Consistently ranked as a top-ranked independent school, LJCDS is San Diego’s only independent school to house students from age 3 to Grade 12 on one campus. Whether an educator or a staff member, we make a difference in students' lives every day. We equip our students with resources and mentors so that they can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Our community is fueled by a remarkable team of faculty and staff members who bring passion, heart, care and joy into the work they do every day. Join us at La Jolla Country Day School and become a part of an extraordinary educational community where we lay the foundation for a brighter future together.

Hear from Some Members of the Dream Team

Daniella Avilés

    • Upper School World Language Educator

      I enjoy the close connections we are able to build with our students and the long-lasting relationships we establish with our students, even after they graduate. I appreciate the collaborative environment and supportive community. The Upper School World Language department supports risk-taking and is always striving to be innovative and work as a team to make our program better.

Damien Fatongia

    • Managing Director of College Counseling

      Every day I partner with community members to create an educational environment that helps students become the best versions of themselves. I would describe the culture of LJCDS as understanding, accepting and people-centered. Whether it's students, faculty, or staff members, the wellness of our community members are at the center of all decisions that are made.

Amy Rohrbach '97

    • Learning Resource Center Coordinator

      I am inspired to learn and grow every day through collaboration with my peers and interactions with students. The culture at LJCDS is inclusive and values collaboration, empathy, support, trust, and respect. LJCDS is dedicated to preparing students to become agents of change to make the world a better place. I am proud to be an alum and parent of two LJCDS students.




Lisa Bennet

Lower School Educator

Life at La Jolla Country Day School

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  • Community

    1,100 students age 3–Grade 12 on one campus

  • Diversity

    45% students of color

  • Support

    Strong leadership, teaching team collaboration and cross-divisional planning.

  • Learning Community

    Our faculty and staff are committed to learning; through speaker series and structured ProGrow days.

  • Wellness

    We prioritize mental health for faculty/staff so they are best equipped to support students and families.

Be Part of Something Great

Full-Time Opportunities

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  • Design and Innovation: Lower School Educator

    The Center for Excellence in Design and Innovation at LJCDS aims to inspire greatness by challenging students to identify real-world problems and design creative solutions to effect positive change for a better world. Innovation is the thread that connects technology with humans. The curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12 focuses on learning how to use cutting-edge tools and technologies while developing an understanding of the social impacts of technology, design and business. We educate students to become creative thinkers, problem solvers and agents of change by giving them training in and access to resources in entrepreneurship, engineering, and computer science. 

    This is an opportunity to help shape our Lower School Design & Innovation program. Working with the other Design & Innovation teachers in the Middle and Upper schools, along with the Director of Design & Innovation, this Lower School educator will be integral in shaping a strategic curriculum road map for maker technology, computer science and programming, and entrepreneurship within the school. In addition, they will be able to redesign and develop a curriculum in grades K-4 to utilize their expertise and passion. All of our team members work collaboratively with each other and all of the other LJCDS faculty and staff to create unique and differentiating experiences for our students.

    Click HERE for more information and to apply.

  • Learning Resource Center: Learning Specialist

    The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is committed to supporting students as they access their learning potential when given equitable opportunities in inclusive and responsive environments. The program offers one-on-one and small group remediation as well as academic support that is fully integrated with each student’s academic program with a focus on advocacy. As a member of the LRC, learning specialists are assigned a case load of students (K-12) and work with individuals or small groups on identified learning needs. Learning specialists also provide classroom enrichment and intervention. As members of the larger school community, learning specialists are expected to work with students and their families, classroom teachers, and administrators to implement learning plans and strategies. The learning specialist serves as a teacher, mentor, and coach to our students. They are an integral part to our student’s success. 

    We are seeking a student-centered specialist to join our team for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Click HERE for more information and to apply.

  • Upper School: Physics Educator

    The objective of science education is to bring about scientific literacy through inquiry, exploration and application. We hope to impart the attitude of the true scientist to students - one that is open-minded, investigative, curious and embraces the idea that science is a process rather than an accumulation of facts.

    La Jolla Country Day School seeks a Science educator for the 2024-2025 academic year who is enthusiastic about working with teaching teams and other departmental colleagues to develop, iterate upon, and align lab-focused, inquiry-based, student-centered curricula throughout the science department.

    This individual must have the ability to teach both a conceptual physics course to ninth-grade students, as well as algebra-based and calculus-based physics courses with an emphasis on traditional problem-solving to eleventh and twelfth-grade students. Additionally, they will have the expertise and willingness to teach other sciences per the department’s needs or requests.  The ideal candidate will also be able to design and offer a new semester-length science elective in an area of expertise.

    Click HERE for more information and to apply.

Part-Time Opportunities

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We've Got You Covered

We provide highly competitive salaries and a robust benefits package with more than 30 employee benefits, including
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision 
  • Chiropractic and Acupuncture Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Plan with X match
  • Exclusive Employee Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Financial Planning Services
  • Advanced Degree Tuition Assistance
  • Magellan Employee Assistance Program
  • and more!
La Jolla Country Day School (LJCDS) is a dynamic and vibrant community dedicated to developing individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsibility.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

LJCDS is working to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive community for students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds. Through our commitment to inclusion, belonging and systemic equality, we will create a community of learners committed to an environment that promotes curiosity and the exploration of all aspects of identity. We pledge to grow as an institution and a community.
  

Overheard

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    “Education is such a powerful agent for change, and I am constantly grateful for the opportunity to help develop the minds and characters of the students I taught while supporting and learning from the faculty I serve.”
    —Tom Trocano, head of Upper School

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    “The relationships that are forged and the lessons that are learned are meaningful memories that have a lasting impact.”
    —Jeff Hutzler, director of athletics and physical education

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    “We strive to create an environment—not bound by the physical space—where the LJCDS community can easily and readily access information of all kinds and be supported and uplifted in that journey.” 
    —Rafa Eaton, Head Librarian

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    "We are a school where teachers have a love for children and learning and a commitment to evolving their pedagogy. Our teachers motivate one another and their students to grow personally and as teammates. "
    —Colleen O'Boyle, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs

Campus Life

LJCDS is committed to a policy of equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services in accordance with federal and state law. We also prohibit sexual harassment.

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