Harvard-Westlake School is seeking applications for a newly created position of Director of Wellness. This is a full-time position which begins on July 1, 2024.

Harvard-Westlake is searching for an experienced educational professional with a background in health and wellness education and a proven track record of working in a school setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating support structures, envisioning strategies for community-wide wellness, and leading curricular and pedagogical innovation to help students, parents and employees thrive. An advanced degree in the human service field (MPH, MSW, MFT, PsyD, etc.) is preferred.

The Director of Wellness reports to the Head of School and will participate in the weekly counseling and student support meetings as well as the monthly Faculty Academic Committee meetings on both campuses.

Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to:

• Being the public face of wellness efforts across the school to all constituencies - students, faculty, staff, parents, and the Board of Trustees. Creating or coordinating presentations and trainings in subjects such as SEL skills, mental health literacy, resilience, suicide prevention, mindfulness, substance abuse prevention, sexual health education, etc.
• Working closely with division heads and other administrators, as well as groups such as our Faculty Academic Committees on both campuses, reviewing the scope and sequence of our grades 7-12 wellness curriculum and activities and working to create and reinforce clear, consistent, and timely content and opportunities for student wellness education and skill-building.
• Providing training and consultation for faculty on pedagogy and classroom practices that support student wellness.
• Working in partnership with our HR and Leadership teams to support our employees so that they can be healthy, balanced individuals and can lead meaningful lives while best supporting students.
• Supporting and coordinating the work of our nine-member counseling team; helping them to innovate in our support offerings, structures, and systems, while increasing coordination and communication across our three divisions - middle school, upper school, and athletics.

Attributes we are looking for:

• Someone who believes passionately that wellness and challenge can be intertwined to allow students to achieve their maximum potential.
• A self-starter who is able to deal with the complexities of working at a large school on two campuses and within three divisions.
• Familiarity with systemic frameworks of care used in middle and high school educational settings such as the MTSS and others of its kind.
• An innovator who is a careful and thoughtful collaborator, especially with our Community and Belonging work, our DEI office, our Teaching and Learning team, and our Parents Association.
• A person who understands the brain science and research around wellness and who can communicate their knowledge to all constituencies.

Harvard-Westlake School

We are an independent school consisting of two campuses located in Los Angeles, California. We have approximately 1,600 curious, thoughtful, and inspiring students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.

We are committed to creating a community of belonging and actively strive to be a diverse and inclusive community. We do not discriminate on any basis. We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; have the ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; and have the capacity to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.

Compensation: Anticipated base compensation for this role is between $150,000 - $170,000, depending on experience.

Great benefits we offer:

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low premium contributions
• 403(b) Retirement with a 10% match and immediate vesting
• Cafeteria allowance – lunch is on us!
• Professional development support including continuing education.
• Personal Growth grants
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee affinity groups
• Mental wellness resources and workshops
• Partially subsidized employee housing (subject to availability)
• Tickets to local sporting and entertainment events
• Discount at school bookstore (get your HW swag!)
• Paid Holidays, including time off for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring break plus vacation!