Summary

SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) transforms multilingual learners’ educational experiences by equipping educators and systems with the knowledge, practices, and support needed to create rigorous, joyful, language-rich learning environments. Grounded in deep practitioner expertise and a strong evidence base, SEAL has trained more than 2,400 California educators and reached tens of thousands of students, while contributing insights from practice to broader research, policy, and field conversations.

SEAL is entering an important next chapter from a position of considerable strength. With a new FY27–FY29 Strategic Plan, strong financial footing, and a highly regarded model, the organization is poised to deepen its impact in California and expand its partnerships and influence nationally. This next phase will require SEAL to evolve its business and delivery model, strengthen and diversify earned and philanthropic revenue, and make thoughtful decisions about how and where to grow, all while preserving the depth, quality, and commitment to multilingual learners that have long distinguished its work.

SEAL is seeking nominations and applications for its next Executive Director to lead the next chapter. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility in education and the multilingual learner field. The next Executive Director will value and draw on the deep expertise of SEAL’s team, build alignment and accountability across the organization, strengthen relationships with funders, partners, and the Board, and serve as a compelling external voice for SEAL and for the multilingual learners, educators, and communities at the heart of its mission.

To Apply

SEAL is partnering with Allison Kupfer Poteet and Alejandra Villa of the national search firm NPAG. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume, via NPAG's portal.

At SEAL, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization in which we give voice to, and meet the needs of, the communities, teachers, and students we serve. We believe in lifelong learning and continuous improvement, and we are ever-evolving the processes through which we select and support team members and foster a culture of universal belonging and empowerment. SEAL encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, especially those from immigrant and English Learner communities, people of color, and members of other historically marginalized groups. SEAL is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.