Careers

List of 4 items.

• 10th Grade Level Dean

  de Toledo High School, a vibrant and innovative independent high school, is seeking an experienced and dynamic 10^th Grade Level Dean for a full-time position beginning in August 2026.  The 10th Grade Level Dean is responsible for supporting students’ academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being while upholding the mission and values of dTHS.

  Key Responsibilities
  
  

  • Promote the school’s mission and serve as a positive role model within the community.
  • Monitor academic progress, graduation requirements, schedules, and weekly assessments.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Student Learning and College Counseling to support accommodations and academic planning.
  • Meet regularly with students to review progress and communicate consistent updates to families.
  • Oversee attendance, academic standing, and Dean’s List recognition.
  • Partner with counselors and outside providers to support students’ social and emotional needs.
  • Serve as the primary contact for grade-level discipline; ensure fair and consistent policy enforcement.
  • Lead advisory programming focused on study skills, resilience, accountability, and goal setting.
  • Facilitate grade-level faculty meetings and participate in Student Support Team meetings.
  • Plan and support grade-level events, trips, and Shabbaton.
  • Teach two (2) academic classes.

   

  Qualifications

   

  * Bachelors Degree or higher in Education, or a related field

  * 2+ years of experience as a Grade Level Dean

  * Independent school experience preferred; Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

   

  Qualified candidates regardless of faith are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to careers@dths.org.

  
  Salary Range: $85,000--$105,000 DOE

• Associate Director of College Counseling and Associate Dean of Academic Advisement

  de Toledo High School, a vibrant and innovative independent high school, is seeking a dynamic Associate Director of College Counseling and Associate Dean of Academic Advisement. This position is a key member of the College Counseling team and will provide college counseling and academic advising to students and families, perform administrative tasks that support students in their college search process, and promote the success of the school’s overall college counseling and academic advising programs. The Associate Director of College Counseling and Associate Dean of Academic Advisement reports to the Director of College Counseling and Dean of Academic Advisement. This is a 12-month position with a preferred start date of July 1, 2026.

  Responsibilities:
  

  
  Understand and be able to articulate the mission and vision of dTHS, as well as the mission of the College Counseling Department.

   

  • Work with a caseload of 30–35 students in grades 9–12 as their college counselor and academic advisor.
    
    
  • Educate families about individual colleges and universities, the college application process, trends in higher education, and standardized testing.
    
    
  • Assist students with all phases of the college application process, including but not limited to: researching colleges, providing essay feedback, guiding extracurricular representation, demonstrating interest to colleges, and navigating standardized testing.
    
    
  • Write a letter of recommendation for each assigned senior and submit all necessary school related documents to colleges in advance of relevant application deadlines. 
    
    
  • Provide academic planning and advisement for course selection for each student in assigned grade level cohorts.
    
    
  • Participate in group presentations to parents, students, faculty, and administration.
    
    
  • Assist in the coordination of PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exam administrations, as needed. 
    
    
  • Assist in planning and executing College Application Boot Camp and new student academic advising events.
    
    
  • Provide basic financial aid resources and guidance to families. 
    
    
  • Meet with college admission representatives during their visits to campus and facilitate meetings between representatives and students. Serve as a liaison with college admission offices throughout the year.
    
    
  • Stay current on colleges, their admission processes, and trends, and provide information on gap year programs and post secondary options in Israel and around the world. 
     
  • Write and send college counseling communications, maintaining regular communication with parents/guardians and students throughout the college admission and academic advising processes.
    
    
  • Assist in updating the College Counseling Department’s publications, including the Curriculum Guide and School Profile.
    
    
  • Visit colleges and universities throughout the academic year and attend national and regional college admission counseling conferences and forums such as WACAC, NACAC, and ACCIS.
    
    
  • Attend departmental, staff, and faculty meetings; open houses for student recruitment; class trips and school events; Shabbatonim; curriculum evenings; and certain religious services and other activities as designated by the School Administration.
    
    
  • Build meaningful connections with students, families, and faculty/staff colleagues.

   

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
  
  

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in college counseling and/or college admissions.
    
    
  • Understanding of highly selective college admissions.
    
    
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    
    
  • Values collaboration, teamwork, organization, sense of humor, attention to detail, accountability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
    
    
  • Knowledge of independent school philosophy and culture.
    
    
  • Involvement in regional and national admissions organizations such as WACAC and NACAC.
    
    
  • Experience with online college admissions software (SCOIR) and school software (Blackbaud) is strongly preferred; proficiency with technology and online resources is essential.
    
    
  • Demonstrated interest in working with adolescents and their parents.
    
    
  • Ability to work effectively one-on-one with high school students and colleagues; willingness to be an active and enthusiastic member of the de Toledo community. 
    
    
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
    
    
  • Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
    
    
  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

   

  Salary Range: $90,000-102,000

   

  Qualified candidates, regardless of faith, are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to careers@dths.org.

   

• English Teacher

  de Toledo High School, a vibrant and innovative independent high school, is looking for a dynamic English teacher who has a deep knowledge of and passion for literature and the writing process. We are seeking candidates with experience in teaching at all levels (at-level, honors, and AP).

  Responsibilities:
  
  Teach four (4) core English classes
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  

  • Enthusiasm for mission and vision of de Toledo High School and strong commitment to embrace and promote its culture
    
    
  • 3+ years as a High School level teacher

  
  Experience:
  
  

  • Working with students of varying academic abilities
    
    
  • Creating, scaffolding, and differentiating curriculum
    
    
  • Collaborating with people within department and in other departments
    
    
  • Knowledge of:
    
    
    • English grammatical concepts
    • Recursive writing process
    • Canonical literature and contemporary fiction, nonfiction, and young adult fiction
    • Social media and 21st century technology applications for classroom learning

  
  Background:

   

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels and in all settings
    
    
  • Self-motivating, self-confident
    
    
  • Willing communicator and collaborator; enthusiastic team player
    
    
  • Commitment to professional development
    
    
  • Unquestionable personal integrity, excellent judgment, sound instincts, diplomacy and patience.

  
  Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 with great benefits including 100% employer paid medical and dental, plus 50% for 1 dependent; vision; an annual and generous 403(b) match; all Federal holidays plus up to 12 Jewish Holy Days paid per year.
  
  Qualified candidates regardless of faith are encouraged to apply.
  How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to: careers@dths.org

• Hebrew Department Chair

  Location: de Toledo High School, West Hills, CA
  
  

  Position Type: Full-Time, Effective August 2026
  
  

  de Toledo High School, a vibrant and innovative independent Jewish High school, seeks a visionary and dynamic Hebrew Department Chair. We are looking for an educator with a deep passion for Hebrew language acquisition and the leadership skills to inspire both students and faculty. As the Department Chair, you will shape the future of our Hebrew program, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of our school’s mission to foster Jewish identity and academic excellence.

   

  Position Overview

  The Hebrew Department Chair is responsible for leading the Hebrew language program, ensuring instructional excellence, mentoring faculty, and advancing a student-centered, proficiency-based curriculum aligned with ACTFL standards.  This role combines classroom teaching with departmental leadership and collaboration with school administration.
  
  

  Key Responsibilities

  • Teach up to four Hebrew classes across all proficiency levels
  • Provide instructional leadership for the Hebrew Department, including curriculum development, scope and sequence alignment, and implementation of ACTFL standard
  • Plan and lead regular department meetings to foster collaboration, instructional coherence, and professional growth
  • Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, provide feedback, and support teacher development and evaluation
  • Evaluate and place incoming students in appropriate Hebrew proficiency levels
  • Collaborate with school leadership on academic planning, scheduling, and program development
  • Promote best practices in language acquisition, differentiation, and student-centered instruction
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, and administration
  • Integrate appropriate educational technology to enhance teaching and learning
    
    

  Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a Jewish Day School or similar environment (High School/Middle School level).
  • Language Proficiency: Native Hebrew speaker with exceptional command of both written and spoken Hebrew.
  • Pedagogical Expertise: Thorough familiarity with ACTFL standards, proficiency-based grading, and language acquisition theories.
  • Tech Savvy: Proficient in 21st-century classroom technology and digital learning platforms.
  • Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with administration, parents, and the broader school community.

  Must be authorized to work in the United States.

  Salary Range: $85,000--$100,000 DOE

   

  Qualified candidates regardless of faith are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to careers@dths.org.