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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

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  • Director of Communications & Strategic Marketing

    The Archer School for Girls is currently seeking a full-time Director of Communications and Strategic Marketing. The Director of Communications and Strategic Marketing is responsible for leading the School’s innovative, integrated communication and marketing strategy in order to strengthen Archer’s brand, raise its visibility in the independent school landscape, and articulate clear messaging to both internal and external constituencies. The Director oversees the creation, design, and execution of all school publications and online platforms and coordinates all outreach strategies to ensure clarity and consistency in communications, branding and positioning.   

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  • Director of Facilities and Operations

    The Archer School for Girls is currently seeking a Director of Facilities and Operation to start immediately. The Director of Facilities and Operations is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained campus that supports the school’s mission. This role oversees the management of the physical plant, campus operations and safety, groundskeeping, maintenance, custodial services, and budgeting for facilities projects. The Director of Facilities and Operations must have a holistic view of campus facilities and operations with attention to how the school calendar impacts operational priorities.  Reporting to the Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations, the Director works closely with key operations team members, including the Director of Security and Transportation.
     
    Beyond technical expertise, the Director of Facilities & Operations must be a collaborative leader who understands and embraces the school’s culture, fostering an environment that reflects its commitment to providing an excellent education and responsible stewardship of resources.
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  • Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair

    The Archer School for Girls is accepting applications for Archer’s Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair beginning July 2025. Department Chairs serve as educational leaders, instructional coaches, and academic administrators who partner actively with all constituents to 1) uphold standards for transformational teaching and learning, 2) steward Archer’s professional culture, and 3) amplify the School’s purpose and position as a thought leader on how girls learn and thrive. In addition to teaching 2-3 classes, the Visual and Performing Arts Chair also serves as the production manager for all public-facing events on campus, including but not limited to plays, musicals, concerts, open houses, and more. 

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  • Mathematics Teaching Apprentice (Upper School)

    The Archer School for Girls seeks a Mathematics Teaching Apprentice for the 2025–2026 school year. The Math Teaching Apprentice position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in teaching various mathematics courses, from Algebra I to Pre-Calculus. We are looking for a candidate with a solid foundation in these subjects.

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  • Operations Associate

    The Archer School for Girls is currently seeking an Operations Associate to start immediately. The Operations Associate supports all aspects of operations within the School. The Operations Associate works closely with the Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations (AHSFO), the Director of Facilities and Operations, and the Senior Administrative team.  

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  • School Nurse

    The Archer School for Girls is currently seeking a full-time School Nurse to start immediately. The School Nurse will manage the school health office to support the health and well-being of approximately 500 students in grades 6 – 12. Responsibilities also include managing student health records and serving on the Safety Committee.

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Coach Openings

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  • Middle School Basketball Head Coach

    Position Start Date: November 3
    Salary: $45 - $65/hour
     
    The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Middle School Basketball Head Coach. The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious program is founded on the latest research around how girls learn best. Archer provides a competitive athletics program that competes in the Pacific Basin League. We are looking to hire a qualified basketball coach who will emphasize the core values of Archer Athletics including leadership, character, teamwork, and inclusivity.
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  • Middle School Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

    Position Start Date: September 2, 2025 
    Salary: $45 - $60/hr  
     
    The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Middle School Cross Country and Track & Field Head Coach. The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious program is founded on the latest research around how girls learn best. Archer provides a competitive athletics program that competes in the Pacific Basin League. We are looking for a qualified cross country/track & field coach that will emphasize the values that lie at the core of the athletic program at Archer including integrity, teamwork, competition, and leadership. 
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  • Middle School Volleyball Head Coach

    Position Start Date: August 27, 2025
    Salary: $45 - $65/hour
     
    The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Middle School Volleyball Head Coach. The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious program is founded on the latest research around how girls learn best. Archer provides a competitive athletics program that competes in the Pacific Basin League. We are looking to hire a qualified volleyball coach who will emphasize the core values of Archer Athletics including: leadership, character, teamwork, and inclusivity.
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  • Upper School JV Tennis Assistant Coach

    Position Start Date: August 4, 2025
    Salary range: $45 - $65/hour
     
    The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a JV Tennis Assistant Coach. We are an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 485 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious program is founded on the latest research around how girls learn best. Archer provides a competitive athletics program that competes in the Gold Coast League. We are looking to hire a qualified tennis coach who will emphasize the core values of Archer Athletics including leadership, character, teamwork, and inclusivity.
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  • Upper School Varsity Basketball Head Coach

    Position Start Date: October 6, 2025
    Salary range: $50 - $70/hour
     
    The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Varsity Basketball Head Coach. We are an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 485 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious program is founded on the latest research around how girls learn best. Archer provides a competitive athletics program that competes in the Gold Coast League. We are looking to hire a qualified basketball coach who will emphasize the core values of Archer Athletics including leadership, character, teamwork, and inclusivity.  
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Working at Archer

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  • 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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    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.