Employment

List of 6 items.

• Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)

  The School

  Founded in 1933 Laguna Blanca is a co-educational, independent school in Santa Barbara, CA. With its lower school campus in Montecito and its middle and upper schools in Hope Ranch, Laguna Blanca serves 430 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school is known for providing students with an excellent education and for its innovative, highly relational teaching faculty. Families appreciate the warmth, inclusiveness, and energy of the school community. As Laguna Blanca finalizes its strategic plan, the head of school is looking for a strategic partner to reimagine the school’s institutional advancement program in support of the school’s mission, brand, and value proposition. To learn more about the school, please visit www.lagunablanca.org

  
  

  The Opportunity

  The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is responsible for all activities related to planning, managing, and executing a comprehensive, diversified, and strategic advancement and communications effort that sustains and grows revenues from all constituents, including individual donors, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, student enrollment and retention, and special events. The CAO is responsible for the departmental performance, direction, and success of admissions, development, alumni relations, communications and marketing, and community outreach. The successful candidate will provide supervisory support to all personnel in these areas. The CAO serves as a strategic partner to the Head of School and is a member of the senior leadership team. To learn more about the school and its mission, please visit www.lagunablanca.org

  
  

  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  
  

  Development and Revenue Generation

  
  

  • Design and implement a comprehensive capital campaign as needed to support campus development, current and future capital and endowment needs in support of the Strategic plan
  • Partner with the director of development to oversee fundraising initiatives, including annual fund and planned giving programs
  • Provide leadership and support to all fundraising special events developed to support the school's annual fund and special projects
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the head of school and liaison to the Board of Trustees
  • Manage a small portfolio of prospective and current donors to the school 
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting to the board of trustees in partnership with the Head of School and Chief Financial Officer
  • Ensure the development and implementation of effective data management systems and a program operations across all departments

  
  

  Admissions and Enrollment

  
  

  • Provide leadership and support for Admissions, working closely with the Director of Admissions to increase student enrollment and to develop new markets
  • Work closely with the director of admissions to implement a comprehensive marketing plan for the recruitment of new families
  • Coordinate with Admissions and the school's academic leaders to implement a strategy to increase student retention

  
  

  Communications and Marketing

  
  

  • Implement and oversee a multifaceted communication strategy, including the use of email, website, social media platforms, and print media to raise community awareness and messaging about the school's success stories, news, and events
  • Partner with the director of communications to coordinate all institutional press releases
  • Represent the school to the media as needed and as assigned by the head of school
  • Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and business office to sustain efficient effective and transparent Financial tracking and reporting of processes
  • Develop and hone the institution’s voice separately from the head of school’s voice in written communications

  
  

  Alumni and Community Relations

  
  

  • Oversee the development of the ongoing implementation of a comprehensive alumni relations program for Laguna Blanca including reunions the alumni magazine and other related activities
  • Develop and maintain community relations with local city officials and the greater Santa Barbara community participating in such events as may be necessary to support the advancement of Laguna Blanca school and its mission
  • Maintain memberships with local and Regional professional associations that may help further the development of Laguna Blanca School including the areas Chambers of Commerce Business Development Board, community alliances, education commissions, and other community Partnerships

  
  

  Attributes, Skills, and Experience

  
  

  • Highly collaborative leader with the ability to bring teams together, define and communicate the school’s priorities and goals, and cultivate a cohesive work culture
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated commitment to the Laguna Blanca community and its mission 
  • A commitment to be actively involved in the life of the school and broader community
  • Knowledge of best practices in advancement within an independent school setting and deep experience in one or more of the following areas, including annual and major gift fundraising, marketing and communications, admissions, and enrollment management
  • Strong critical thinking skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Extensive experience with a knowledge of fundraising software such as Raiser's Edge as well as technology platforms like Microsoft Office or Google Suite and other business applications
  • Demonstrated administrative and advisory skills, excellent listening skills, the ability to inspire others, and humility
  • A self-starter with the ability to maintain a positive mindset and high level of energy while managing a variety of tasks and projects

  • Experience in a capital campaign setting is preferred but not required

  
  COMPENSATION
  

  The Salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000 and is dependent upon years of experience.

   

  Laguna Blanca School does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid, educational programs, athletics, and employment.

  
  

  Interested candidates, please contact partners@narwhaltalent.com 

  All inquiries are treated as confidential.

  
  

  Peter G. Hamilton 617-620-9268 

  Christian G. Henry 857-285-3364

• Library Assistant and Research Coordinator

  Laguna Blanca School seeks a part-time, passionate, and dedicated Library Assistant to join our talented faculty on the Hope Ranch campus.
  
  Please send all applicable materials to employment@lagunablanca.org. This position will be part-time, $20/hour.  This position is Monday - Friday from 12:15-5PM. There is also the potential for more hours filling in when needed.

  
  

  DUTIES

  • Maintain Upper School & Middle School sub-libraries 
  • Check in/out library materials through Follet Destiny Catalog
  • Oversee Library Budget, coordinating and approving all purchases
  • Supervise students in grades 5-12 in the library during study hall; proctor tests, as needed
  • Maintain, evaluate, and coordinate digital subscriptions to various research journals, periodicals, magazines, and newspapers. Communicate with faculty to ensure the list is relevant, updated, and used by students.
  • Coordinate with the Technology Team to ensure SwoopIn and Library Tile convey the correct digital library resources, as mentioned above.
  • Oversee library staff to coordinate physical library space, including the organizing, cataloging, and curating of materials, books, and displays.
  • Support various academic classes with research work, as needed.
  • Maintain a tidy, stress-free and quiet environment that is conducive to learning.
  • Straighten up and return the library to its original state each day before leaving.
    
    

  QUALIFICATIONS

  The most qualified applicants will have classroom/library and/or campus experience and must possess a strong desire to take an active role in the school. Candidates should be technologically proficient and possess excellent communication skills. Bachelor's Degree and experience expected are preferred.
  
  

  Please submit your resume to employment@lagunablanca.org.

• Lower School Counselor — Part-time

  Laguna Blanca School is currently accepting applications for a part-time, experienced School Counselor at the Montecito campus for the 2024-2025 school year. Main responsibilities include: providing direct support to students by observing students behavior and monitors students’ progress, works with faculty to create individualized Student Support Plans and communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or Head of School. 

  
  Please send all applicable materials to employment@lagunablanca.org.
  
  

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  
  Student Success

  • Provide mental health and behavior counseling to students.
  • Actively collaborative with the Director of School Counseling, homeroom teachers, specialist teachers, and parents to design and align programming that supports behavioral and social-emotional growth of students.
  • Coordinate and facilitate groups for students, such as for improving social skills or addressing behavior challenges.
  • Complete regular reports for services provided, such as session notes and learning profiles.
  • Submit referrals to outside agencies as necessary for students' social-emotional growth.
  • Assists students and teachers with alternative organizational techniques, study skills, alleviation of anxiety, and executive functioning strategies.
  • Supports students’ transitions into next grade and division.
  • Foster and sustain an atmosphere of emotional wellness among employees and students
  • Develop school-based programs to support the psychological wellbeing of students within the context of the school community.
  • Teach lessons to students that support the social and emotional educational needs of the students.

  Case Management

  • Evolve and implement a case management system that supports students that are struggling to learn and those who have diagnosed needs.
  • Facilitate ongoing communication with families, teachers, and administrators to discuss accommodations, recommendations, supports, and student progress.
  • Conduct student observations to inform follow-up with teachers and families.

  Campus Leadership

  • Participate on the Student Support Team at the Lower School
  • Educate staff about supporting neurodiverse students and work with teachers to effectively enable students to use diverse learning strategies in the classroom.
  • Meet regularly with the Division Head to ensure student learning is progressing and families feel supported.
  • Lead SEL thematic assembly lessons.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  
  

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Advanced degree/s in counseling, special education or related field highly preferred 
  • Demonstrated experience effectively forming and leading teams of colleagues as a coach, mentor, director or similar role 
  • Demonstrated skill in designing and executing on systems for case management 
    
    

  PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning in a diverse, dynamic, and progressive school community
  • Proficiency communicating with varied constituents around complex topics while effectively balancing candor and warmth
  • Desire and ability to work in a collegial, highly collaborative environment
    
    

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
  • Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency
    
    

  COMPENSATION

  Salary range $75,000 - $85,000 prorated on part time work depending on experience and credentials.  

• Main Office Coordinator

  Laguna Blanca School seeks a full time Main Office Coordinator for our Hope Ranch campus.  This person will be the main point of contact for our students and parents, as well as interacting with all of our Faculty and Staff.  The Main Office Coordinator should be professional, welcoming, organized and be able to deliver a high level of customer service. Normal working hours are from 7:30am - 4pm Monday through Friday year round. Hours may vary, with some evening and weekend work.
  
  

  Contact employment@lagunablanca.org for more information.

   

  REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Receives and directs all incoming telephone calls
  • Welcomes and assists all visitors that come to the main and admissions office
  • Verifies and records student attendance each business day
  • Circulates and distributes daily mail including transfer of mail to the Lower School campus (via courier). Tracks incoming packages and provides notification for pick up
  • Responsible for posting outgoing mail and delivering to the Post Office daily
  • Administers minor First Aid
  • Maintains and updates student files including student immunization records
  • Organizing the maintenance of fax machine, postage machine, photocopiers and other office equipment
  • Responsible for keeping master forms updated & stocked in the faculty room & main office
  • Assists with School metered mailings
  • Maintains school calendar on MyLaguna and School Web
  • Prepares work permits for students
  • Updates employees on campus mailboxes
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide prompt, courteous customer service; ability to listen carefully to and understand customers’ needs, both internally and externally, and proactively respond to those needs in a consistent and timely manner
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment and handle confidential matters with discretion

  
  

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  

  • A bachelor’s degree is required.

  
  

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
  • Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency 

  
  

  COMPENSATION

  Hourly range $22.00 - $26.00 depending on experience.  Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

   

• Substitute Teacher

  Laguna is looking for Substitute Teachers who will be on our Montecito and/or Hope Ranch campus and would be available to cover classes when a member of the faculty is sick or away on a planned absence. Must be comfortable being in person on campus with students and have experience with students in Grades K-12.
  
  Competitive applicants will possess the following skills and attributes:
  

  • Experience teaching lower school, middle school, and/or high school students
  • Knowledge of Google Suite tools to access classroom materials
  • Dependability to arrive on time, respond to substitute requests, and connect with the Sub-Coordinator
  • Ability to address a range of students with differing learning styles in order to proctor the day’s activities and expectations set by the faculty member.
  • An interest in collegial collaboration
  • High energy level and positive attitude
  • Strong communication skills, including verbal and written
  • Use and knowledge of technology in education
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to successfully develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families

  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  

  • The most qualified applicants will have classroom/library and/or campus experience and must possess a strong desire to take an active role in the school. Candidates should be technologically proficient and possess excellent communication skills. Bachelor's Degree and experience expected, advanced degree and teaching credential preferred.

  Laguna Blanca implemented and follows all safety protocols as recommended by the CDC and County Public Health. Upon hire, the applicant must complete a LiveScan and TB Test
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
  • Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency

  
  Laguna Blanca School does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid, educational programs, athletics, and employment. 

• Bus Driver

  Laguna Blanca School is seeking a qualified school bus driver. Candidates must be certified school bus drivers with an air brake certificate. We are a close-knit community looking for someone who works well with children and the rest of our community. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and comply with state and federal regulations.
  
  This position will primarily run the morning and afternoon shuttle between our two campuses in Hope Ranch and Montecito. There are also field trips that will provide additional hours. This position will typically be 25-30 hours per week with a minimum of 25 hours per week.
  
  Please call or email Brian McDonald to apply at (805) 698-7173 or bmcdonald@lagunablanca.org.
  
  Laguna Blanca School does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid, educational programs, athletics, and employment.