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Fulfilling Sage Hill’s mission requires the support of talented educators and staff who are powerful role models and bring out the best in our students. Our teachers are dedicated and knowledgeable, compassionate and innovative, collegial and generous of spirit. They are energized by young people, adept at engaging students, and receptive to new approaches to curriculum and new teaching strategies.

Sage Hill offers an exquisitely beautiful campus just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. Faculty and staff are encouraged to pursue opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and advancement. These may include committee positions and leadership roles on campus or in professional organizations, as well as continuing education and professional development programs. Sage Hill also offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Health Plan Transparency in Coverage
Sage Hill School complies with Federal Transparency in Coverage regulations by providing a link to machine readable files related to the health plans offered to our employees. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data including negotiated service rates, and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. Click here for the Blue Shield of California - Health Plan Transparency in Coverage.

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  • Teaching Opportunities - Updated April 25, 2025

    Faculty Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 – (Compensation commensurate with years of experience)

    CURRENT OPENINGS

    English Faculty: Part-time – Start Date: 7/1/2025
    Sage Hill School has an opening for a part-time English teacher to teach three sections of English for the 2025-2026 school year.
     
    Please click here to apply for the PT English opening.
     
    This is an exempt, part-time benefits eligible position.

    Spanish Faculty: Part-time – Start date 7/1/2025
    Sage Hill School has as opening for a part-time Spanish teacher to teach two sections of Spanish for the 2025-2026 school year.
     
    Please click here to apply for the part-time Spanish faculty opening.
     
    This is an exempt, part-time position eligible for state mandated benefits only.

    English Faculty: Full-time – Start Date July 1, 2025
    Sage Hill School has an opening for a full-time English faculty member for the 2025-2026 school year.
     
    Please click here to apply for the English faculty opening.
     
    This is an exempt, full-time benefits eligible position.
     
    Middle School Faculty for the 2026-2027 school year - Start Date: July 1, 2026

    Sage Hill School is excited to be opening a Middle School with grades 7 and 8 in fall 2026.  We are accepting applications for the following full-time faculty positions:
     
    MS FAC – English Grades 7 & 8 - To apply for the MS English positions, please click here.
     
    MS FAC – History Grades 7 & 8 – To apply for the MS History positions, please click here.
     
    MS FAC – Latin/Spanish Grades 7 & 8 – To apply for the MS Latin/Spanish positions, please click here.
     
    MS FAC – Mathematics Grades 7 & 8 – To apply for the MS Mathematics positions, please click here.
     
    MS FAC – Science Grades 7 & 8 – To apply for the MS Science positions, please click here.
     
    All positions are 12-month, exempt, full-time and benefits eligible.

    Substitute Teacher

    This is a non-exempt position. $30/hour, no benefits.
     
    All interested candidates, please click here to apply.

  • Administration and Staff Opportunities - Updated February 24, 2025

    CURRENT OPENINGS
     
    AV Systems Engineer – start date – Immediate Availability
    The AV Engineer is part of the IT department and is responsible for the setup, operation and maintenance of the School’s AV equipment and support all on and off campus events that require presentation and performance technology, especially in the Kazu Fukuda Black Box Theater. The AV Systems Engineer will also provide support and training to student crews and the community granted use of presentation spaces.  The AV Systems Engineer must manage timely communication with the IT and Arts department due to the high volume of projects and performances.
     
    Qualifications:
    Technical
    • Minimum of six full musical theater productions in the capacity of Production Sound Engineer and three as the Sound designer
    • Experience with Q-lab, Yamaha and Allen and Health audio consoles, Dante PA system, Shure microphones, control systems 
    • Experience with controls systems: Creston, QSC (Q-SYS) and Extron
    • Experience with Meyer Sound Constellation Systems, lighting equipment and systems and streaming equipment is a plus
    • Experience in an educational environment, a plus  
    • BA in related area
    General
    • Work with students, parents, teachers and the school community
    • Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including flexibility and collaboration
    • Ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds, stoop, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time, use of hands to handle objects or controls and to reach, work at heights and in performance spaces, including fly loft, catwalks, loading galleries, grid, rooftops and storage spaces
    • Flexible schedule to work nights and weekends as needed
    This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefit eligible position.
     
    Hourly rate range: $37.00 - $42.00, commensurate with experience
     
    Please click here to apply for the AV Engineer position.

    Assistant Director of the Sage Center for Global Education and Inclusion – Start date July 1, 2025
    The Sage Center is looking for a dynamic person with an adventurous spirit to join their team. The Assistant Director of The Sage Center for Global Education and Inclusion will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and leading the implementation of the School’s global and experiential education initiatives. This position will oversee the Spring at Sage program, managing both international and domestic travel experiences and local seminars that enrich student learning and global engagement. Also, this position will drive key diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that align with the school’s broader strategic goals, fostering an environment where all students and faculty thrive. The Assistant Director will also maintain a presence in the classroom by teaching 2 sections. The ideal candidate must possess a demonstrated ability to lead from the middle, a proven experience leading and managing international and domestic travel programs, a good understanding of global issues, global trends, and cross-cultural competence and excellent interpersonal and organization skills with the ability to work in a face paced environment. BA or BA required, MS or MA and independent school experience preferred.  
     
    This is a year round full-time exempt and benefits eligible position.
     
    Annual (12 month) Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 (commensurate with years of experience)
     
    Please click here to apply for the Asst. Dir. of the Sage Center for Global Education & Outreach opening.

  • Coaching Opportunities - Updated March 30, 2025

    General Coaching
    Hourly Rate Ranges: Rate commensurate with experience at Sage Hill School.
     
    Head Coach $25.00 - $27.00
    JV Head $18.00 - $20.00
    Asst. Coach $17.00 - $19.00

    Girls’ Flag Football Assistant Coach
    The Assistant Coach for Girl’s Flag Football is responsible for supporting the Head Coach for Girls’ Flag Football as they lead the girls’ flag football program. Sage Hill is looking for a dynamic and positive individual who is motivated and passionate about the development of student-athletes. The ideal candidate would have experience competing at the high school and/or collegiate level, and previous coaching experience is preferred.

    Interested candidates for all coaching positions, please click here to apply.

Sage Hill School

20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Phone: 949.219.0100  |  Fax: 949.219.1399
Sage Hill School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other School administered programs.