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Work that Matters

We are intentional about creating an environment where everyone gets to do important work supporting an adolescent journey filled with healthy, joyful growth.

Reid Fritz works with students

Our Values

Our values are the heart and soul of Flintridge Prep and the principles upon which we make our daily decisions.

 

I remember during my interview, I actually left my purse in one of the offices, and I thought, “Oh, wait a minute. I'm getting too comfortable.” I didn't even know if I had the job yet, but there was such an environment of comfort. 

—Jamie Kidwell, Director of Human Resources

OUR COMMUNITY

25% of Flintridge Prep students receive financial assistance
professional growth funds at Flintridge Prep

8:1

STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO

supporting students as they dive in and engage deeply in learning

1 in 4

STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

55% of tuition and school expenses is covered by the average award.

$7,500

IN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FUNDS

available to each faculty and staff member over 3-years.

86%

OF FACULTY HAVE PARTICIPATED

in our professional growth program since 2019-2020

Meet our mission focused faculty and staff

We’re an aspirational and caring community united around a collaborative culture of kindness, humor and professional commitment to students, faculty, and staff.

Reuben Allen

Performing Arts Faculty

 

Reuben Allen

Performing Arts Faculty

What advice do you have for students new to Flintridge Prep?

Flintridge Prep is a close community and if you are engaged and present, it is such a fun place to learn and grow. Your high school years are the chance to form foundations in a variety of subjects, and your teachers are ready to support you, so don't be shy in asking for help when you need it. 

What would our community be surprised to find out about you?

I played baseball and tennis in high school (not at the same time).

How do you spend your free time? 

Hiking, swimming, tennis, cooking, exploring restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

In what Flintridge Prep teacher's class would you like to enroll, even for a day? Why?

It's difficult to choose only one, but I would be most curious to enroll in any of the history courses, such as ones taught by Sarah Cooper, Josh Perlman, Ingrid Herskind, or really any of the faculty in this department. I am curious about the way that history is taught today and how it might differ from when I was in high school. All of the faculty are so thoughtful and have their own unique perspectives and experiences to offer, and I think it's so important that young students have a deep knowledge of what has happened before so they can make informed decisions at the ballot box and contribute to society.

What do you wish everyone knew about the community and students at Flintridge Prep?

Although Flintridge Prep is a relatively small school, it is buzzing with energy to learn and grow. 

What impact do you hope to have at Prep? How do you see your role in helping create community here?

I hope that I create a welcoming environment and fun opportunities for students of all backgrounds to play and explore a variety of music styles. Every band or orchestra is a community. When students are invested in learning their part and understanding how their role is essential to the whole, there is a strong sense of community and teamwork as everybody is working to make the group sound its best. In advising Flintridge Prep's club Love Through Sound, which brings musical performances to settings such as senior homes, soup kitchens, and charity events, I hope to lead students in contributing to their community by sharing their music.

What do you hope your students take away from your courses? 

I hope that students build a strong musical foundation to continue playing, studying, and appreciating music after they graduate, and I hope that they learn to embrace challenges (both musical and non-musical) with a sense of play and fun. I also hope that students develop skills in collaboration as well as sensitive listening (to recordings, to their peers, and to their own sound). Music is similar to language. It can be read, written, spoken, and improvised. I'm always telling students (including instrumentalists!) "If you can sing it, you'll play it better." Finally, I also hope that students leave classes with knowledge of the rich musical traditions that have come before us and how those traditions are being continued and developed today.

What is your greatest professional accomplishment?

I am grateful to have performed with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Bob Brookmeyer, and John Boutté as well as having my compositions and arrangements played by groups such as the Kenny Barron Quintet and the Houston Symphony Orchestra. 

Describe something you have experienced that feels quintessentially Flintridge Prep

The pride, energy, and positivity during the Awards Ceremony was inspiring. Everybody was supportive and excited to celebrate the accomplishments and growth of their peers. 

Jeanette Woo Chitjian

Director of Enrollment Management

Jeanette Woo Chitjian
Jeanette Woo Chitjian

 

Jeanette Woo Chitjian

Director of Enrollment Management

Tell us about your role here.

I oversee all of enrollment management, so this includes admissions and financial aid. Ultimately, my job is to ensure that the admissions experience that our families have feels like and reflects the Flintridge Preparatory School experience. My goal is that any individual who has interactions with our community leaves the school as an ambassador. 

More than anything, I want people to feel welcomed because that’s who I think we are as a community.  

What attracted you to admissions work? 

When I was in college, I was on financial aid and the admissions office had positions for work-study students, so I signed up. I got to learn a little bit about the world of college admissions. At that time, I thought I wanted to be a physician because I wanted to work with people and I wanted to change lives. When I realized that I did not want to pursue medicine, I decided that admissions was an opportunity to work with people and change lives.

My whole family, including my husband, both of our children, and me, benefited from private college experiences. My daughters benefited from independent school education. I think we can impact and change the trajectory of children's lives and, in some cases, change the trajectory of a family's life. 

What do you think makes our community so special?

When I think of our community, I separate it into two groups, I think of our students who are curious and interested and have each other's backs and are always wanting to be their best selves even when they make mistakes. And then I think about our educators, and when I say educators, I mean that in the broadest terms, because I think everybody on this campus contributes to the education of our students. I think we always have students in mind and want to make sure that our students are seen and recognized on this campus.  

What's your favorite thing about working here?

The students. I feel really lucky to be in an office where there’s lots of traffic coming by, so students can just sort of pop in.  

There was a day when I felt a little bit of imposter syndrome, and a student popped in to say hello. When he asked me how I was doing, I mentioned something about feeling a little stressed. He gave me a little pep talk and he said, “Ms. Woo Chitjian, you’ve got this. I think that you actually are not thinking about all the great things and the ways that you've been prepared for this moment. And if there's anything I can do to help, let me know.” It was absolutely what I think is the best of Flintridge Prep, which is that we always have each other's back. I love that. 

What do you wish everyone knew about our school?

I'm not sure people know how open we are to change, and I think that's been so lovely to experience. We're an institution that's been around for 90 years, we have a very rich history, but we're an institution that is very much evolving and looking forward.

What would our community be surprised to find out about you?

I make a great apple pie!

Jessie Ricker

Math Faculty & Assistant Makerspace Coordinator

Jessie Ricker
Jessie Ricker

 

Jessie Ricker

Math Faculty & Assistant Makerspace Coordinator

What would our community be surprised to find out about you? 

A lot of people meet me and assume I am vegan.  I eat meat, but I am allergic to dairy. Also, I have a long list of book recommendations that I would love to share!

How do you spend your free time?

I really enjoy making objects and visiting thrift stores.   I like knitting, sewing, making costumes, building shelves, creating jewelry, and pop up cards!

In which teacher's class would you most like to enroll, even for a day?

Mr. Frost because I also love statistics! 

What impact do you hope to have at Flintridge Prep?

I want to help students imagination come to life in the MakerSpace!  Want to make something cool?  I  want to help! Also, I want to be a support for students who find math challenging.  I like helping students build foundational knowledge of math and find the strategies that click. 

What do you hope your students take away from your courses?

Math is more than just numbers!  Math class can give us opportunities to learn about our brain and the brains of others, and can make us better readers.  Math is a puzzle that can be pulled apart in many ways.

What is your greatest professional accomplishment?

It's not an accomplishment as much as a great memory!  I taught math and science in South Africa for a few months and my classes had some of the most joyful discussions.  The classes were for students between 15 and 22 years and they were just so kind to each other.  They really wanted everyone in the class to succeed. 

Anything else you'd like to share about your experience at Flintridge Prep?

This is my first year and it is just so lovely to be here!  I've really enjoyed how welcoming students and teachers have been.

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It's All About Location

Located in the city of La Cañada Flintridge, CA, Flintridge Prep enjoys the best of two-worlds: a campus nestled in a cozy suburban neighborhood with easy access to all that the greater Los Angeles area has to offer.

20-minutes to Downtown LA

Tree Covered Campus

Easy Access to Pasadena


Employment Opportunities

Opportunities, including teaching, administrative, staff, and coaching positions, vary from year to year. 

Future Openings

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Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Salaries and Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Long-term Care
  • Retirement Plan
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program

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Join us at the Southern California Diversity Recruiting Fair next spring. 

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Nondiscrimination Policy

Flintridge Preparatory School values the representation and full engagement of individuals within our community whose differences include—but are not limited to—intellectual perspective, age, ethnicity, family makeup, gender identity and expression, physical ability, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. The school does not discriminate on any basis in its administration of its hiring practices, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Faculty and staff are encouraged to innovate and inspire—to challenge and engage with each other, and to open doors for students to do the same. We invite you to explore the opportunities to join our robust learning community.

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