School Director - (Homeschool/Hybrid Charter School; San Diego County) at Element Education: Community Montessori & Dimensions Collaborative Charter Schools (San Diego County)

Application Deadline

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/11/2026
Contact
Kiran Sihota
760-743-7880
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$141,279 - $175,663 Annually
Length of Work Year
11 months per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, PTO, CalSTRS, Professional Learning Funds
Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account a range of factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and business/organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
This position is open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Element Education is seeking an energetic and innovative leader to serve as School Director for Dimensions Collaborative School. DCS is a personalized learning school committed to providing flexibility for homeschool families, seeking access to campus, virtual, and community learning opportunities. Through a constructivist approach, DCS guides students in becoming agents of their own learning. With operations throughout San Diego County, students engage in real world and meaningful learning. Last Day To Submit Application, Materials, and Preliminary Task: June 15, 2026 Required In-Person Interview: June 18, 2026

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree - California Administrative Services Credential Strongly Preferred: - Experience in team leadership and mentoring teachers - Strong written, verbal, and leadership skills - Knowledge of independent study/homeschooling/personalized learning - Experience with competency-based assessment

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last Day To Submit Application, Materials, and Preliminary Task: June15, 2026 Required In-Person Interview: June 18, 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Documents Required to be Submitted - Professional Reference Letters Not Required for Internal Applicants - DCS School Director Preliminary Task (see link) - Internal Applicants contact HR for preliminary task.

  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Reference (3 Professional Reference Letters with one being from a direct supervisor.)
  • Other (Preliminary Task)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree - California Administrative Services Credential Strongly Preferred: - Experience in team leadership and mentoring teachers - Strong written, verbal, and leadership skills - Knowledge of independent study/homeschooling/personalized learning - Experience with competency-based assessment

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last Day To Submit Application, Materials, and Preliminary Task: June15, 2026 Required In-Person Interview: June 18, 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Documents Required to be Submitted - Professional Reference Letters Not Required for Internal Applicants - DCS School Director Preliminary Task (see link) - Internal Applicants contact HR for preliminary task.

  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Reference (3 Professional Reference Letters with one being from a direct supervisor.)
  • Other (Preliminary Task)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Come join our growing team! Dimensions Collaborative is known for its innovative practices, strong relationships with families, and model of self-determined learning. The School Director is primarily responsible for serving as the school’s educational leader in promoting and implementing the vision of the school. It is crucial the School Director establish and maintain an environment which supports experimentation, collaboration, and objective reflection. The school operates throughout San Diego County with a belief that all the world’s a classroom. The hybrid workplace includes remote and on-site roles. Seeking resourceful, creative, and driven candidates interested in joining a team dedicated to developing innovative practices, efficient systems, and strong relationships while cultivating a generation of life-long and self-determined learners. Element Education is a non-profit corporation which oversees two publicly funded charter schools. Our mission is to promote a culture of education which empowers learners to find and develop their passion and to inspire the natural desire to explore and learn through choice and flexibility. We refer to students’ learning styles (dispositions, modalities, interests, talents, and environment) as well as the developmental stages of learning when collaborating with the student, parents, and mentors in developing a personalized learning plan unique to each student. During their educational journey, students demonstrate mastery by making progress toward expertise in areas related to their educational goals, autonomy through choice and self-directed learning activities, and a sense of purpose by engaging in meaningful learning which contributes to something larger than themselves. Reach your ELEMENT by helping children discover theirs! www.myelement.org Element Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Comments and Other Information


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Come join our growing team! Dimensions Collaborative is known for its innovative practices, strong relationships with families, and model of self-determined learning. The School Director is primarily responsible for serving as the school’s educational leader in promoting and implementing the vision of the school. It is crucial the School Director establish and maintain an environment which supports experimentation, collaboration, and objective reflection. The school operates throughout San Diego County with a belief that all the world’s a classroom. The hybrid workplace includes remote and on-site roles. Seeking resourceful, creative, and driven candidates interested in joining a team dedicated to developing innovative practices, efficient systems, and strong relationships while cultivating a generation of life-long and self-determined learners. Element Education is a non-profit corporation which oversees two publicly funded charter schools. Our mission is to promote a culture of education which empowers learners to find and develop their passion and to inspire the natural desire to explore and learn through choice and flexibility. We refer to students’ learning styles (dispositions, modalities, interests, talents, and environment) as well as the developmental stages of learning when collaborating with the student, parents, and mentors in developing a personalized learning plan unique to each student. During their educational journey, students demonstrate mastery by making progress toward expertise in areas related to their educational goals, autonomy through choice and self-directed learning activities, and a sense of purpose by engaging in meaningful learning which contributes to something larger than themselves. Reach your ELEMENT by helping children discover theirs! www.myelement.org Element Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.