Employment Opportunities

Please address all correspondence to:

Faculty and Staff Positions:

Tammy Sweet-Hernandez
Director of Human Resources
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
[email protected]

Athletic Positions:

Jon Ellinghouse
Head of Athletics
20801 Rinaldi Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
[email protected]

All Other Inquiries

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The Sierra Canyon Upper Campus seeks a Wellness Director for the 2026-2027 school year. The Director of Wellness leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate wellness program for students in Grades 7–12. This role promotes a proactive, school-wide culture of mental health, emotional well-being, and resilience through programming, student support, and faculty collaboration. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned. 

Program Development and Implementation

• Design and deliver wellness curriculum for the grades 7–12 Advisory program  
• Collaborate on and support wellness-related content for school assemblies  
• Lead the Wellness Ambassador Program with student volunteers to design and implement wellness initiatives  
• Plan and coordinate co-curricular activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being across campus  

Student Support

• Provide individual wellness coaching to students during designated office hours
• Serve as a resource for students navigating social-emotional challenges  
• Identify students in need of additional support and make referrals to appropriate outside professionals when necessary  
• Assist with crisis response and management in collaboration with school leadership and counseling professionals
• Participate actively on Student Support Teams for Grades 7–9 and 10–12  

Faculty and Staff Development

• Develop and facilitate professional development sessions for faculty on topics related to student mental health, wellness, and adolescent development  
• Partner with faculty to integrate wellness practices into the broader student experience  

Curriculum and Instruction

• Teach at least one course related to wellness, psychology, or human development, as assigned  

Qualifications:

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, or a related field  
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational or clinical setting  
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, mental health, and wellness practices  
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills  

Expected compensation falls within the range of $90,000 - $115,000, depending upon experience.

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten-12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Six and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades Seven through Twelve. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are roughly 500 students on the Lower Campus and 670 students on the Upper Campus with 134 students in the Class of 2026.  

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide an exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

Explore the Director of Advancement opportunity at Sierra Canyon School. Click below to view the full position description, learn more about the role and qualifications, and submit your application.

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The Sierra Canyon Athletic Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer. The duties of the Athletic Trainer include, but are not limited to, prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, health care administration, and professional development and responsibility as specified in the Domains of the NATA Certified Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Trainer serves as a liaison between physicians, coaches, athletes, and parents. The Athletic Trainer ensures that players participate only when physically able and that any physician instructions are understood and followed. The Athletic Trainer will coordinate with the Sports Medicine team and the Athletic Director to ensure staffing of the athletic training room and coverage for all required events.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercise supervisory responsibility for student athlete safety and discretion in making meaningful safety and health decisions
• Provide first aid, injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention for students
• Act decisively and prudently in emergency and life-threatening situations 
• Provide coverage at home events and practices
• Conduct IMPACT testing, organization, and clearance for all teams
• Develop and implement injury management protocols and emergency action plans
• Provide injury reports to coaches and other school personnel and parents on injuries and status of student athletes under treatment
• Maintain all forms, reports, and medical records and treatment logs related to athletic injuries, student rehabilitation, and CIF required athletic clearance
• Provide injury reports to coaches and other school personnel on injuries and status of student athletes with severe injuries
• Acting as liaison between coaches and athletes in injury matters
• Maintain a clean, organized, and effective athletic training room
• Travel with teams to away meets, events, and competitions when assigned

Qualifications:

• Years of experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience at the secondary school level

• Education: Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Health and Human Performance, Exercise Science, or another related field that the athletic training curriculum is in from a 4-year university/college. Master’s degree is preferable.

• Certifications/Licenses: Must be BOC certified and be in good standing with NATA and BOC. NPI number required. Must be current in First Aid/CPR/AED at a BLS level or higher.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must communicate effectively with all department members as well as with all grade level students, instructional faculty, and athletic community.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math skills required for accurate records, score keeping, time sheets, and department inventories.

• REASONING ABILITY: Must be able to use independent thinking and judgement in situations regarding students and other employees in the department.  Problem solving, conflict resolution, and student advocacy skills are all a part of this position.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Carries sports bags to and from games containing first aid kit, ice packs, emergency forms, snacks, water, and any equipment needed for games.

  • Requires long periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping and squatting.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Primarily an outside working environment on either a playground or field in weather that varies from season to season and surfaces that can vary in texture and may be uneven.

Expected compensation falls within the range of $70,000 - $85,000, depending upon experience.

Reports To: Jon Ellinghouse - Head of Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Start Date: June 1, 2026

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten-12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Six and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades Seven through Twelve. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are roughly 500 students on the Lower Campus and 670 students on the Upper Campus with 134 students in the Class of 2026.  

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide an exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

The Sierra Canyon Upper Campus seeks a dynamic and experienced History teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of their discipline and a passion for historical study. Candidates should demonstrate abilities to develop students' historical thinking skills, foster students' development as informed and ethical citizens of the world, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and teach research and writing skills.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree in history, with an advanced degree and experience in teaching in independent schools. The strongest applicants will have experience teaching AP classes (United States, European and World History, Micro and Macro Economics, or United States Government), and/or experience teaching middle school classes.

Full-time teachers at Sierra Canyon are responsible for five class sections, a grade level advisory, and supporting community activities throughout the year. Classes meet four times a week in an eight-day rotating schedule.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Education: BA in History Required, MA or Ph.D. in History preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years of teaching in independent schools, with experience teaching AP classes and/or Middle School classes preferred.

Teaching Expectations:

• Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with course team teachers
• Help the department chair meet the department goals and the School's mission
• Design skills-based formative and summative assessments that accurately reflect mastery of content knowledge and skill
• Grade student work and provide feedback in a timely manner
• Update course assignments, test/quiz information, and homework regularly through the learning management system (Blackbaud) to provide students with due dates and supplemental material
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding student progress
• Attend weekly faculty meetings on Wednesday afternoons
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, or school visits for professional development

Expected compensation falls within the range of $70,000 - $105,000, depending upon experience.

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten-12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Six and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades Seven through Twelve. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are roughly 500 students on the Lower Campus and 670 students on the Upper Campus with 134 students in the Class of 2026.  

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide an exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

Sierra Canyon seeks Lower School candidates for the Associate Teacher position who will work with the classroom lead teacher in specific grade levels, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, to maintain a learning environment that supports the Mission and Core Values of the School, beginning in August 2026. Candidates should possess a genuine interest in pursuing a career in private independent school education and have the experiential and/or educational background that demonstrates this. If you would like a better understanding about the advantages of working in a private independent school, review this brief article.

This is a full-time position and boasts a competitive salary with full benefits. 

Description of Major Expectations

This position includes and is not limited to the following expectations:   

• Work with teachers and staff to ensure the greatest academic, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development as possible for all students.   
• Actively teach with a full understanding of Sierra Canyon’s core and affective curriculum in mind, reinforcing the School’s programs like Singapore Math, Writers Workshop, Fundations, Guided Reading, our social emotional learning, et al.
• Communicate to community members with dignity and respect, maintaining a professional attitude and confidentiality as necessary.  
• Provide instructional and clerical support for the lead classroom teacher.  
• Support and assist children in learning class material under the lead teacher's direction and guidance including whole and small group, and one-on-one instruction.
• Lead class when asked as directed by the lead teacher and administration.   
• Provide students with personalized support and attention in different frameworks common to the academic day including group, small and individual classes and centers.  
• Become familiar with the pedagogy, materials, and resources that the School provides.   
• Faithfully and knowledgably report on student growth and challenges, observing any concerns or praise that is noteworthy and necessary to assure student progress including those reports that require discretion and sensitivity.   
• Supervise students at all times of the day to ensure safety and health including, but not limited to the playground, specialist classes, recess and lunch, et al.   
• Maintain all classroom resources in an organized and intentional fashion commensurate with lead teacher and administrative direction.   
• Participate in relevant experiential learning opportunities like field trips when necessary.
• Assist in any special events, projects or duties as directed by Sierra Canyon administration.   
• Help to maintain a clean, neat, and organized classroom, and promote healthy personal hygiene habits of students.  
• Engage in other duties as assigned by the Lower School Director. 

Professional Qualifications 

• Experience working with elementary aged children in a school setting preferred. 
• Experience working in an independent school environment preferred. 
• A minimum of a college degree and teacher certification.   
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education.

Personal Characteristics

• Team oriented with the ability to work effectively with grade-level and divisional faculty and staff, as well as other members of the School, including the administrative team, other faculty members, parents, and students. 
• Positive, enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable, and warm personality.
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and success oriented.

Expected compensation falls within the range of $28 - $32 per hour, depending upon experience.

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten-12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Six and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades Seven through Twelve. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are roughly 500 students on the Lower Campus and 670 students on the Upper Campus with 134 students in the Class of 2026.  

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide an exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

Sierra Canyon School is seeking a passionate and experienced Spanish teacher to serve as a full-time long-term substitute beginning in August 2026 from the start of the academic year ending in December 2026. 

Teaching Responsibilities: 

• The position involves teaching a combination of five sections of Spanish, ranging from Spanish I to III. Student-centered methodologies and experience teaching collaboratively with colleagues are key attributes of this position. 
• The candidate must also demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively on team teaching and horizontal and vertical alignment. 
• Teachers are expected to meet with students outside of class for support, communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. 
• Other responsibilities include those that are normally part of a private independent school commitment such as weekly duties and positive interactions with students, parents, colleagues as well as membership in the community by attending different events.  

Qualifications: 

Candidates hold many experiences and possess many of the following qualities and experiences: 

• Experience teaching in independent schools 
• The interest, initiative, and energy to thrive in a lively and fast-paced academic community 
• A sense of humor, humility, and the ability to work as part of a team within one’s own division, as a member of the World Language Department, and as an integral part of the faculty 

Expected compensation falls within the range of $60,000 - $95,000, depending upon experience. 

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten-12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Six and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades Seven through Twelve. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are roughly 500 students on the Lower Campus and 670 students on the Upper Campus with 134 students in the Class of 2026.  

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide an exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated educator to join our Science Department in creating a dynamic space of learning. Sierra Canyon School is a place to build and develop your career in service of our core values: Excellence, Integrity, Community, Independence, and Perspective. The School seeks to provide its students with a challenging, innovative curriculum in a collaborative community to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and open dialogue. Our vision is that every student graduates with the skills to ensure they are informed, competent, critical thinkers who know how to dissect the world with their own abilities and be prepared for college, career, or wherever their journey takes them.

We are seeking a full-time science teacher with content specific expertise in Chemistry, with experience teaching AP Chemistry preferred. Full-time teachers at Sierra Canyon School are responsible for five class sections, a grade level advisory, and supporting community activities throughout the year. Classes meets 4 times a week in an 8-day rotating schedule.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Education: B.S. in Chemistry Required, M.S. in Chemistry Preferred, or B.S. in any science discipline with extensive coursework in Chemistry
• Experience: 1-2 years of teaching in the sciences at the middle or high school level

Teaching Expectations:

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

• Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with course team teachers
• Help Department Chair meet the department goals and the School's mission
• Design skills-based formative and summative assessments which accurately reflect mastery of content knowledge and skill
• Grade student work and provide feedback in a timely manner
• Create regular laboratory experiences and provide students with hands-on experiences with laboratory equipment and associated technology
• Update course assignments, test/quiz information, and homework regularly through learning management system (Blackbaud) to provide students with due dates and supplemental material
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding student progress
• Attend weekly faculty meetings on Wednesday afternoons
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, or school visitations for professional development

Expected compensation falls within the range of $70,000 - $105,000, depending upon experience.

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten-12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Six and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in Grades Seven through Twelve. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are roughly 500 students on the Lower Campus and 670 students on the Upper Campus with 134 students in the Class of 2026.  

At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide an exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.