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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

    • Dean 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.

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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  • Early Childhood Center: Assistant Educator

    La Jolla Country Day School is seeking a warm, collaborative, and student-centered assistant educator to join our Early Childhood Center (ECC) for the 2026–2027 academic year. Partnering with lead and associate educators, the assistant educator helps create an engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment where young children build confidence, curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

    Assistant educators support children's academic, social-emotional, and physical development through play-based learning, responsive relationships, and active participation in all aspects of classroom life.

    Why Join La Jolla Country Day School?
    At La Jolla Country Day School, the ECC is a vibrant campus-within-a-campus where young children are known, valued, and inspired to grow. Our program emphasizes experiential learning, curiosity, creativity, and relationship-building in a warm and nurturing environment.

    The ECC curriculum is integrated, developmentally appropriate, and rooted in the understanding that play is the primary means through which young children learn. Through exploration, projects, direct instruction, and thematic studies, children develop foundational literacy, language, reasoning, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for future learning.

    As a mission-driven community committed to belonging and whole-child education, we value educators who bring patience, joy, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with young children. If you are energized by supporting early learners as they discover the world around them, we would love to meet you.

    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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    “What’s really amazing about working at Country Day are all the resources for professional development and the flexibility in the curriculum. We have the option to travel for conferences and learn from consultants on campus.”
    Kriystina Jimenez, Lower School educator

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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, Director of Libraries

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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, Associate Head of School

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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9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440

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