Career Center

About our Schools:

Rolling Hills Preparatory School (RHP), Renaissance (Ren), and REACH Schools, a blend of three great schools in one vibrant school community, is a model unique in the independent school world. The schools are able to help students meet their potential as learners, innovators and global citizens. Students are drawn from a diverse economic, ethnic, religious, and social background.

The RHP, Ren and REACH schools’ community are a place where all learners are celebrated and supported. Ren and REACH are both designed to support students with academic and social learning differences. RHP is known for being “an academic powerhouse with a soul,” believing firmly that, given talented, committed teachers, passionate about their disciplines and supportive of the whole child, a school can prepare young people for success and happiness in college and beyond without burning them out in the process.

Located in San Pedro, nestled between horse farms and the harbor, this 31-acre campus is home to students and faculty that are passionate about inclusion, come from diverse backgrounds and identity markers, and believe education should be student centered.

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

Instruction of Students

• Demonstrate commitment to, and expertise in, working with neurodiverse students
• Assist teachers and other certificated personnel in any way possible, but not limited to:
• Organization and preparation of classroom materials, including technology
• Cleaning of the classroom environment
• Preparation and delivery of instruction to individual students, or small groups, as assigned
• Maintain student records and progress 
• Meeting social-emotional, and behavioral needs of students
• May be assigned limited responsibilities to teach specific subject matter, in which the teacher assistant has special skills, or training in, to individual students, or a small group of students, under the direct supervision of a teacher or other certificated personnel 

 Communications 

• Collaborate fully with colleagues to create and maintain a climate of trust and mutual respect 
• Communicate with staff regarding student behavior and academic progress
• Read all communications from managers and staff bulletins thoroughly in a timely manner

 General Responsibilities:  

• Supervise students, to ensure a positive learning environment, both in classrooms, and on school grounds 
• Support and further the schools’ missions, visions, and values
• Actively engage in the life of the school and participate in related duties, as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students
• Demonstrate respect towards all members of the school community, including students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administration
• Behave with dignity and respect, in accordance with school and community expectations 
• Abide by school policies and procedures 

 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Awareness of own identity markers and how these cause bias
• Celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the classroom and community in alignment with the schools’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging stance

 Other Responsibilities:  

• Carry out instructions as given by their respective supervisors and school leadership
• Participate in professional development activities, as directed by leadership
• Attend school meetings, field trips, as required
• Provide coverage for absent staff, when required 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree. Bachelor's degree in education, or related field, is preferred
• Strong desire to work with students with social and academic learning differences.
• Patience and respect for students who learn differently
• Innovative and flexible personality 
• Skills to work in strong collaboration with a teaching team

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Willingness and ability to work in a highly-demanding environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, and a varied and diverse array of contacts 
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs 
• Work primarily in a traditional, climate-controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability/handicap, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the school’s employment opportunities.

To Apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and three professional references