Director of Teaching & Learning
Full-time Position Beginning Summer 2025 

PS1 Pluralistic School is a small (200 students), independent elementary school serving grades K-6, located in the heart of Santa Monica. Established in 1971, PS1 is founded on the belief that a community is enriched when individual differences are respected, honored, and welcomed. We seek a dynamic individual with extensive experience in elementary education as both a teacher and a coach/administrator. This person is an integral member of our Senior Administrative team and our LEARN team, providing educational leadership in the areas of curricular and program development. The Director of Teaching and Learning plays an essential role in the development and rollout of new commitments and initiatives tied to our strategic plan. This is a year-round position, functioning as a thought partner and reporting directly to the Head of School.  

Major duties and responsibilities include the following:  

- Serve as both a leader and member in the building of a collaborative, interactive team of teaching and learning professionals. 

- Provide guidance and leadership in the formation and implementation of the academic and social-emotional curriculum and programs on campus and in the student and faculty assessment process. 

- Serve as the curricular leader in the school, conducting regular meetings with faculty to engage in the collaborative planning and ongoing learning needed to be at the forefront of pluralistic and progressive education.  

- Serve as a vital communication link between and among faculty and administration. In addition to faculty and specialists, this person also supervises and leads the LEARN Team, consisting also of the full-time Child Development and Literacy and Math Learning Specialists. 

- Serve as administrative liaison between faculty and parents in matters relating to a student’s progress. 

- Be a strong active presence in all classrooms as an observer, a supporter, a teacher, a facilitator, and a co-worker. Encourage and support all faculty in their pursuit of excellence in education and their own professional growth, while also fostering their own unique lens and passions.  

- Observe, supervise, and evaluate faculty to assure shared goals, outcomes, scope and sequence, objectives, benchmarks, and continuity of skills and values in accordance with the school’s mission and vision.  

- Support faculty professional development, visits to other classrooms and other schools, and school community curricular events. Help with traditions and new initiatives within classrooms, clusters, and school.  

The position requires excellent communication and leadership skills, expertise in curriculum design and implementation, prior experience in school administration, and knowledge of, and personal preference for, principles of progressive education. Salary and benefits are competitive. The salary range is $145k-$175k, depending on experience. EOE. For more details about PS1, visit our website at www.psone.org. 

PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES STATEMENTS: 

Vision Statement - Many voices build a better world
Mission Statement - To spark curious and critical thinkers who confidently contribute to their communities.
Core Values - Learn with joy; Discover your full self; Honor our lived experiences; Be part of something bigger

Please send your resume and a 1-2 page statement of purpose to: employment@psone.org (FAX to 310-395-1093).

About PS1 Pluralistic School

K-6 Elementary School PS1 MISSION STATEMENT PS1's Mission is to spark curious and critical thinkers who confidently contribute to their communities.

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