About

Careers at Archer

Empower Girls to Change the World



Empowering young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential is at the core of what we do.

Join a professional community that is nationally recognized for its transformational teaching and learning. Archer faculty enjoy a vibrant professional culture fueled by a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, a spirit of innovation, and a shared belief in the capacity of every student in our care.
Even if you don’t have every qualification listed in the job descriptions, we encourage you to apply. Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and experiences enrich our school culture and contribute to our kind and inclusive community.
If you are new to teaching, consider our Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP). This year-long program offers aspiring teachers hands-on classroom experience under the mentorship of expert teachers. 


 

Career Opportunities

Working at Archer

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Diversity and Inclusion

    Archer is committed to reflecting the face of greater Los Angeles, and we fundamentally believe that our diversity is our strength. We have 41% students of color, and we are equally committed to reflecting this same diversity among our faculty and staff. Even if you don’t have every qualification listed in the description, we still encourage you to apply. Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Archer, diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and experiences enrich our community.

  • Professional Culture

    Archer is renowned for its creative and collegial culture. We aspire to excellence in a distributed leadership model that positions the students and mission at the core of everything we do.  As lead learners, teachers cultivate a “no secrets” approach: we are designers of doing, we invite feedback, and we view mistakes as invitations for reflection and growth. And beyond deep and meaningful learning, our community appreciates the value of play, humor, whimsy, and wonder. 

  • Benefits

    • Automatic 2% contribution to 403b Retirement Plan
    • Up to 5% additional matching to 403b Retirement Plan with funds vested day one of plan enrollment
    • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Additional life insurance and long-term disability/care at no cost
    • Voluntary Flexible Spending accounts
    • $1500 meal plan
    • Generous parent-leave plan
    • $1,000 per year for professional learning 
    • Commitment to Health and Wellness with paid time off: 1 week at Thanksgiving, 2 weeks at Winter Break, and 2 weeks at Spring Break

  • Professional Development

    Archer’s professional community benefits from ongoing, internal professional development, including new faculty support, training, and cohort programming throughout the year. Every teacher is allotted $1,000 annually to put toward their professional growth and goal areas.

  • Meal Allowance

    Archer employees have a meal allowance of $1,500 annually for food on campus. Our Servery offers breakfast and lunch with a wide variety of healthy, delicious options.

New to Teaching?

If you are an aspiring teacher who is inspired by our girl-centric mission and eager to join a vibrant professional learning community, consider applying for an Apprentice Fellowship in the Archer Institute for Teaching and Learning. Every year, we invite promising new teachers to work with our expert educators in a laboratory of inquiry-driven curriculum and instruction. Teaching Apprentices enjoy a year-long partnership with a master Archer teacher to build their teaching repertoire, including: co-teaching in the classroom, ongoing curriculum and lesson design experience, and ample focused feedback.
 

Humans of Archer

The individuals who make up the Archer community are unique in their stories and contributions. Collectively, they bring the Archer mission to life, empowering the next generation’s leaders and change-makers. Learn more about some of Archer's faculty and staff by clicking on their images below. 

Contact

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  • Photo of Jessica McCullagh

    Jessica McCullagh 

    Director of Human Resources/Flexible Tuition Specialist
    310-873-7018
The Archer School for Girls admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status in its hiring or in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions policies, financial aid programs or other school-administered programs. 

The Archer School for Girls’ mission is to educate students in an environment specifically designed for girls. As such, the school will consider any candidate for admission who identifies as a girl. Once admitted to Archer, all students in good academic standing who abide by Archer’s code of conduct and who meet requirements for graduation will be eligible to receive an Archer diploma, regardless of any change in sexual identity or other legally protected status.