Employment

List of 5 items.

• Academic Learning Specialist (Grades K-6)

  Carlthorp School seeks a skilled and dedicated Academic Learning Specialist to work within the scope of our academic program and collaborate with parents, students, faculty, and staff in support of diverse learners. The specialist will bring expertise in learning differences and instructional strategies to help ensure that all students are able to access the curriculum and reach their full academic potential.

  
  

  Responsibilities
  
  

  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, reading and math specialists, our Social Emotional Learning specialist, and other school staff to identify and assess students' learning needs and develop individualized learning plans.
  • Provide targeted academic interventions to support students in areas such as reading, writing, math, and executive functioning skills.
  • Monitor and track students' progress towards academic goals, and adjust instruction and interventions as needed.
  • Provide classroom support to teachers, including co-teaching and modeling effective instructional strategies and supporting use of necessary student accommodations.
  • Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates on students' progress and strategies for supporting their learning at home.
  • Attend and participate in team meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school events as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date on best practices in learning support and special education, and collaborate with colleagues to implement effective strategies and interventions.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and interventions.

  Requirements
  
  

  • Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Learning Support, or a related field.
  • Teaching certification and experience working with elementary students with diverse learning needs.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices in learning support and special education.
  • Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans that address students' unique strengths and challenges.
  • Experience with targeted academic interventions and progress monitoring.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and other school staff.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  Salary Range
  
  

  • Salary: $80,000-$120,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.
  • Note: This job operates on a 10-month calendar. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, along with three professional references, to resume@carlthorp.org.

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• Lower Elementary Teacher

  Established in 1939, Carlthorp School is the oldest independent coeducational day school for grades K-6 located in Santa Monica, California. Carlthorp School provides a strong academic foundation in a diverse and nurturing school community that emphasizes respectful values, responsible work habits, and excellence in order to prepare our students to achieve their highest potential in education and life. We are dedicated to supporting faculty growth and development through ongoing professional development and training. We have 280 students with two lead teachers per classroom of 20 students, and two classes per grade level.

  Job Overview

  The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, the Classroom Teacher must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. 

  Co-Teaching Model

  Carlthorp School employs a co-teaching model to maximize student learning, collaboration, and instructional support. In each grade, two lead teachers work together in every classroom, ensuring small-group instruction, differentiated learning opportunities, and a highly responsive classroom environment. The partnership between co-teachers fosters strong relationships with students and creates a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Additionally, teachers collaborate across both classrooms in the grade level, allowing for broader planning, shared instructional strategies, and cross-classroom experiences that enrich student learning. This approach ensures consistency in curriculum delivery while fostering a strong sense of community among students and faculty.

  Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design, plan and implement learning experiences for reading, writing, math, and social studies
  • Establish and maintain a healthy and trusting learning environment, fostering nurturing relationships with students
  • Meaningfully integrate technologies into class lessons
  • Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior
  • Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
  • Regularly communicate with families about classroom happenings and student progress
  • Update documentation of current curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Maintain records of individual student progress and achievement
  • Participate fully in ongoing professional development
  • Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, school duties, and activities such as clubs and assemblies
  • Assist with Kindergarten admission assessment days.

  Roles and Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the elementary level 
  • Excellent knowledge of child development, latest education theories and practices, and current trends in education and professional development
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Strong technology skills, familiarity with Google Classroom and other educational technology tools preferred
  • Skill in differentiating instruction
  • Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community

  
  

  Salary: $80,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience

  
  

  This job operates on a 10-month calendar. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

  
  

  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter in a single document PDF format to resume@carlthorp.org.

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• Music & Performing Arts Co-Teacher

  Carlthorp School seeks a warm, outgoing, and organized music and performing arts teacher to join our team and school community. Carlthorp School is a co-educational elementary school in Santa Monica, CA, serving approximately 280 students in grades K-6. At its core, Carlthorp School provides a strong academic foundation in a diverse and nurturing school community that emphasizes respectful values, responsible work habits, and excellence in order to prepare our students to achieve their highest potential in education and life.

  
  

  Job Overview

  
  We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Music & Performing Arts Instructor who thrives in working with children and is committed to fostering a joyful, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. This educator will co-teach a comprehensive K-6 music program while also co-directing and co-managing our performing arts offerings after school, including theater and grade-level productions.

  
  

  The ideal candidate brings strong musical expertise, a love of performance, and the ability to cultivate creativity, confidence, and collaboration in students. This role requires excellent communication skills, thoughtful planning, and a deep understanding of child development and instructional best practices.

  
  

  Music & Performing Arts Program Focus

  • Create a joyful, inclusive program that builds skills in rhythm, pitch, movement, and music literacy
  • Foster creativity through composition, improvisation, and student voice
  • Integrate diverse musical genres, cultures, and performance experiences
  • Use music and movement to support collaboration, confidence, and whole-child development
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with foundational elementary music approaches, including Orff Schulwerk and Kodály, with the ability to integrate instruments (e.g., xylophones, metallophones, percussion) and vocal-based instruction into a cohesive, developmentally appropriate program. 
  • Build students’ musical literacy through movement, rhythm, solfège, and ensemble-based learning.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Elementary Education, Performing Arts, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience teaching general music and/or performing arts
  • Experience working with students in grades K-6
  • Experience directing or supporting theater productions preferred

  Relevant Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to create and manage a positive, inclusive classroom environment grounded in social-emotional learning
  • Experience designing and implementing an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum
  • Commitment to differentiated instruction and supporting diverse learners
  • Proficiency in teaching foundational music skills (e.g., violin, xylophone, recorder, piano)
  • Ability to lead elementary instrumental, choral, and performance-based programs
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage rehearsals and productions

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Teach K-6 music classes, including curriculum design, lesson planning, and assessment
  • Foster a joyful and engaging learning environment that encourages creativity and exploration
  • Lead and develop the school’s choral program
  • Organize and direct musical performances throughout the year
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues, including co-teachers and the broader arts team

  Performing Arts & Theater Program Leadership

  • Oversee and manage the after-school theater program
  • Direct a fall play (November/December) and a spring musical (April)
  • Lead weekly after-school rehearsals in preparation for performances
  • Coordinate all aspects of productions, including staging, blocking, props, costumes, and technical elements
  • Facilitate a full “tech week” leading up to each performance

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate in curriculum development, committees, and school initiatives
  • Attend faculty meetings, school events, and performances (including occasional evenings/weekends)
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice
  • Complete administrative tasks related to teaching and program management
  • Support music instruction during Kindergarten admissions assessment days (four Saturdays December - February)

  Compensation & Schedule

  • Salary: $80,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience
  • This is a 10-month position
  • Evening and weekend hours are required during performance and production periods

  Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter in PDF form to resume@carlthorp.org.

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• Science Teacher (Grades K-3)

  Established in 1939, Carlthorp School is the oldest independent, coeducational day school for grades K-6 located in Santa Monica, California. Carlthorp School provides a strong academic foundation in a diverse and nurturing school community that emphasizes respectful values, responsible work habits, and excellence to prepare our students to achieve their highest potential in education and life. We are dedicated to supporting faculty growth and development through ongoing professional development and training. We have 280 students with two lead teachers per classroom of 20 students and two classes per grade level. Our science department has two full-time teachers, one each for grades K-3 and grades 4-6. Science teachers have the support of grade-level TAs during instructional periods.

  Job Overview

  The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, the Science Teacher must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. 

  Primary Functions

  • Understands and can implement a STEAM-based approach to science learning with current methods and materials.
  • Teaches science to Kindergarten through 3rd-grade classes with concept lessons and lab-based experiences aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
  • Establishes positive and supportive relationships with each student and family.
  • Understands and applies assessment-based instruction.
  • Communicates science goals, student learning, and classroom activities to parents.
  • Is a contributing member of the Lower School faculty through curriculum committee work and the ongoing work of the division.
  • Is a contributing member of the K-6 science content team through planning and implementing an aligned science program for the school.
  • Assists in planning and implementation of the all-school STEM day, occurring once every three years, partnering with the 4-6 science teacher.

  Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Science, Early Childhood, or Elementary Education.
  • A deep understanding of educating the whole child.
  • A passion for teaching and learning.
  • A collaborative spirit.
  • A personal commitment to professional growth.
  • A minimum of three years of teaching science as a grade-level teacher or as a science specialist.
  • Genuine affinity for working with children and families in a highly engaged community.
  • Knowledge and experience of working in an independent school are preferred.

  Salary: $80,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience

  
  How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter in a single document PDF format to resume@carlthorp.org.

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• Upper Elementary Teacher

  Established in 1939, Carlthorp School is the oldest independent coeducational day school for grades K-6 located in Santa Monica, California. Carlthorp School provides a strong academic foundation in a diverse and nurturing school community that emphasizes respectful values, responsible work habits, and excellence in order to prepare our students to achieve their highest potential in education and life. We are dedicated to supporting faculty growth and development through ongoing professional development and training. We have 280 students with two lead teachers per classroom of 20 students, and two classes per grade level.

  Job Overview

  The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, the Classroom Teacher must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. 

  Co-Teaching Model

  Carlthorp School employs a co-teaching model to maximize student learning, collaboration, and instructional support. In each grade, two lead teachers work together in every classroom, ensuring small-group instruction, differentiated learning opportunities, and a highly responsive classroom environment. The partnership between co-teachers fosters strong relationships with students and creates a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Additionally, teachers collaborate across both classrooms in the grade level, allowing for broader planning, shared instructional strategies, and cross-classroom experiences that enrich student learning. This approach ensures consistency in curriculum delivery while fostering a strong sense of community among students and faculty.

  Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design, plan and implement learning experiences for reading, writing, math, and social studies
  • Establish and maintain a healthy and trusting learning environment, fostering nurturing relationships with students
  • Meaningfully integrate technologies into class lessons, for online learning as well as in school learning
  • Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior
  • Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
  • Regularly communicate with families about classroom happenings and student progress
  • Update documentation of current curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Maintain records of individual student progress and achievement
  • Participate fully in ongoing professional development
  • Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, school duties, and activities such as clubs and assemblies
  • Attend and chaperone experiential learning opportunities, including day trips and overnight field trips

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the elementary level 
  • Excellent knowledge of child development, latest education theories and practices, and current trends in education and professional development
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Strong technology skills, familiarity with Google Classroom and other educational technology tools preferred
  • Skill in differentiating instruction
  • Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community

  
  

  Salary: $80,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience

  
  

  This job operates on a 10-month calendar. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

  
  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter in a single document PDF format to resume@carlthorp.org.

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