Job Title: Director of Wellness
 Department: Upper Campus
 Reports To: Middle School Director and Upper School Director
 FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Director of Wellness leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate wellness program for students in grades 7–12. This role promotes a proactive, school-wide culture of mental health, emotional well-being, and resilience through programming, student support, and faculty collaboration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Program Development & Implementation

• Design and deliver wellness curriculum for the grades 7–12 Advisory program
• Collaborate on and support wellness-related content for school assemblies
• Lead the Wellness Ambassador Program with student volunteers to design and implement wellness initiatives
• Plan and coordinate co-curricular activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being across campus

Student Support

• Provide individual wellness coaching to students during designated office hours
• Serve as a resource for students navigating social-emotional challenges
• Identify students in need of additional support and make referrals to appropriate outside professionals when necessary
• Assist with crisis response and management in collaboration with school leadership and counseling professionals
• Participate actively on Student Support Teams for grades 7–9 and 10–12

Faculty & Staff Development

• Develop and facilitate professional development sessions for faculty on topics related to student mental health, wellness, and adolescent development
• Partner with faculty to integrate wellness practices into the broader student experience

Curriculum & Instruction

• Teach at least one course related to wellness, psychology, or human development, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively.

COMPENSATION

$90,000-$115,000 (based on experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, or a related field
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational or clinical setting
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, mental health, and wellness practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

About Sierra Canyon School

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,150 students in grades PK-12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 42 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Six and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in grades Seven through Twelve. Students of color comprise over 50% of the student body, 10% are international students, and students reside in 102 different zip codes. There are roughly 500 students on the Lower Campus and 670 students on the Upper Campus with 134 students in the Class of 2026. At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. Our faculty prepares each student for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship. Academic and extracurricular programs encourage the broadening of student perspectives and provide an exposure to both the surrounding community and the wider world. Experiential learning opportunities form a healthy, challenging part of Sierra Canyon School’s program.

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