OVERVIEW

Sacramento Country Day School, the leading independent school in Sacramento and throughout the region, seeks a Chief Financial and Operations Officer, beginning July 2026.  Serving a consistent enrollment of 600 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, Country Day’s mission is to “inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately”.

Located in the capital of California, and roughly equidistant between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is often cited as one of the country’s most diverse and inclusive cities.  Country Day proudly reflects our city, with over 50% of our student body identifying as people of color. Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities - intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral- and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives.

The school has annual revenues of approximately $22M and allocates $4M in financial aid to help support our parents and students. Country Day maintains a 9-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, and 100% of our student applicants are accepted to 4-year colleges.

This is an exciting opportunity to fulfill a role on the leadership team at an important and exciting time in the school’s history. Country Day is in the midst of a capital campaign with plans to open a new $18M Middle School and Performing Arts Center in the Fall of 2028. The CFOO will work collaboratively with the Head of School, who has been with the school for 10 years, the leadership team, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational excellence, thereby allowing the school to maintain its high expectations for the future. The CFOO builds strong relationships, anticipates needs, and drives decision-making across the organization.

This position manages and engages in the school’s essential activities and manages a well-versed team of individuals in support of the school. These duties include, but are not limited to, financial and operational functions such as finance/business office, facilities, human resources, risk management, information technology, campus safety, financial aid, and auxiliary programs.

Successful candidates will take a comprehensive and collaborative approach to their work combining positive relationships and maintaining best practices in the various systems that support efficient school operations. This position requires strong leadership, management and organizational skills while embracing other team leaders and their dedicated staff. It is vital the candidate embodies the school’s core beliefs and focuses on delivering an exceptional education and student and family experience. The CFOO will demonstrate personal accountability and operate with integrity and humility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all required financial reports and compliance filing including those to lenders.  Work closely with the Controller in the business office on financial matters, such as analyzing data and tuition assistance tracking.
• Provide strategic leadership, analysis, and management of finances and operations.
• Provide thoughtful insight and decision making involving legal matters in conjunction with the Head of School.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments such as Advancement and Enrollment Management.
• Supervise Human Resources to ensure the school’s personnel policies and the school’s actions regarding hiring, compensation, payroll processing, training, and separation conform with federal and state requirements and strategic goals.
• Ensure the school’s benefit programs are brokered, designed, and funded in conjunction with financial priorities and employee needs.  Provide salary comparability information as needed and coordinate the annual issuance of employment agreements.
• Review and maintain the school’s insurance coverage, workers’ compensation insurance, and risk related policies and controls.  Work with insurance advisors and brokers to ensure adequate and cost effective insurance is in place.
• Serve as chief staff liaison to the Finance and Buildings and Grounds Committee and support the Head of School in relevant Board of Trustees matters.
• Serve on the Head of School Senior Leadership Team and lead, co-lead, or participate in several other teams and committees.
• Build and/or maintain the school’s short- and long-term strategic financial goals.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive budgets and utilize related tools to enhance financial reporting to management and the Board.
• Engage and work closely with lenders on securing and servicing the school’s debt.
• Manage investments to provide for adequate cash flow and enhance reserves while maximizing rate of return in an appropriate risk tolerance manner.
• Manage accounts receivable to keep past due accounts minimal.
• Oversee the Director of Physical Plant to verify proper maintenance, capital projects, vendor contracts and bids, campus safety, facility audits, transportation, and regulatory compliance are in place and operating effectively.
• Oversee the Director of Technology to verify technology equipment is current and satisfactory to users, proper expenditures and budgetary control is in place, proper safeguards exist for school information of software and hardware, cyber insurance is maintained, and user needs through the help desk are handled effectively and efficiently.
• Manage the lunch program in conjunction with the Lunch Coordinator. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 10-15 years of senior-level experience creating and executing financial planning and management strategies.
• Experience in an independent school is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working across technology platforms, and a strong working knowledge of business accounting policies, procedures, practices, and financial software programs. Prior Blackbaud experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with Trustees, senior leadership teams, employees, and external constituents, including the negotiation of contracts and management of vendors, suppliers, and project managers.  This also includes external auditors and other regulatory officials.
• Experience managing a team, setting clear goals and responsibilities with a successful track record working with diverse teams.
• Superb communication skills; excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of analysis for strategic decision-making, such as key cost drivers, competitive and market analysis, and organizational strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure.
• Aptitude for a high level of customer service.
• Track record of strong integrity and ethics.

SALARY RANGE:  $210,000 to $250,000

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sacramento Country Day School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws (“Protected Status”).  SCDS’s equal employment practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

APPLICATION

To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, and a list of at least three (3) references to Lee Thomsen, Head of School, at resume@saccds.org.

Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school education since 1964, seeks a part-time robotics instructor to lead our Lower School (grade 5) program and assist with our Middle School (grades 6-8) program in competing in the FIRST LEGO League. The hourly rate for this position will be between $25 and 30/hour depending on experience. 

Hours: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from January - May 2026. 

Serving over 600 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, Country Day’s mission “inspires intellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act Compassionately. Located in the capital of California, and roughly equidistant between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is often cited as one of the country’s most diverse and inclusive cities. Country Day proudly reflects our city; nearly 50% of our student body identify as people of color. Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral, and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Experience with robotics in an educational setting, preferably LEGO
• Enthusiasm for working with students aged 10-14
• Interest in learning new skills alongside students
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and engage young learners
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for STEM education
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Lower School Robotics program, assist with Middle School Robotics program
• Provide guidance and support to students as they design, build, and program LEGO robots for competition
• Foster a positive and engaging learning environment
• Collaborate with program leaders to plan and prepare instructional materials
• Help the students troubleshoot and solve problems with their projects and their peers
• Ensure that all safety protocols and guidelines are followed

School requirements include: Background check, First Aid/CPR training (school-sponsored), negative TB result.

Equal opportunity employer: Sacramento Country Day School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws (“Protected Status”). SCDS’s equal employment practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sacramento Country Day School is an inclusive community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, and list of three (3) references to the Head of Middle School, Sarah Ostermueller, at resume@saccds.org.

Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school education since 1964, is seeking a long-term substitute for high school English starting in January 2026. This is a part-time (80%FTE, 6hrs/day) position and potentially transitioning into a full-time position for the 26-27 school year. This position may include teaching any level of high school English, including 9th and 10th grade. This position includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (employee only). The salary range for this position is $41,600 to $76,000, depending on education and experience. 

Serving around 600 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Country Day’s mission is to “inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.”

Located in the capital of California, and roughly equidistant between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is often cited as one of the country’s most diverse and inclusive cities. Country Day proudly reflects our city; nearly 50% of our student body identify as people of color.

Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral – and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives.  Our teachers are active in the school community, serving as advisors, trip chaperones, and coaches. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; graduate degrees preferred 
• Experience and expertise that align with our English program 
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience and someone who enjoys working with children 
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Country Day community 
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion 

School requirements include: Background check, First Aid/CPR training (school-sponsored), and a negative TB result.

Equal opportunity employer: Sacramento Country Day School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws (“Protected Status”).  SCDS’s equal employment practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sacramento Country Day School is an inclusive community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three (3) references to Brooke Wells, Head of High School, at resume@saccds.org.

Sacramento Country Day School, the leading independent school in Sacramento and throughout the region, seeks a High School College Counselor for the 2026-27 school year.  This is a full-time position with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (for employee only). The annual salary range is $52,000 - 95,000, depending on education and experience. 

Serving around 600 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Country Day’s mission is to “inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.”

Located in the capital of California, and roughly equidistant between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is often cited as one of the country’s most diverse and inclusive cities. Country Day proudly reflects our city; nearly 50% of our student body identify as people of color.

Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral, and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives.  Our teachers are active in the school community, serving as advisors, trip chaperones, and coaches. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; graduate degrees preferred. 
• Experience and expertise that align with our college counseling program. 
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Country Day community. 
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

Duties include the following:

• Creating and facilitating programming for parents and students (parent meetings, college application workshops, Mock Admissions workshop, Financial Aid workshop)
• Advising students on college applications. Writing highly personalized letters of recommendation
• Maintaining communication with students and parents 
• Assisting the registrar with maintaining and verifying high school records
• Facilitating college visits to SCDS
• Participating in professional development: NACAC, WACAC, BAISCC, and others
• Participating in college tours 
• Partnering with the admissions and marketing department to share the philosophy and strength of the program 

School requirements include a background check, First Aid/CPR training (school sponsored), and a negative TB result.

Equal opportunity employer: Sacramento Country Day School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws (“Protected Status”).  SCDS’s equal employment practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sacramento Country Day School is an inclusive community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three (3) references to Brooke Wells, Head of High School, at resume@saccds.org.

Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school education since 1964, seeks a high school French Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time position with benefits (100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (for employee only). This position may include teaching all levels of high school French, including AP Language. Candidates will also be prepared to integrate themselves into the life of the school, including, but not limited to, teaching courses in the elective program.  The annual salary range is $52,000 - $95,000, depending on education and experience.

Serving around 600 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Country Day’s mission is to “inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.”

Located in the capital of California, and roughly equidistant between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is often cited as one of the country’s most diverse and inclusive cities. Country Day proudly reflects our city; nearly 50% of our student body identify as people of color.

Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral, and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives.  Our teachers are active in the school community, serving as advisors, trip chaperones, and coaches. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; graduate degrees preferred 
• Experience and expertise that align with our world language programs 
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Country Day community 
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion

School requirements include: Background check, First Aid/CPR training (school-sponsored), and a negative TB result.

Equal opportunity employer: Sacramento Country Day School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws (“Protected Status”).  SCDS’s equal employment practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sacramento Country Day School is an inclusive community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three (3) references to Brooke Wells, Head of High School, at resume@saccds.org.

Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in PK-12th grade independent school education since 1964, is continually seeking qualified substitutes for all grade levels/subjects.  

Requirements

• Substitutes for Pre-Kindergarten must provide proof of a minimum of 6 ECE units.
• All other grade levels (K-12) require at least a B.A. and experience working with students.
• All candidates must pass a criminal background check and provide proof of a negative TB test before working with students.

Interested candidates should send a resume and a letter of interest to Human Resources at resume@saccds.org.