Career Center

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 770 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond. The core values of the community are safety, trust, respect, belonging, and inclusion. Stevenson offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. 

At present, Stevenson has a somewhat unique administrative structure, with a single administrator overseeing two divisions, spanning the elementary and middle school years. A planned internal move at the administration level has presented the opportunity to examine this structure and determine that dedicated division head-level leadership specific to each distinct division will more fully support optimal delivery of the School’s program and mission. As a result, Stevenson School has two robust leadership opportunities for 2023-24 academic year.

Stevenson School is excited to announce the creation of two new academic leadership positions, head of lower division, grades PK - 4, and head of middle division, grades 5 - 8. Each respective division head will report to the president of the school, ensuring an ideal continuum of program and curriculum for grades PK - 12 and bolstering cohesive community and culture across both campuses.

Stevenson School seeks a Head of Middle Division, Grades 5-8, to start July 1, 2023. This newly added position reports directly to the president of the School and is a member of the senior administrative team. The successful candidate will have a passion for middle years education and the vision and leadership skills to lead the division and its 21-member faculty team towards continued excellence in delivery of an academic experience of the highest caliber. The head of the middle division (HMD) will demonstrate critical achievement as both an instructor and administrator working with this age group such that they will be able to credibly and effectively inspire, mentor, and guide faculty in all areas of practice including curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment, and appropriately engage with the parent community to engender confidence in and understanding of program and practices. 

With an average enrollment of 135-140 students, the middle division is housed on a stunningly picturesque campus in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. With spacious, light-filled classrooms, science labs, library, choral and instrumental music instruction space, visual arts studio, student garden, lunch cafe, an abundance of outdoor spaces, and ocean views, Stevenson’s middle division presents an idyllic setting for learning and enrichment.

Middle division students learn how to meet academic and intellectual challenges in a supportive, learner-centered environment that cultivates a  growth mindset. The daily schedule reflects an understanding of how students learn and live best. Four 70-minute class blocks allow for deep, patient academic engagement. Regular breaks allow for nourishing community experiences and restorative play. Advisory groups serve as a means by which teachers can provide additional supportive coaching for middle division students as they move from childhood to young adulthood. The After-School Program—included in each student’s tuition—provides structured, fun opportunities to gain new skills and pursue interests in the arts, STEM, and fitness. Middle division athletics include team sports that provide an opportunity to teach leadership, teamwork, and the importance of being part of something bigger than oneself. 

Middle division program and operation is supported by a recent external review that provided an objective assessment of the program, informing a subsequent focus on critical inquiry as the guiding principle underpinning the division’s curriculum and pedagogy.

Responsibilities Include:

• Administrative oversight of all aspects of the middle division including academics, co-curricular program, student life, division schedule, and parent communication

• Supervision of faculty members across the full scope of their professional practice including ongoing evaluation and enhancement of curriculum and pedagogical approaches to effectively deliver an educational experience that will lead to success in learning objectives

• Effective articulation of the mission of the school and middle division program to all constituencies; faculty, students, current and prospective parents, school leadership, and trustees
• Active participation as a member of the school’s senior administrative team
• Oversight of ongoing development of faculty via meaningful professional learning opportunities, coaching, observation, and evaluation to support effective implementation of a wide range of pedagogical tools and strategies appropriate to each developmental stage
• Development and leadership of a consistent and productive teacher evaluation model to promote continual growth and achievement of excellence in teaching and learning
• Partnership with DEI office to meaningfully incorporate an equity and inclusion lens into all aspects of division programming and curriculum to optimize the experience of faculty and students and ensure an inclusive learning environment in which all students feel seen, heard, valued, and represented
• Development and oversight of a consistent, empathetic, and meaningful disciplinary process that includes clear communication of expectations and outcomes to students, parents, and faculty

• Partnership with the Dean of Enrollment Management to recruit and retain a diverse, talented and engaged student body and provide meaningful onboarding for students and families new to Stevenson

• Collaboration with the heads of the lower and upper divisions on the scope and sequence of curriculum and program, PK - 12
• Continued development and implementation of an effective social-emotional learning (SEL) program and incorporation of SEL into all aspects of middle division programming
• Active engagement in recruitment, onboarding, and retention of faculty and staff

• Collaboration with the director of community engagement to design and deliver meaningful and effective onboarding for new faculty, including Stevenson’s annual Summer Faculty Symposium

• Budgetary oversight including collaboration with the CFO and controller to annually project, build and maintain division budget
• Preparation and delivery of timely, comprehensive, accurate, well-written, quarterly board reports, and other periodic updates, as directed or required
• Active engagement and participation in the Stevenson School community, including attendance of academic, athletic and performing arts events
• Other duties as assigned by the School president

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of administrative leadership experience within an independent or public school setting(s) at this grade level
• Advanced degree in education, or related
• Demonstrated background in student-centered teaching, inquiry-based learning,  project-based learning, implementation of a wide array of pedagogical approaches to support divergent learning styles, and a variety of assessment methods
• Comprehensive understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of students
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school leadership team
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community
• Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stevenson is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews. 

In addition to competitive salary, Stevenson is pleased to provide a comprehensive benefits package. Housing support is offered for eligible employees. Resources to support advanced degree work, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel, are also available. Meals are provided throughout the day when school is in session.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume to:

Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources

About Stevenson School

Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective co-educational boarding and day school with 750 students and 30 buildings on 50 acres of land and two campuses. The 500-student upper division, comprised of grades 9-12, is located on the Pebble Beach Campus, where about 60% of students reside in six faculty-supervised dormitories; the lower and middle divisions, totaling 250 students in grades PK-8, are located on the Carmel Campus. As an American school with a global sensibility, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover ourselves in the world and thus contribute to its transformation. We believe that one’s education is best pursued in the company of others, for others’ benefit as well as one’s own. Our Latin motto—Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (Gentle in manner, resolute in action)—inspires humility and perseverance. Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in college and beyond, to foster their passion for learning and achievement, and to help them shape a joyful life. In keeping with this project, Stevenson seeks to: •Train students in critical academic, intellectual, social, and emotional skills; •H...elp students to develop honor and integrity; •Teach students to engage productively and peacefully with others; •Nurture students’ ambitions and healthy pursuit of excellence; •Balance convention and innovation such that we remain true to our enduring values and relevant to the emerging needs of the present generation of students. We expect all members of our community to be: •Devoted to our tenets of scholarship and citizenship; •Honest, honorable, and empathetic; •Able to examine and be responsible for their beliefs and behavior, respectful of the consequences that attend both; •Willing to risk failure in the pursuit of wisdom; •Committed to global literacy, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. Stevenson offers its students, faculty, and staff a values-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive beauty, ecological biodiversity, and contemplative culture of the Central Coast.

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