Viewpoint School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 1,200 students in grades TK-12. Viewpoint is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40-acre campus in Calabasas, close to the countless urban and recreational destinations Los Angeles has to offer.

Viewpoint School prioritizes the quality of the student experience within a context of achievement, and encourages broad student participation in academic and co-curricular opportunities. The school community is unified by a shared set of values and seeks always to strengthen its culture of learning, purpose, caring, and challenge. Viewpoint asks teachers to create relational classroom climates conducive to collaboration, creativity, and application. Employees are part of a dynamic community of bright, engaged students and colleagues. Balancing academic achievement with student wellness is also a priority for the School.

We are honored to have been named 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best Place to Work in SoCal by Best Companies Group. Our talented staff are the ones that made this happen and make this a great place to work every day. What makes this news even better? We're hiring!

Viewpoint School is currently seeking a Director of World-Ready Teaching and Learning. The Director of World-Ready Teaching and Learning serves as the primary steward of faculty excellence, instructional coherence, and mission-focused student programming. This role partners with faculty to foster a TK-12 pedagogical approach that is research-informed, aligned, inclusive, and designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing global landscape. This role fosters a culture of continuous professional growth, reflective practice, and instructional excellence. The Director of World-Ready Teaching and Learning serves as a member of the Senior Administrative Team. 

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Advanced instructional leadership skills
• A deep understanding of research-informed teaching, differentiation, and neurodiversity
• Proven ability to build collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to inclusive teaching practices that support belonging, community, and high expectations for all learners
• A nuanced understanding of educational technology and AI literacy, with a focus on their intentional application to elevate teaching and learning

Primary Functions & Strategic Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership & Faculty Growth

• Develop and support a culture of instructional coaching, classroom observation, reflective practice, and timely feedback in partnership with division leaders and department chairs
• Partner with faculty, department chairs, and school leaders to strengthen instructional quality across divisions
• Lead the development and use of evidence-based systems for assessing instructional impact, student learning, and professional growth
• Foster a culture of continuous professional evolution grounded in collaboration, reflection, and shared responsibility for student learning

Professional Learning Systems

• Design, support, and lead professional learning opportunities throughout the school, including Professional Learning Communities, the iGrant Program, and New Faculty Orientation and Onboarding
• Support Department Chairs and School Leaders in identifying professional learning needs and enhancing instructional practice
• Collaborate with school leaders to support, design, and iterate parent education initiatives
• Align professional learning experiences with school priorities, faculty needs, research-informed practice, and student learning goals

Curricular and Pedagogical Alignment

• Play a leadership role on the Educational Council, supporting TK-12 vertical alignment
• Lead or support regular curriculum review cycles, including curriculum documentation, assessment alignment, instructional materials review, and cross-divisional coherence in scope, sequence, rigor, and student experience
• Direct cross-divisional alignment initiatives to ensure a successful academic journey throughout the School
• Support the development of shared pedagogical language, expectations, and practices across grade levels and disciplines
• Use evidence and feedback to support ongoing curriculum refinement and instructional improvement

Educational Technology

• Support faculty in the intentional, ethical, and developmentally appropriate use of educational technology and generative AI to elevate teaching and learning
• Help ensure that technology integration aligns with research-informed pedagogy, student learning goals, and the School’s broader educational vision

Student Support, Differentiation & Inclusive Practice

• Serve as a resource for differentiated instruction, neurodiversity, and support for diverse learning profiles
• Advance inclusive teaching practices that support belonging, community, and high expectations for all learners
• Promote instructional practices that balance academic excellence with student well-being, agency, and growth

World-Ready Programming & Strategic Initiatives

• Serve as coordinator for the Global, STEM, and Literary Scholars Programs
• Work closely with College Counseling on the CareerPoint Program
• Serve as a leader in World Ready Week teacher and student preparation
• Continuously evaluate and iterate “World-Ready” program initiatives

Compensation: Anticipated compensation is $125,000-$160,000, depending on experience.