Reports To: Upper School Director

Position Type: Exempt, Full-time, 12 month position

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

Overview of Position:

The Upper School Assistant Director advances Bentley’s mission by collaborating with school leadership to cultivate a positive learning environment. This role manages the student experience, day-to-day operations, curriculum development, faculty support, and family relationships. Serving on the Upper School Leadership Team, the Assistant Director creates a mission-aligned vision for student leadership and ensures the school remains innovative and relevant.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Academic Leadership & Curriculum Management

• Curriculum Oversight: Partners with department chairs to define academic goals, review course syllabi, and maintain the Upper School Curriculum Guide to ensure a relevant and innovative program.
• Academic Standards & Compliance: Oversees academic performance expectations and ensures institutional compliance with UC/CSU (A-G), College Board (AP), and NCAA requirements.
• Operational Systems: Oversee the student lifecycle as it pertains to academics, including placement testing, course scheduling, the Add/Drop process, and end-of-term assessments.
• Special Programs: Directs experiential learning initiatives, including the Mini-term program, field trip approvals, and co-curricular student activities.

Faculty Development & Instructional Coaching

• Pedagogical Leadership: Serves as an instructional coach by observing faculty, providing feedback, and sharing best practices in modern teaching and learning strategies.
• Professional Growth: Working with the Dean of Teaching and Learning, designs and implements professional development workshops, orientation programs for new faculty, and the formal faculty mentorship program.
• Talent Management: Collaborates with Human Resources and the Upper School Director on faculty recruitment, hiring, and the ongoing evaluation of teaching staff.
• Departmental Support: Guides the Academic Chairs Committee (ACC) and supports department heads in resource management and curriculum alignment.

Student Support & Wellness

• Holistic Student Care: Leads a multi-disciplinary team (Class Deans, Learning Support, and Counseling) to monitor student progress, wellness, and social-emotional goals.
• Academic Advising: Provides high-level counseling to students and families regarding academic pathways, transfer credits, and graduation requirements.
• Integrity & Conduct: Oversees the implementation of student behavioral policies, manages disciplinary restorative processes, and leads Academic Integrity initiatives.
• Learning Support: Partners with specialists to ensure best practices for neurodivergent learners and manages academic accommodations.

Strategic Administration & Community Engagement

• Division Leadership: Serves on the Upper School Leadership Team to assist in day-to-day operations, budget management, and the execution of the school’s strategic vision.
• Admissions & Enrollment: Serves as a key member of the Admissions Committee, reviewing applications and representing the division at recruitment and retention events.
• Community Partnership: Cultivates strong relationships with parents/guardians and the Bentley Parent Association (BPA) through transparent communication and educational programming.
• Community Spirit & Culture: Cultivates an environment of mutual respect and shared belonging among faculty and students to strengthen the overall School community. This position will require nights and weekend work to support the School community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in creating and leading student-oriented programs
• Strong communication skills and ability to present information to audiences of various sizes (e.g., parents, students, and colleagues)
• Friendly and hospitable communication skills; notable ability to work well with others as a teammate and willingness to take ownership of projects with little direction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• An individual who welcomes feedback as an essential tool for professional growth
• Multiple years of experience as a teacher, preferably in an upper school setting
• Experience designing, implementing, and improving co-curricular programs and events that connect directly to the school's mission and values
• Experience guiding parents and guardians on sensitive student-related matters, such as identifying the need for learning evaluations, behavioral restorative processes, and the middle school transition process

Pay Range:

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary for this position ranges from $130,000 - $140,000

How to Apply:

Qualified, interested candidates may apply for the position through online application at  https://bentleyschool.bamboohr.com/careers/277

Please submit a letter of interest and a CV/resume.  No phone calls, please. This job post will be closed on May 11.

Bentley is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check, TB screening and successful completion of background checks and compliance with California SB 848 (information below) as part of the hiring process.

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

Required Disclosure: AB 2534 & SB 848- As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534 & SB 848) and Education Code 44051 (as amended by SB 848) applicants for all positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school, diagnostic centers operated by the CA Department of Education, and/or private schools with which they have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any full-time, part-time and/or substitute employment positions on your application. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment, regardless of length or location, may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonestly in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.

About Bentley School

MISSION Scire Desidero: I Desire to Know Bentley School inspires inquiry, academic excellence, personal achievement, and character by engaging students’ intellect and creativity, and by encouraging them to embrace values that enrich their community and the world. CORE VALUES As we pursue our mission, we are guided by the values at the heart of a Bentley education. These core values define and sustain our traditions and illuminate our future endeavors. Integrity—Honor, character, dignity, compassion, and ethical responsibility is a fundamental ideal in our community and in our approach to teaching and learning. Excellence—Our comprehensive and academically rigorous curriculum promotes a life long pursuit and love of learning; provides a range of challenging opportunities in academics, athletics and the arts; encourages balance in students’ individual interests and goals. Ingenuity—the support of intellectual inquiry is developed by encouraging students to explore their individual skills and talents and by provoking a willingness to articulate ideas and to engage critical thought. Courage—we provide an environment that allows students to take risks and to co...nfront challenges in creative and individual ways. This environment allows students to develop a capacity to overcome and to be strengthened by experiences of adversity. Inclusion—we are a community with multiple perspectives, representing diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome unfamiliar and dissenting ideas, always promoting respectful and compassionate relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

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