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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Academic-Year
REPORTS TO: Mathematics Department Chair and Dean of Faculty
WORK SCHEDULE: Bay teachers are expected to attend their classes, tutorial periods, staffulty and collaborative course team meetings, applicable orientations, and professional development days. See the job description for more details.
AGREEMENT TERM DATES: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 
START DATE: July 20-24 team retreat; on-campus work begins August 6, 2026

Job Description

The Bay School math program employs a pedagogical approach that incorporates inquiry-based practices and real-world applications. Block periods allow students to delve deeply into rich problem- and inquiry-based learning across all courses. Our math teachers have a strong commitment to innovative curricular design, progressive pedagogy, and social justice--all in service of student learning and growth. Teachers of our core courses have a common prep block and use it to work collaboratively to ensure alignment of curriculum between sections/teachers. 

Instructors are responsible for teaching nine courses per year. This load can be dispersed as four courses each semester, coupled with one three-week Immersive course in the winter or the spring OR three (or four) courses in one semester, two three-week Immersives, and four (or three) courses in another semester. Each semester-long class meets three times a week in a rotating block schedule. Faculty are expected to be present on campus for their first obligation of the day, which will generally occur at 8:25 AM each school or faculty-work day, and remain on campus until the school day and their work obligations are finished, which will be anytime from 2:30-4:30 PM, depending on the class and meeting schedules. Each Immersive course meets daily for three weeks from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with the potential for field trips and experiential learning that extend beyond the traditional school day. 

The Bay School does not participate in the USCIS E-Verify program, and we do not sponsor work visas. 

Key Responsibilities

Teaching
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, all teachers are responsible for:

• Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with course teams, the department goals, and the school's mission;
• Designing skills-based formative and summative assessments;
• Grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner;
• Communicating regularly with students, parents, guardians, and advisors regarding student progress;
• Having one-on-one student meetings as needed;
• Scheduling and attending course team meetings;
• Attending weekly staffulty or department meetings on Tuesday afternoons when applicable.

Advising
Serving as an advisor to a group of 8-10 students (advisors work with the same group of students for four years) 

• Meeting as a group with the advisory once per week for 25 minutes;
• Attending and chaperoning additional grade-level events and special events;
• Participating in grade-level orientation before the first day of class;
• Serving as the primary point person with the school for parents/guardians.

Community Support
All teaching staffulty are expected to support the well-being of our community and the growth of individual students. This includes:

• Attending Morning Meeting three days a week;
• Monitoring a "Flex" block (study hall) one block per week each semester;
• Holding Tutorial at the end of the school day four days a week;
• Modeling community engagement by being present throughout the school day, serving as a club leader, serving on committees and participating in admissions events (as examples);
• Attending Back to School Night in September
• Supporting the admissions program by attending a limited number of admissions events.

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work and understands the social justice dimensions of education;
• Commits to ongoing professional growth;
• Welcomes and learns from feedback;
• Enjoys being in a high school community;
• Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice;
• Is comfortable teaching various levels of high school math, particularly advanced courses;
• Values individual learning profiles by teaching in multiple modalities and offering differentiated instruction;
• Employs and is excited by student-centered teaching strategies (project-based, place-based, problem-based, and experiential learning);
• Has experience teaching secondary education and brings a diversity of teaching and life experiences to their work;
• Values collaboration, teamwork, and feedback as a part of professional growth;
• Commits to innovation, professional development, and reinvention;
• Is curious and resourceful;
• Enjoys working with and inspiring high-school learners in all areas of school life.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: BA required, MA preferred
• EXPERIENCE: The candidate should have experience teaching all levels of high school mathematics, including calculus, preferably beyond; experience with or interest in advising student math clubs and coordinating math competitions, preferred. 
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Google Suite and familiarity with PC and Mac platforms and LMS and SMS systems

Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

Compensation

Salary is based on years of secondary school work or relevant experience. The full-time faculty salary range for the 2025-26 school year is $89,310 to $153,837. Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long term employees working at least 60% of full time. 

Please review our full-time teaching job description here for more details. If interested in the position, please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org) to familiarize yourself with our school, the math curriculum, and our community. If interested in the position, please send all items below to: [email protected], subject line: MATH 26-27.

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School.
2. Resume/C.V. 
3. A list of references--a minimum of 3, including a current supervisor, departmental colleague, and colleague outside your department.

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Academic-Year
REPORTS TO: Science Department Chair and Dean of Faculty
WORK SCHEDULE: Bay teachers are expected to attend their classes, tutorial periods, staffulty and collaborative course team meetings, applicable orientations, and professional development days. See the job description for more details.
AGREEMENT TERM DATES: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 
START DATE: July 1, 2026; on-campus work begins August 6, 2026

Job Description

The Bay School Science program employs a pedagogical approach that incorporates inquiry-based practice and real-world applications. We strongly value student experimental design, data-driven argumentation, and designing curricula that empower all students to see themselves as scientists. We are looking for a science teacher who has a strong commitment to innovative curricular and experimental design, progressive pedagogy, and social justice--all in service of student learning and growth.

Our science program begins with physics first in the ninth grade, followed by tenth-grade chemistry and eleventh-grade biology. In addition, we offer second-exposure, advanced courses in physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as a variety of electives, including evolutionary biology, astronomy, quantum mechanics, fire ecology, chemistry of cooking, and California geology, among others. Block periods allow students to delve deeply into rich problem-based and inquiry-based learning across courses. Teachers of our core courses have a common prep block and use it to work collaboratively to ensure alignment of curriculum between sections/teachers. 

Full-time teachers are responsible for teaching nine courses per year including at least one immersive. Each semester-long class meets three times a week in a rotating block schedule. Each immersive course meets daily for three weeks from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with the potential for field trips and experiential learning that extend beyond the traditional school day. 

The Bay School does not participate in the USCIS E-Verify program, and we do not sponsor work visas. 

Key Responsibilities

Teaching
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, all teachers are responsible for:

• Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with course teams, the department goals and the school's mission;
• Designing skills-based formative and summative assessments;
• Grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner;
• Communicating regularly with students, parents, guardians, and advisors regarding student progress;
• Having one-on-one student meetings during tutorial period or as needed when on campus;
• Scheduling and attending course team meetings;
• Attending weekly staffulty or department meetings on Tuesday afternoons when applicable.

Advising
Serving as an advisor to a group of 8-10 students (advisors work with the same group of students for four years) 

• Meeting as a group with the advisory once per week for 25 minutes;
• Attending and chaperoning additional grade-level events and special events;
• Participating in grade-level orientation before the first day of class;
• Serving as the primary point person with the school for parents/guardians.

Community Support
All teaching staffulty are expected to support the well-being of our community and the growth of individual students. This includes:

• Attending Morning Meeting three days a week;
• Monitoring a "Flex" block (study hall) one block per week each semester;
• Holding Tutorial at the end of the school day four days a week;
• Modeling community engagement by being present throughout the school day, serving as a club leader, serving on committees and participating in admissions events (as examples);
• Attending Back to School Night in September
• Supporting the admissions program by attending a limited number of admissions events.

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work and understands the social justice dimensions of education;
• Commits to ongoing professional growth;
• Welcomes and learns from feedback;
• Values mindfulness as a practice;
• Is comfortable teaching various levels of high school science, particularly foundational biology and advanced biology courses;
• Values individual learning profiles by teaching in multiple modalities and offering differentiated instruction;
• Employs and is excited by student-centered teaching strategies (project-based, place-based, problem-based, and experiential learning);
• Has experience teaching secondary education and brings a diversity of teaching and life experiences to their work;
• Values collaboration, teamwork, and feedback as a part of professional growth;
• Commits to innovation, professional development, and reinvention;
• Is curious and resourceful;
• Enjoys working with and inspiring high-school learners in all areas of school life.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: A four-year undergraduate degree in Biology or a related field, post-graduate experience preferred in Biology or a related field
• EXPERIENCE: Applicants should ideally have at least 3+ years of teaching experience, although candidates with fewer years of experience will also be considered.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Google Suite and familiarity with PC and Mac platforms and LMS and SMS systems 

Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

Compensation

Salary is based on years of secondary school work or relevant experience. The full-time faculty salary range for the 2025-26 school year is $89,310 to $153,837. Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long-term employees working at least 60% of full time.

Please review our full-time teaching job description here for more details. If interested in the position, please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org) to familiarize yourself with our school, the science curriculum, and our community. If interested in the position, please send all items below to: [email protected], subject line: Biology 26-27.

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School. Please also indicate whether you are open to part-time and/or full-time.
2. Resume/C.V. 
3. A list of references--a minimum of 3, including a current supervisor, departmental colleague, and colleague outside your department.

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Academic-Year 
REPORTS TO: Department Chair and Dean of Faculty
WORK SCHEDULE: Bay teachers are expected to attend their classes, tutorial periods, staffulty and collaborative course team meetings, applicable orientations, and professional development days. See the job description for more details.
AGREEMENT TERM DATES: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
START DATE: July 1, 2026; on-campus work begins August 6, 2026 

Job Description

Bay’s Humanities department is an interdisciplinary department whose courses incorporate the teaching of writing, literature, social studies, art history, religion, and philosophy. Each semester-long class meets three times a week in a rotating block schedule. Bay’s block schedule allows students to delve deeply into problem- and inquiry-based learning across all courses. Bay teachers have a strong commitment to innovative curricular design, collaboration, progressive pedagogy, and social justice--all in service of student learning and growth. Teachers of our core courses have a common prep block and use it to work collaboratively in weekly required course team meetings to ensure alignment of curriculum and assessment among sections/teachers. 

The Bay School does not participate in the USCIS E-Verify program, and we do not sponsor work visas. 

Key Responsibilities

Teaching
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, all teachers are responsible for:

• Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with course teams, the department goals, and the school's mission;
• Designing skills-based formative and summative assessments;
• Grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner;
• Communicating regularly with students, parents, guardians, and advisors regarding student progress;
• Having one-on-one student meetings as needed;
• Scheduling and attending course team meetings;
• Attending weekly staffulty or department meetings on Tuesday afternoons when applicable.

Advising
All full-time teaching staffulty serve as advisors to a group of 8-10 students. (Advisors work with the same group of students for four years).

• Meeting as a group with the advisory once per week for 25 minutes;
• Attending and chaperoning additional grade-level events and special events;
• Participating in grade-level orientation before the first day of class;
• Serving as the primary point person with the school for parents/guardians.

Community Support
All teaching staffulty are expected to support the well-being of our community and the growth of individual students. This includes:

• Attending Morning Meeting three days a week;
• Monitoring a "Flex" block (study hall) one block per week each semester;
• Holding Tutorial at the end of the school day four days a week;
• Modeling community engagement by being present throughout the school day, serving as a club leader, serving on committees and participating in admissions events (as examples);
• Attending Back to School Night in September
• Supporting the admissions program by attending a limited number of admissions events.

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work and understands the social justice dimensions of education;
• Commits to ongoing professional growth;
• Welcomes and learns from feedback;
• Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice;
• Enjoys being in a high school community; 
• Is comfortable teaching skills-based courses, whether core interdisciplinary courses for grades 9-11 or humanities electives for grades 11-12;
• Has substantial experience teaching Social Studies, particularly Civics or U.S. Government, as well as internationally focused upper-level elective courses, such as Comparative Government & Politics, International Relations, or U.S. Foreign Policy;
• Values individual learning profiles by teaching in multiple modalities and offering differentiated instruction;
• Employs and is excited by student-centered teaching strategies (project-based, place-based, problem-based, and experiential learning);
• Has experience teaching secondary education and brings a diversity of teaching and life experiences to their work;
• Values collaboration, teamwork, and feedback as a part of professional growth;
• Commits to innovation, professional development, and reinvention;
• Is curious and resourceful;
• Enjoys working with and inspiring high-school learners in all areas of school life.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: BA required, MA preferred
• EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of teaching in Humanities/Literature/Writing preferred, substantial experience teaching Literature and Writing, preferably in an interdisciplinary environment. 
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Google Suite and familiarity with PC and Mac platforms and LMS and SMS systems

Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

Compensation

Salary is based on years of secondary school work or relevant experience. The full-time faculty salary range for the 2025-26 school year is $89,310 to $153,837. Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long-term employees working at least 60% of full time.

Please review our full-time teaching job description here for more details. If interested in the position, please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org) to familiarize yourself with our school, the humanities curriculum, and our community. If interested in the position, please send all items below to: [email protected], subject line: Humanities 26-27.

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School.
2. Resume/C.V. 
3. A list of references--a minimum of 3, including a current supervisor, departmental colleague, and colleague outside your department.

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Academic Year 
REPORTS TO: Director of Learning Services
CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Learning Services Team, Teaching Staffulty, Deans 
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM 
START DATE: Employment Agreement to begin July 1, 2026, actual work start date TBD in August 2026 
SALARY RANGE: $110,000-$132,000 

Job Description

The Associate Director of Learning Services plays an integral role in supporting students and faculty at the Bay School of San Francisco. This role is responsible primarily for coaching students and parents through the curriculum at Bay, as well as supporting them in securing and managing SAT and ACT accommodations, as well as proctoring SAT and ACT tests. The Associate Director of Learning Services also plays an important role in educating teachers about Learning Disabilities and Differences and supporting their work by being a resource for them. 

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• A master’s degree in education with a concentration in special education, school psychology, and/or educational therapy is preferred. 
• Candidates with a master’s in other fields and related experience as a learning specialist or educational therapist will be considered. 
• Candidates with an advanced degree who are working towards or taking classes in special education, school psychology, educational psychology, and/or educational therapy could also apply.

EXPERIENCE:

• Past experience supporting students with learning differences in an academic setting, preferably high school, for at least three years, five preferred.
• Strong understanding of learning differences and their interplay with the whole student.
• Ability to administer educational screening tools (WIAT-4, WJ-4 Ach, TOWL). 
• Knowledge of the College Board and ACT application and approval process necessary.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Experience with Google Suite necessary
• Assistive technology experience
• Is adept with a variety of educational and office technologies

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: Clear and valid California driver’s license
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, workplace violence prevention training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

• Knowledge/familiarity of state and federal disability laws as they pertain to learning disabilities 
• Ability to work some nights and weekends

Major Responsibilities

• Manages and supports a caseload of students across grades (somewhere between 40 and 60 students) with learning differences, meeting with each student throughout the year to review their progress; helps them understand their learning difference and their accommodations; and coaches them in self-advocacy, student skills, and executive functioning;
• Reads and interprets psychoeducational evaluations. Uses those evaluations to write student learning plans. Keeps detailed records of meetings with students and parents; 
• Applies for and manages PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and ACT accommodations for students. Communicates, keeps detailed records, and documents all steps of the process;
• Coordinates PSAT/NMSQT digital testing at Bay;
• Serves as a key collaborator with teachers, observing classes to learn about Bay’s pedagogy and curricula and offering support, upon request, to teachers as they endeavor to support our students with learning differences; 
• Contributes to the ongoing development of Bay’s learning services systems, curriculum, and technology implementation plans;
• Attends (as necessary) SST (Student Support Team) meetings to discuss student concerns and contribute solutions, offer feedback/expertise to help develop approaches/practices that lead to policy and program development; 
• Attends weekly team meetings with other LS staff to address student, school, and program needs; 
• Represents the Bay School Learning Services team at Admissions events, informing prospective families about the learning support program; 
• Participates in professional development opportunities at Bay and beyond;
• Administers academic screening measures as needed (WIAT-4, WJ-4 Ach, TOWL, etc) to explore student academic concerns; 
• Proctors standardized tests as needed;
• The Associate Director, like her/his/their colleagues, has additional responsibilities to support our students and school, including but not limited to serving as a chaperone and admissions interviewer or file-reader.

Duties That May Be Shared or Divided

• Supports Director of Learning Services in developing programs for Bay PALS meetings; 
• In coordination with the Learning Services team, provides support to the Admissions team in reviewing candidates with diagnosed Learning Disabilities to further understand their academic suitability for the school;
• Facilitates professional development workshops at Faculty Institute, school teaching seminars, and Bay PALS;
• Coordinates with Dean of Faculty and/or Academics on faculty needs for professional development;
• Works with the Director of Technology to determine which software programs may best support LS students. This may include piloting new programs, troubleshooting, and researching.

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills; 
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills including good judgment, and ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with the Bay School community while maintaining appropriate confidentiality;
• Demonstrates a high level of personal and professional integrity;
• Is trustworthy, discreet, and respectful in the handling of confidential or sensitive information; 
• Demonstrates ability to initiate and complete multiple tasks on time with competing priorities and due dates. Solutions oriented, efficient, and able to work independently; 
• Is a critical thinker with impeccable attention to detail;
• Is committed to anti-bias and equity work, both personally and professionally; 
• Values mindfulness as a practice; 
• Enjoys being in a high school community.

If interested in the position, please review our website then submit all of the required materials below to [email protected], subject line: ADLS26

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position open until filled.

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position at Bay and your philosophy of working with adolescents;
• Resume/C.V.;
• Contact list of 3 references, at least one of whom must be a recent supervisor.

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Bay seeks a Director of Development to lead the school’s philanthropic vision at an exciting moment in the school’s growth. With an historic campaign just now starting to enter its quiet phase, the director will be charged with executing the campaign’s strategy, which has been carefully prepared and planned for the last two years in partnership with CCS Fundraising. The next director will also be charged with expanding the annual giving and major gifts programs, building a more robust alumni engagement effort, and bringing more visibility and awareness to issues of stewardship and philanthropy. The Director of Development supervises a small team in the development office, collaborates with an engaged leadership team and Board of Trustees, liaises and partners regularly with the Head of School, and reports to the Chief Advancement & Enrollment Officer. Bay looks forward to welcoming its next Director of Development to begin on or before July 1, 2026.

Priority deadline for submission of all application materials is Monday, February 16.

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Non-Exempt, Full-Year
REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
WORK TERM: March 16, 2026; anticipated six-month term of work minimum 
SALARY RANGE: $34 - $39/hour; Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long term employees working at least 60% of full-time. 

Job Description

The Front Desk Coordinator is an integral part of the administrative support team. They bring a helpful, conscientious spirit to their work in all areas, whether it be data entry or warmly greeting students, staffulty, school families, and visitors to campus. The Front Desk Coordinator reports to the Director of HR, and provides support to administrators in a number of key administrative and functional areas.  

The Bay School does not participate in the USCIS E-Verify program, and we do not sponsor work visas. 

Major Responsibilities

• Maintains a reliable and consistently attentive presence at the front desk, remaining vigilant and aware of security of the building and surrounding areas visible from the front desk; 
• Greets and follows safety protocols regarding visitors; 
• Serves as information hub for questions from current staff, families, and students; 
• Maintains systems of record (SchoolPass, Orah, and MyBay) for Staffulty and student attendance and on-campus presence as well as visitor check-ins and departures; 
• Handles student, family, and community members’ elevated concerns, acting as the first point of contact when an emergency or crisis occurs in the area; 
• Responds to telephone inquiries and directs incoming calls to appropriate personnel; 
• Manages student attendance, overseeing the location of every student throughout the school day; 
• Manages various school calendars; 
• Manages internal room use and conference room reservations; 
• Manages tutors, including intake of tutors and arranging meeting locations; 
• Manages coordination and logistics of annual school portraits for students and Staffulty;  
• Attends operations team meetings; 
• Provides project support for the Emergency Preparedness Team; 
• Provides project support for the CFOO and the Business Office as needed; 
• Works with the Student Life/Counseling team to help direct students in crisis to the appropriate adult on campus; 
• Serves as the main contact for the bus service vendor, and assists families participating in the bus program; 
• Works with the schoolwide database, running reports and queries as needed, such as generating all emergency documentation for off-site field trips; 
• Supports the student emergency and health form collection and review process; 
• Works closely with facilities to ensure school safety at all times; 
• Works closely with the Academic Operations Associate as well as the Director of Facilities to ensure cohesiveness in daily flow; 
• Provides coverage of key daily responsibilities of the Academic Operations Associate in the event of their absence.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree
EXPERIENCE: Two to three years of previous experience in a relevant reception/administrative support role, preferably in a similar setting
COMPUTER SKILLS: Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and strong calendaring and task management skills  
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements including completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Shows evidence of continued commitment to anti-bias and equity work, and understands the social justice dimension of education;
• Commits to ongoing professional growth;
• Welcomes and learns from feedback;
• Enjoys being in a high school community;
• Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice;
• Thrives when given varied tasks and projects;
• Possesses communication skills with the ability to think quickly and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment;
• Highly punctual, efficient, and organized, with the ability to think ahead;
• Has experience with database applications and the ability to adapt to school-specific software;
• Has excellent oral, written, and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Has professional pride in administrative work and sees its importance to the strong functioning of an organization;
• Is able to maintain confidentiality, equanimity, and good humor with demands from multiple constituencies. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time;
• High frequency of viewing a computer monitor;
• Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds;
• The Bay School campus has three separate buildings that are across the street from each other. Classrooms and offices are spread throughout all three buildings. All buildings are ADA compliant. 

If interested in the position, please review our website, then email all of the items below to: Susie McCobb, Executive Assistant to the Heads of School, at: [email protected], subject line: IFDC26

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School.
2. Resume/C.V. 
3. Contact list of 3 references, at least one of whom must be a recent supervisor.

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100%, Exempt, Academic (11 month)
REPORTS TO: Director of College Counseling
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with the ability to work occasional evening/weekend hours depending on events 
START DATE: July 1, 2026 (First on campus day August 3, 2026) 
SALARY: $92,500-$112,00 Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long term employees working at least 60% of full-time

Job Description

The Assistant Director of College Counseling is an integral part of the college counseling team who provides a process that is holistic in nature and focuses the college search process on individual fit.  The Assistant Director works closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the College Counseling Office to develop and implement thoughtful, effective college counseling and test prep strategies, innovative programming and best practices in the context of The Bay School. The Assistant Director provides a framework and guidance to the members of each year’s graduating class through the transition to post-secondary education. 

The Bay School does not participate in the USCIS E-Verify program, and we do not sponsor work visas. 

Major Responsibilities

• Educates, guides, and partners with students and families through all aspects of the college selection, testing, application, admission, and financial aid process in a manner that celebrates each student’s strengths;
• Supports each senior with precise, highly customised academic and college counseling services to include appropriate list construction, holistic essay writing and review, resume creation, interview preparation as well as advising on curriculum choices, standardized testing, and financial aid/scholarship processes;
• Builds trusted relationships and serves as a primary point person with all students and families as they go through the college counseling process;
• Designs and co-teaches a weekly college counseling course;
• Manages highly sensitive and confidential material with discretion;
• Assists in coordinating and presenting at college information programs/events for students and parents;
• Writes a highly personalized, comprehensive school recommendation letter for assigned students (approximately 30) in the senior class;
• Works collaboratively as a member of a high-functioning team and completes administrative tasks as needed (i.e. sending application documents, securing fee waivers, uploading score reports in Scoir, scheduling college representative visits, responding to voicemails/emails within 24 hours, etc.);
• Participates in and contributes to weekly College Counseling office meetings;
• Meets with college representatives (both on and off campus) to cultivate relationships and serves as a liaison with college admissions officers and The Bay School;
• Engages and is involved in professional organizations for personal development and to raise the profile of The Bay School;
• Visits colleges and universities throughout the academic year and attends national and regional conferences and meetings, representing The Bay School. 

Advising and Student Life

A full-time staffulty member serves as an Advisor who works with the same group of students for four years. Each Advisory group has eight students (on average). Advisors serve as a first point of contact and liaison between students/families and the school, and they act as an advocate on behalf of each Advisee. Advising responsibilities include the following: 

• Meets with Advisees and families for conferences in August (prior to the start of school);
• Attends orientations and/or off-site class events (e.g. movie nights, overnights, retreats);
• For 9th grade Advisors, attends 9th grade conferences with Advisee, and parents/guardians;
• Meets once weekly with the Advisory group and meets individually with each advisee about once a month;
• Provides customized course advising for each student to ensure completion of graduation requirements with attention to individual goals while assuring every student is competitive for appropriate college options;
• Conferences with Advisees and (when necessary) communicates with their families at certain reporting intervals in the semester (quarter-term internal report, midterm and end-of-term, and/or when academic or social-emotional concerns arise);
• Works with teachers and school support staff (eg. Learning Services, Class Deans, School Counselors) to ensure Advisees’ academic and social-emotional needs are addressed and met.    

Required Professional Qualities/Abilities

• Strong counseling, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication, both written and oral;
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, varied work environment that includes high volume responsibility and atypical or unpredictable hours and tasks;
• Strong cultural competency, sensitivity, and commitment to equity and belonging;
• Appreciation for and commitment to the mission and precepts of The Bay School;
• Ability to see the big picture and pay close attention to detail;
• Enthusiasm for working with teenagers within a school community;
• Ability to use and effectively employ technology to promote department efficiency, communication, and organization;
• Ability to build trust and work effectively with several constituencies (colleagues, students, parents, and community at large);
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback;
• A lively sense of humor and strong work ethic is essential.  

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Shows evidence of continued commitment to anti-bias and equity work, and understands the social justice dimension of education;
• Commits to ongoing professional growth;
• Welcomes and learns from feedback;
• Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice;
• Has a strong background in secondary school/college counseling, specifically within a high school setting;
• Possesses the ability to think quickly and manage multiple tasks;
• Highly punctual, efficient, and organized; able to think ahead;
• A team-player with a great sense of humor, coupled with a steadfast work ethic is essential.  

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in college counseling and/or college admissions. Knowledge of admission trends, testing policies, financial aid, and individual colleges. 
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency with information technology including Google apps and SCOIR. 
• CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: Clear and valid California driver’s license

Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

If interested in the position, please review our website, then email all of the items below to: Susie McCobb, Executive Assistant to the Heads of School at [email protected] with the subject line: ADCC26.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School.
2. Resume/C.V. 
3. Contact list of 3 references, at least one of whom must be a recent supervisor.