Crossroads School

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a K-12 coed day school in Santa Monica, California. It enrolls more than 1,000 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades. The school was built on five founding commitments: academic excellence, the arts, community engagement, diversity, and student well-being. Those commitments shape what teachers actually do each day — not just what the website says.

At Crossroads School, arts and sciences carry equal weight. Faculty in both areas help shape curriculum rather than just deliver it. The school also runs public-private partnerships focused on equity and justice. Teachers who want their work to reach beyond the classroom have real, built-in ways to do that.

Diversity here is a daily reality, not a stated goal. One in four students receives financial assistance. That means faculty work with students from a wide range of social, economic, and racial backgrounds. Writing lessons that work for that full range is a core skill, not an optional one.

The school's financial position supports strong salaries and benefits for a California independent school. Net assets exceeded $152 million in 2023, with annual revenue near $71 million. Fundraising grew about five percent that year. That stability means resources, reliable benefits, and long-term job security. As a day school, faculty also keep their evenings free — a clear contrast to residential boarding roles.

Crossroads School hires teachers across all grade levels and subjects, including Latin. Openings in administration, the arts, athletics, and student support come up regularly too. Santa Monica puts faculty inside one of California's most active urban communities while the campus itself stays close-knit.