2026-27 Dean of Teaching and Learning 6-12

Dean Of Teaching And Learning

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character. Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development.

The Dean of Teaching and Learning provides instructional leadership across the middle school and high school campuses, supporting excellence, coherence, and innovation in teaching and learning for Grades 612. The role partners closely with faculty and leadership to strengthen curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and professional growth while ensuring alignment with the school's mission and strategic priorities.

A central focus of the role is fostering continuity across the 612 program, supporting a strong and confident transition from middle to high school, and strengthening the academic experience in ways that encourage student continuation with Bentley. The Dean also supports thoughtful, responsible integration of emerging instructional practices, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance learning and teaching.

The Dean fosters a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and innovation, supporting faculty in leveraging emerging technologies to enhance student learning, personalize instruction, and prepare students with critical thinking and digital literacy skills for a rapidly evolving world.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to) :

General :

• Support Bentley School's Promise, values, institutional goals, and educational philosophy

Instructional Leadership :

Curriculum & Assessment :

Faculty Support :

612 Program Alignment & Grade 89 Transition :

Collaboration & Leadership :

Equity, Inclusion & Student-Centered Practice :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range :

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The starting salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $150,000.

How to Apply :

Please submit a letter of interest, a CV / resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice. A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.