Educational Director
Full Time • Creative Steam
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- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Creative STEAM Academy · Laguna Hills, CA
Educational Director Full-Time · On-Site · Monday–Friday · K–12 8am-5pm
LEAD SOMETHING THAT ACTUALLY MATTERS.
Are you the kind of educational leader who got into this field to change things not maintain them? Do you believe that school should feel alive, that every child deserves to be truly known, and that the best learning happens when curiosity is given room to breathe? If you've been waiting for a place where your vision is not just welcomed but needed — this is it.
ABOUT CREATIVE STEAM ACADEMY
Creative STEAM Academy is a progressive K–8 hybrid learning center in Laguna Hills, CA, built on the belief that education should be as unique as the students it serves. We blend hands-on academics, enrichment, and social-emotional learning in a community where creativity, critical thinking, and whole-child growth are not buzzwords they are the foundation. We serve a diverse student population and we take that responsibility seriously.
THE ROLE
The Educational Director is the academic and cultural heartbeat of our campus. You will lead our faculty, champion our students, and partner with families to build something truly exceptional. This is not a manage-from-a-distance leadership role. You will be present, visible, and deeply invested in the daily life of the school. You will set the tone for instruction, for culture, for accountability, and for joy.
This is a full-time, on-site position for someone who is ready to lead with both head and heart.
WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO
Academic and Program Leadership:
- Oversee daily educational operations and provide instructional leadership across all K–12 grade levels
- Lead curriculum development, instructional planning, and academic program implementation
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate teaching staff, supporting their growth as much as their students'
- Develop and maintain student schedules, course offerings, and syllabi
- Lead school-wide assessments, progress monitoring, and intervention strategies
- Ensure compliance with California state educational standards and school policies
- Ensure effective classroom management and behavioral support strategies are in place throughout campus
- Collaborate with the administrative team on enrollment, scheduling, and student services
School Culture and Student Success:
- Set and sustain a campus culture grounded in respect, accountability, empathy, and genuine engagement
- Implement restorative, fair, and consistent behavioral expectations and disciplinary procedures
- Promote student voice through surveys, student councils, and classroom forums
- Create an environment where every student feels safe, seen, and supported both academically and personally
- Champion social-emotional learning as a core part of the school experience, not an afterthought
Family and Community Engagement:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding academic, behavioral, and social concerns
- Communicate proactively and warmly with families through newsletters, meetings, and digital platforms
- Build strong home-school partnerships through events, workshops, and advisory committees
- Promote parent voice and ensure families feel like true partners in their child's education
WHO YOU ARE
- You are an experienced educational leader who leads by example and earns respect through presence and integrity
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
- You bring 3–5 or more years of leadership experience in a school or educational organization
- You have a strong working knowledge of California state standards, curriculum design, and student support services
- You have experience working across multiple grade levels K–12 experience is a strong plus
- You are a proven team builder, people want to follow you because you invest in them
- You have a background in restorative discipline, social-emotional learning, or alternative education models or a strong desire to learn
- You are an exceptional communicator in writing, in conversation, and in a room full of parents
- You are calm under pressure, decisive when it counts, and humble enough to keep learning
- First Aid / CPR certification is preferred
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE
- A mission-driven organization where your leadership will shape something real and lasting
- A collaborative, passionate team that shows up every day because they believe in what they are building
- Creative freedom to develop programs, lead culture, and put your mark on a growing school
- A progressive model that actually walks the talk project-based, student-centered, and community-rooted
- Full-time, stable, on-site role with a Monday–Friday schedule
- The chance to lead a school where the work is meaningful every single day
Compensación: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
About Us
Creative STEAM 501 (c)(3) non-profit is an enrichment program supports homeschooling students grades K-8. Multi-age classes cover specific curriculum to support all core subjects, ELA, Social Studies, History, Econ, science, engineering, music & arts.
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