Sacramento Country Day School, the leading independent school in Sacramento and throughout the region, seeks a Lower School French Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will include teaching students beginning in kindergarten and continuing through fifth grade. Candidates will also be prepared to integrate themselves into the life of the school, including, but not limited to, various assigned duties and special school events. This is a full-time position with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (employee only), beginning August 16, 2026. The annual salary range is $52,000 - $96,000, depending on education and experience.

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 Languages & Cultures program.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience and someone who enjoys working with young 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), negative TB result.

Sacramento Country Day School’s mission is to inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.

About the school:

Country Day enrolls about 600 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Lower School serves roughly 275 students in Grades PreK - 5th. Lower School students are inspired and supported by approximately forty faculty and staff members, who are all focused on the academic, emotional, and social growth of their students. Country Day’s mission “inspires intellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately. 

The capital of California, 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 identifies 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.

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 the Head of Lower School, Christine Fecteau, at resume@saccds.org.

Sacramento Country Day School, the leading independent school in Sacramento and throughout the region, seeks a Pre-K Teaching Assistant and Extended Care Lead for the 2026-2027 school year. This would be a full time or part time position with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (full-time employee only), beginning August 16, 2026. The hourly pay range is $24.35-$36.19, depending on education and experience.

Serving over 590 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.  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.

Position Summary: 

Sacramento Country Day seeks a warm and supportive Assistant Teacher and Extended Care Lead who is an expert at building a classroom community in an early childhood setting, who is a flexible team player who enjoys working with colleagues, motivated to develop curriculum, and can meet the needs of a wide range of learners. 

Sacramento Country Day School offers an Extended Care program for Pre-Kindergarten students to have the opportunity to engage themselves in activities beyond their regular academics. The Pre-K extended care program allows students to explore different interests, interact with fellow students outside of the classroom, and enhance social and educational skills. The Extended Care Teacher is responsible for leading students through a variety of activities to aid them in these processes. 

Responsibilities: 

• Set up the classroom and outdoor environment for learning every day.
• Monitor and assess students in the classroom
• Supervision at recess and lunch
• Classroom management, including whole class on occasion
• Organizing and preparing materials and supplies
• Assist with documentation of student learning
• Occasionally fill in as a lead teacher with or without a lesson plan from the teacher
• Other duties of a supportive nature in the classroom or playground, as assigned by the lead teacher
• Devise and implement structured activities while supervising extended care students
• Respond to parent and children concerns in an effective, professional manner
• Communicate with families regarding sign-up when assigned to do so
• Follow all licensing regulations and requirements in all aspects of the Pre-K day.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Lower School. 

Qualifications:

• Must have 12 ECE units at an accredited community college or university 
• Must be available Monday-Friday, 9:30-6:00 pm
• Success working with Pre-kindergarten children in a group setting
• Patience, kindness, and an overly warm manner with children
• Ability to set boundaries with children in a firm but loving way
• Ability to support the social-emotional growth of students and support problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to run a learning group or activity (typically literacy or numeracy) with direction from the classroom teacher
• Confidence taking over whole class activities on occasion with a lesson plan from the teacher.
• Dedication to providing a fun, safe atmosphere for all involved with the Extended Care Program
• An understanding of the importance of teamwork
• An understanding of appropriate work behaviors
• An open mind for new ideas, opportunities, and others’ input 
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and sound hearing. The ability to speak clearly and coherently is also necessary. On occasion, the employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, run, and/or jump.   

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 Christine Fecteau, Head of Lower School, at resume@saccds.org.

Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school education since 1964, and the number-one-ranked high school in Sacramento, seeks a High School History Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.  This is a full-time position with benefits (100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee only), beginning August 16, 2026. The annual salary range is $52,000 - $96,000, 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.”

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 Role

This position includes teaching World History (for 9th grade students), U.S. History, and AP U.S. History, as well as other electives. Strong candidates will embrace designing curriculum and teaching within an innovative model that inspires students to understand deeply and to create uniquely. 

Candidates should be prepared to integrate themselves into the life of the school, including, but not limited to, teaching courses in the elective program, serving as an advisor, and chaperoning field trips (when permitted).  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; graduate degrees preferred
• Experience and expertise that align with our humanities program; ethnic studies expertise preferred
• 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 well 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), negative TB result.

About the school:

Country Day enrolls about 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. 

The capital of California, 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 identifies 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.

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 French teacher in our Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. This position will include teaching three or four sections of French in Grade 6, 7, and 8. Candidates will also be prepared to integrate themselves into the life of the school, including, but not limited to, teaching one to two elective courses, serving as an advisor, and chaperoning field trips. This is a full-time position with benefits (100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (for employee only). The salary range is between $52,000 and $95,000, depending on education and experience. 

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 Languages & Cultures 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), negative TB result.

Sacramento Country Day School’s mission is to inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.

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. 

About the school:

Country Day enrolls about 600 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Middle School serves roughly 150 students in Grades 6-8. Middle School students are inspired and supported by approximately twenty-five faculty and staff members, who are all focused on the academic, emotional, and social growth of their students. Country Day’s mission “inspires intellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately. 

The capital of California, 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 identifies 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.

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”). Country Day'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, 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.