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Working at Bay

The Bay School of San Francisco is an independent, college preparatory high school located in Presidio National Park.

 

Our staff and faculty members—collectively called “staffulty”—foster and model curiosity, critical thinking, intentionality, good humor, and respect for diversity. They shape our close-knit community, and as co-builders of an innovative high school, contribute to a distinctively positive culture. Bay students display uncommon intellectual engagement and are curious, creative collaborators. The result is a rewarding environment in which to work.

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The Bay School does not discriminate on the basis of SOGIE (sexual orientation or gender identity expression), race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to having a community that reflects the diversity of the Bay Area. We hold the highest standards for respectful relationships among peers and students and strive to live by the school’s precepts. We strongly encourage those with a demonstrated dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation and student-centered education to apply. We encourage BIPOC candidates to apply.

We invite you to learn more about who we are: Check out Bay's precepts, our approach to teaching, and our unique Immersives program. 

Please note

You must be eligible to teach/work in the United States; Bay does not sponsor work visas.

Our Faculty

Nearly 80 percent of Bay teachers hold advanced degrees. They value individual learning styles and demonstrate adaptability and innovation in their work with students. Teachers guide students in developing the habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that will prepare them to thrive in a dynamic world. Faculty often collaborate to develop new curriculum, and multidisciplinary learning has always been central to our program.

Teaching at Bay

One of the most exciting aspects of working at Bay is the emphasis on professional development. Teachers have ample opportunity to continue learning in their subject areas but also to develop new skills, learn to teach with a lens for equity and antiracism, and learn new tools. Our staffulty are enthusiastic about sharing what they’ve learned through in-house workshops and frequently create mini-PD lunchtime sessions for their colleagues.

What We Look For

Bay’s ideal faculty candidates have experience in the following:

  • Developing constructivist, student-centered classrooms
  • Working effectively with a range of students
  • Thinking broadly and creatively about curriculum and pedagogy
  • Weaving mindfulness and ethical/spiritual considerations into the curriculum and classroom 

They also:

  • Resonate with the school’s mission and precepts
  • Demonstrate variety and adaptability in teaching and assessment methods
  • Value individual learning styles
  • Bring a diversity of teaching and life experience
  • Value collegial collaboration to improve the curriculum and student experience as well as their own craft
  • Dedicate themselves to anti-bias and equity work
  • Commit to pedagogy development, innovation, professional growth, and reinvention
  • Demonstrate a passion for subject matter as well as for teaching and learning
  • Enjoy working with high school learners

Open Teaching Positions

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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.

Download the complete job posting

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.

Download the complete job posting

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.

Open Administrative Positions

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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.

Download the complete job posting

EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Academic Year 
REPORTS TO: Director of Learning Services
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., with the ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours, depending on events. 
START DATE: August 4, 2026 There is some transition work that may be completed in July as needed. 
SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $110,000 Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long term employees working at least 60% of full-time 

Job Description

The Learning Specialist collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and parents to help our students unlock their individual and collective potential. With the Director and Associate Director of Learning Services they develop and implement a strategic vision for helping our students develop self-awareness and skills in self-advocacy, executive functioning, and successful scholarship; they also work to help our teachers and staff grow and excel in their support for students with learning differences. 

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

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
  • Knowledge/familiarity of state and federal disability laws as they pertain to learning disabilities

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.

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;
  • 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) weekly SST (Student Support Team) meetings to discuss student concerns and contribute solutions, offers feedback/expertise to help develop approaches/practices that lead to policy and program development;
  • Observes classes to stay abreast of teachers’ curriculum content, learning expectations, teaching tools, processes, and styles of communication;
  • Attends weekly team meetings with other LS staff to address student, school, and program needs;
  • Represents the Bay School learning services team at open house events, informing prospective families about the learning support program;
  • Participates in professional development opportunities at Bay and beyond;
  • Proctors and supports standardized tests as needed;
  • Additional responsibilities to support our students and school, including but not limited to serving as a chaperone at social events and admissions interviewer or file-reader. 

Duties That May Be Shared or Divided

  • Collaborates closely with the Learning Services team in organizing and facilitating school-wide programs including Bay’s Learning Services student affinity space, parent education programs, and faculty development sessions;
  • Facilitates professional development workshops at Faculty Institute, in-service days or at Bay’s after school teaching seminars. Coordinates with the Learning Services department and Dean of Faculty on faculty needs for professional development;
  • Supports the Learning Services team in developing programs for Bay Parent Education meetings. Attends each of these sessions. Takes notes and/or records the session if on Zoom, edits notes, and sends to the Director for publication to the community;
  • Directs the Learning Services Mentor Program. Serves (if necessary) as a staffulty advisor to a Neurodiversity affinity group (if formed);
  • In coordination with the Director of Learning Services and the Associate Director, provides support to the Admissions team in reviewing candidates with diagnosed Learning Disabilities and suspected learning challenges to further understand their academic suitability for the school;
  • Maintain databases, Learning Services bulletin boards, and neurodiversity walls around 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 and centering the student experience;
  • 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; able to think ahead and plan and anticipate;
  • Has excellent oral, written, and cross-cultural communication skills;
  • Can toggle between the meta and micro view of the work to apply theories to practice;
  • Collaborates with all constituencies and steps forward or back to lead as the situation requires;
  • 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. 

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: LS2627

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Full-Year
REPORTS TO: Chief Advancement & Enrollment Officer
WORK SCHEDULE: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. with the ability to work occasional extended weekday hours, some nights, and some weekends depending on office needs 
START DATE: July 1, 2026; First day on campus July 6, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $115,000 Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long term employees working at least 60% of full-time

Job Description

The Admission and Enrollment Data Manager plays a central role on the enrollment team by ensuring the effective management, analysis, and strategic use of admissions data while also serving as an active member of the admissions team supporting prospective students and families throughout the enrollment process.

This position oversees the admissions database and related systems, ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and strategic use of information that informs enrollment strategy and decision-making. Working closely with the Chief Advancement and Enrollment Officer and the admissions team, the Admission and Enrollment Data Manager develops and maintains systems that track the full admissions funnel, from inquiry through enrollment and retention, and produces clear analyses that guide recruitment, yield, and enrollment planning.

In addition to data and systems leadership, this role contributes to the admissions program by engaging with prospective families, supporting admissions events, and helping ensure a welcoming and well-organized admissions experience for students and caregivers. Success in this role requires a combination of data analysis, operational organization, interpersonal skill, and cross-functional collaboration, along with a strong commitment to the school’s mission and values.

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

Major Responsibilities

Admissions Data Systems and CRM Management 

  • Manages and maintains the admissions and enrollment database (e.g., Veracross, Ravenna, or similar CRM platforms);
  • Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of admissions and enrollment data;
  • Builds and maintains admissions workflows, application processes, and online portals;
  • Develops systems to track prospective families across the admissions funnel from inquiry through enrollment;
  • Maintains data structures and records related to outreach, recruitment, and enrollment trends;
  • Supports data integration across admissions, financial aid, and advancement systems;
  • Maintains adherence to institutional data management policies and procedures. 

Enrollment Data Analysis and Reporting

  • Tracks and analyzes key admissions metrics including inquiries, applications, yield, enrollment, and attrition;
  • Produces regular reports and dashboards to support enrollment strategy and operational decision-making;
  • Develops predictive models and forecasting tools to inform strategic enrollment planning;
  • Conducts post-cycle analysis of recruitment and admissions outcomes;
  • Presents data and insights in clear formats for internal audiences including administrators and school leadership;
  • Partners with marketing and communications colleagues to evaluate recruitment and outreach effectiveness. 

Admissions Operations and Process Management 

  • Manages the operational flow of the admissions process, including application materials and applicant record management;
  • Prepares enrollment documentation and coordinate enrollment confirmations in partnership with the admissions team and business office;
  • Manages systems supporting event registration, scheduling, and family communication;
  • Supports the creation and analysis of admissions surveys and feedback tools;
  • Maintains organized digital systems that support efficient admissions workflows;
  • Identifies opportunities to improve operational processes and the prospective family experience.

Student and Family Engagement

  • Serves as a welcoming point of contact for prospective students and families throughout the admissions process;
  • Responds to inquiries from prospective families with professionalism, warmth, and clear information about the school and admissions process;
  • Supports prospective families navigating application and financial aid processes, including tracking missing materials and ensuring timely communication;
  • Participates in admissions events such as open houses, student visit days, and community outreach programs;
  • Assists in coordinating student visit programs and supporting student ambassadors or tour guides;
  • Conducts or support campus tours and information sessions as needed;
  • Builds positive relationships with prospective students, families, school partners, and access organizations. 

Collaboration and Community Engagement

  • Works closely with admissions colleagues to support recruitment strategies and enrollment goals;
  • Partners with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors to ensure a coordinated admissions experience;
  • Maintains a visible and engaged presence within the school community;
  • Participates in professional development related to enrollment management, admissions data systems, and independent school admissions practices;
  • Supports schoolwide events and initiatives that contribute to community engagement and student experience. 

Major Shared Responsibilities

  • Understands issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within an independent school context and work to strategically advance DEI in work and outcomes of the admissions team;
  • Leads school tours and speaks to groups of prospective students and families;
  • Conducts interviews with prospective students;
  • Assists in the supervision of student volunteers as tour guides and ambassadors;
  • Assists in the daily operations of the student visit program.      

Required Professional Qualities/Abilities

  • Demonstrates strong cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and families who represent a broad range of backgrounds and experiences;
  • Shows curiosity about data, systems and process improvement, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness;
  • Welcomes feedback, commits to ongoing professional learning, and demonstrates flexibility and resilience in a dynamic and fast-paced school environment;
  • Builds and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners, contributing to a welcoming and supportive admissions experience;
  • Exercises sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information;
  • Demonstrates the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, contributing to both long-term enrollment strategy and the day-to-day effectiveness of admissions operations;
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear insights that support admissions and enrollment decision-making;
  • Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats, including the ability to explain data and operational processes;
  • Possesses excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, manage multiple projects, and maintain careful attention to detail. 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Finds resonance with The Bay School’s mission, philosophy, and precepts and enjoys being an active contributor to a vibrant high school community;
  • 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;
  • Thrives when given varied tasks and projects;
  • Possesses the ability to think quickly and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment;
  • Highly punctual, efficient, and organized; able to think ahead;
  • Has excellent oral, written, and cross-cultural communication skills;
  • Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice. 

Requirements

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or relevant professional training preferred; 
  • EXPERIENCE: 4-8 years of relevant experience with data management, analytics, operations, admission or institutional research. Experience with CRM or database systems in a customer-facing environment and experience in a school, nonprofit organization preferred; 
  • COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis tools necessary along with experience with enrollment CRM platforms such as Ravenna. Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and a strong ability and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies; 
  • CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: A valid and clear California driver's license and the ability to drive self and/or students to school visits and functions away from campus

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.  

If interested in the position, please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org), then email all of the items below to Susie McCobb, Executive Assistant to the Heads of School, at: [email protected] with the subject line: AEDM26

  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.

Download the complete job posting

EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Full-Year
REPORTS TO: Chief Advancement & Enrollment Officer
WORK SCHEDULE: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. with the ability to work occasional extended weekday hours, some nights, and some weekends depending on office needs 
START DATE: July 1, 2026; First day on campus July 6, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $135,000 Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long term employees working at least 60% of full-time

Job Description

The Sr. Associate/Associate Director of Admission supports the overall work of the Admissions Office and plays a key role in recruiting, enrolling, and welcoming a diverse and talented student body to The Bay School of San Francisco. This role serves as a primary liaison between the Admissions Office and prospective students and families through email, phone, and in-person interactions.

The Sr. Associate/Associate Director works collaboratively with the admissions team to implement strategic recruitment and enrollment initiatives, guide families through the admissions and flexible tuition processes, and represent the school at both on-campus and off-campus events. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and the ability to communicate the mission and distinctive educational experience of Bay to a wide range of audiences.

As a member of the admissions team, the Sr. Associate/Associate Director contributes to a welcoming and mission-aligned admissions process while helping to ensure the efficient operation of the office and the successful achievement of annual enrollment goals. 

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

Major Responsibilities

Admissions Recruitment and Family Engagement

  • Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students and families, responding to inquiries via phone, email, and in person with warmth and professionalism;
  • Guides prospective families through the admissions and flexible tuition processes, including tracking application completion and providing follow-up communication regarding required materials;
  • Conducts interviews with prospective applicants and families;
  • Leads campus tours and present to prospective families at information sessions and admissions events;
  • Represents the school at admissions events, school fairs, middle school visits, and community outreach programs;
  • Builds and maintain relationships with middle school administrators, counselors, access organizations, and community partners;
  • Develops a deep knowledge of Bay’s mission, academic program, and student experience in order to effectively communicate the value of a Bay education;
  • Partners with marketing and communications to develop content and materials to support prospective student and family engagement. 

Admissions Process and Evaluation

  • Manages a caseload of applicant files and participate in the review and evaluation of applications;
  • Reads and assess admissions files and contribute to admissions decision-making discussions;
  • Assists with the collection and processing of enrollment and re-enrollment contracts;
  • Monitors admissions process workflows to ensure timely completion of application materials and communications with families. 

Admissions Events and Outreach

  • Coordinates planning efforts and execution for admissions events such as open houses, student visit days, and community programs, including communication with families, event logistics, and follow-up;
  • Recruits, trains, and coordinates parent and student ambassadors who support tours and admissions events;
  • Represents the school at on-campus and off-campus student recruitment opportunities. 

Collaboration and Community Engagement

  • Collaborates closely with admissions colleagues to implement strategic recruitment and enrollment initiatives;
  • Partners with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors to ensure a welcoming and authentic admissions experience for prospective families;
  • Supports office projects and initiatives that improve the admissions process and enhance the prospective family experience;
  • Maintains an active and visible presence within the school community;
  • Supports schoolwide programs and activities such as flex blocks, field trips, Immersives, and community events as needed. 

Major Shared Responsibilities

  • Understands issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within an independent school context and work to strategically advance DEI in work and outcomes of the admissions team;
  • Leads school tours and speaks to groups of prospective students and families;
  • Conducts interviews with prospective students;
  • Liaises with middle school transition counselors, school officials, and access programs to advise them on placement for their students and families. 

Required Professional Qualities/Abilities

  • Demonstrates strong cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and families who represent a broad range of backgrounds and experiences;
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners;
  • Ability to see both the big picture and the details in supporting admissions and enrollment goals;
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies across the school community;
  • Ability to advocate for the school and communicate its mission and programs with authenticity and enthusiasm;
  • Ability to use technology effectively to support communication, organization, and admissions operations;
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced environment;
  • Flexibility, creativity, and openness to feedback in a collaborative workplace;
  • A strong team-oriented work ethic, positive attitude, and sense of humor;
  • Promotes diversity and inclusivity, value diverse perspectives, and ensure that all team members feel included and respected;
  • Reviews and keeps up-to-date on current employee handbook and all policies guiding the school’s employment practices;
  • Demonstrates collaborative behavior and builds trust through regular 1:1 check-ins with the supervisor, as well as full department meetings, fostering direct and open communication, supporting team members, celebrating successes, and resolving conflicts constructively. 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Finds resonance with The Bay School’s mission, philosophy, and precepts and enjoys being an active contributor to a vibrant high school community;
  • 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;
  • Thrives when given varied tasks and projects;
  • Possesses the ability to think quickly and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment;
  • Highly punctual, efficient, and organized; able to think ahead;
  • Has excellent oral, written, and cross-cultural communication skills;
  • Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice. 

Requirements

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required
  • EXPERIENCE: 4-6+ years of professional experience in admission, education or a related administrative role, preferably in a secondary school or higher education setting.
  • COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency with Google Workspace and experience working with CRM or admission databases preferred. Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies.
  • CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: A valid and clear California driver's license and the ability to drive self and/or students to school visits and functions away from campus

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.  

If interested in the position, please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org), then email all of the items below to Susie McCobb, Executive Assistant to the Heads of School, at: [email protected] with the subject line: SADA26

  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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