Lower School Director (2025/2026)

Company: Society for Conservation Biology
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Pay Range: $150,000 to $175,000/year

The Pegasus School is searching for our next Lower School Director to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. This position starts July 1, 2025.

Our mission is to inspire bright, curious minds to become confident, compassionate leaders. The story of Pegasus begins with intellectual curiosity and compassion. We are a vibrant academic community that inspires bright, motivated students to discover and develop their unique gifts. Teachers and students build trusting relationships that foster a sense of belonging, self-reliance, and innovative thinking. A pre-K8 Pegasus education equips students to achieve future academic success and make a positive impact on society.

The Pegasus School is searching for a Director of Lower School to join our bright, curious, and kind community. The School is looking forward to the next phase of building and growth in support of our mission, and seeks a compassionate, dedicated, and caring leader to join our team. The Lower School Director has a critical role in the leadership of the Lower School to facilitate student success academically, socially, and emotionally. The Director will be expected to run effectively the day-to-day operations of grades PK-5, including oversight of the student experience; hiring, support, and retention of faculty and staff; and support of students and families as they progress through their educational journey. Frequent and consistent communication with an emphasis on building strong relationships with all members of the community is of paramount importance. The Director will serve on the schools leadership team, report to the Associate Head of School, and will work collaboratively with all school administrators to advance the institution.

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The Pegasus School serves 595 students from pre-K through grade 8. The school is situated in a park-like 14-acre setting with facilities that include a theater, gymnasium, art studios, science and technology labs, library and classrooms. The Pegasus School is an environment that encourages creative and critical thinking, risk taking, and problem solving in all members of its community.

The Pegasus School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category.

To apply, please submit an online application. Submissions should include both a cover letter and resume.

Pay Range: $150,000 to $175,000 per year. Salary is based on experience, education, and expertise.

This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Pegasus employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contribution, voluntary supplemental life insurance, as well as reimbursement of continuing education costs following one year of service.

Due to the volume of applicants, no phone calls please. For questions, email jobs@thepegasusschool.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus soon!Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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