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Director of Upper Elementary at Echo Horizon School Print Application Deadline 6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 3/20/2026 Contact Regina Gusman 310-838-2442 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 95,000 - 110.000 Annually Add'l Salary Info DOE Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

POSITION SCOPE

The Director of Upper Elementary is a core member of the Leadership Team and is the leader of the Upper Elementary Academic and Student Support Team. The Director supervises and evaluates all faculty in the upper elementary grades (grades 3-6), provides leadership and vision in pedagogy and instruction, and oversees the wellbeing of all faculty, students and families in the upper elementary division.

The ideal candidate will:

Have exceptional organizational skills and follow through Have the ability to inspire and motivate people Have demonstrated leadership in evaluating teachers and in supporting their growth Have strong experience and success in leading collaborative, high functioning teams Have demonstrated leadership in project management, research, and building effective programs Have exceptional social emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead with empathy Have the ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, and faculty to create an optimal learning environment for all Have exceptional written and oral communication skills Be an independent problem-solver Have exceptional multi-cultural competency skills in order to create a diversity responsive learning environment and to work effectively with a range of students and families from diverse backgrounds Take initiative and possess the ability to create, innovate, and implement action Be a good listener and mentor, setting high expectations while supporting students, faculty, and parents in achieving their goals Be a reflective practitioner Be an exemplary role model to students and faculty alike Have a good balance of visionary ideas and practical solutions Be an exceptional, caring teacher who is up-to-date on best practices in education and child development Have experience with the Design Thinking pedagogical model See attached job description

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