CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CURRENT OPENINGS
The Knox School of Santa Barbara
LEAD TEACHER - LOWER SCHOOL
About:​
The Knox School of Santa Barbara offers an exemplary program developed specifically for gifted children; our respectful and supportive approach to learning optimizes each student's intellectual, academic, social and emotional development.
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In fulfillment of its mission, The Knox School of Santa Barbara provides a rigorous and stimulating academic environment and high caliber curriculum combined with an individualized, ability-based (instead of age-based), project- and inquiry-based approach to learning in order for students to develop critical and creative thinking skills and retain a deep love of learning. The school is committed to developing a professional and supportive faculty sensitive to the instructional and emotional needs of gifted students and who are strongly dedicated to providing the highest quality education. The school is committed to ensuring respectful accommodation and a variety of strategies to meet all learning styles and continuing to develop instructional strategies and academic and affective curriculum based on current research and best practices.
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The Knox School is located in beautiful, downtown Santa Barbara, California, home to a world-class university, museums, restaurants, farmers markets and wineries, offering outstanding, year-round opportunities for biking, hiking, riding and racket and water sports, all contributing to a vibrant and fulfilling work/life balance.
Position:​
The Knox School of Santa Barbara, a school for gifted children which opened in the Fall of 2013, is seeking an exceptional lead teacher to join a distinctive faculty team. The impassioned mission of the school is to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where, alongside an engaging and challenging curriculum, the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented children are respected and compassionately supported. The Knox School of Santa Barbara ensures a student-centered and strength-based approach to learning.
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​Successful candidates for the full-time position will display a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience as described below.
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Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge:
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The successful candidate for this position will be an inspirational, passionate, and sensitive educator with the ability to deliver an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary program to cultivate cognitive skills, and compassionately honor the affective needs of gifted students. A minimum of two years of teaching experience at the elementary level is required. An excellent candidate will be an exemplary teacher, motivator, and learner, with strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to respectfully communicate with children, parents, and colleagues. Through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles and modalities, the successful candidate will be able to inspire mixed-ability classes and create challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all children. The ideal candidate will have a high level of awareness of current developments, research, and best practices in the field of gifted education.​
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Apply:​
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time but no later than March 31, 2025. The review of files will begin as soon as applications are received. The Knox School of Santa Barbara reserves the right to appoint a lead teacher before the stated application deadline should an exceptionally appropriate candidate be identified.
Please provide:
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A current résumé not to exceed two pages
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A maximum two-page statement outlining educational philosophy and leadership style (preferred)
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A maximum of four letters of reference and/or reference names & contacts which may already be in your possession
All applications should be sent by email to careers@knoxschoolsb.org. If you have any questions, please email or call us at (805) 222-0107.​