Career Opportunities

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks an Admissions Assistant to begin in August 2026. The Admissions and Enrollment Management Office is a dynamic, collaborative, mission-driven team in which our commitment to children and families is anchored by our Quaker testimonies. These practices serve to guide, inform, and inspire the composition of a diverse community. In an ever-shifting independent school landscape, this role provides an opportunity to learn about an essential component of Friends Seminary, while also helping to build a community committed to our mission: to “prepare students to engage in the world that is and help to bring about a world that ought to be.” 

Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, the Admissions Assistant plays a vital role, often serving as the first point of contact for families, while supporting the daily operations of the Office – outreach efforts and initiatives, internal and external programming, and data management and reporting. The Admissions Assistant helps to ensure a seamless process and transition for prospective, applicant, and enrolled families. Additionally, the Assistant will work closely with colleagues across the School, including but not limited to divisional offices, Communications, the Center for Peace, Equity, and Justice, Facilities, and Dining Services. 

This is a 10-month, full-time position, with a strong possibility of transitioning to a 12-month position beginning July 2027. This role requires occasional evening and weekend coverage. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the Admissions and Enrollment Management inbox, respond to inquiries, ensure that families are kept informed of the admissions process and timeline, and manage all correspondence in a timely manner
• Schedule appointments for applicant families as well as members of the Admissions and Enrollment Management Office
• Upload and monitor all supporting documents for applications and ensure accuracy of applicant files
• Generate and distribute reports with current admissions data
• Coordinate Admissions events, including internal logistics (RSVP, nametags, reservation of space, etc.)
• Maintain Admissions calendar
• Collaborate with the Director of Financial Aid and Affordability

Qualifications  

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or similar position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Collaborative, resourceful, and team-oriented
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated efficiency and organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Proficiency with CRMs preferred (e.g., Blackbaud, Ravenna), Google platform, and spreadsheet software
• Reliable, curious, responsible, proactive, accountable, and principled
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least three years of experience

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $63,000-$68,000.

Benefits

Friends Seminary offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with a School-paid match; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants; and a talented and dedicated team of teaching colleagues and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching community of over 150 educators.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Contact information for three professional references

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - Admissions Assistant - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

Submit all materials to: [email protected]

Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth:  silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for a full-time educator for our Middle and Upper School drama program. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a variety of experience in teaching drama and directing plays with students in grades 8-12. Candidates must display a commitment to engaging, inspirational and dynamic teaching, in addition to a dedicated pursuit of diversity, equity and belonging in their work. We seek candidates who are proven program builders and who have a natural rapport with students in this age group. The School seeks a theater educator with a passion and commitment to student development through drama and theater.

Responsibilities

• Teach drama classes in grades 8-12
• Teach Upper School Playwriting; and Acting: Intro & Public Speaking (Fall Semester)
• Teach Upper School Tech Theater: Sound and Lights; Directing; and Acting: Scene Study (Spring Semester) 
• Direct and produce the Upper School Fall Play as well as run rehearsals
• Direct and produce the Upper School Musical as well as run rehearsals
• Serve as an advisor
• Collaborate on drama programming throughout the department
• Engage with the community beyond classes taught
• Attend and participate in all faculty meetings
• Attend community meetings
• Carry out assigned ancillary responsibilities according to the established schedule
• Prepare student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs
• Actively engage in anti-bias and equity work, in an effort to implement culturally responsive pedagogy and understand the social justice dimensions of education
• Communicate respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs

Qualifications  

• Experience teaching drama and directing plays with students grades 8-12
• Dedication and energy to engage middle school and high school students in creative self-expression, storytelling and drama
• Participation and collaboration in designing and implementing a drama-in-education curriculum
• Commitment to studying and exploring content that represents a diverse group of theater makers including representation of all races, sexualities, genders, and historically marginalized voices
• Appreciation and understanding of pedagogical techniques for teaching students with multiple learning styles

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

Compensation

Annual salary range for 2026-2027 based on years of teaching experience and level of degrees earned: $82,000 - $164,000+

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The salary range listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year contract. A successor agreement is currently under negotiation, and final compensation for the position will be adjusted in accordance with the ratified contract, including any negotiated cost-of-living or step increases.

Benefits

Friends Seminary offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with a School-paid match; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants; and a talented and dedicated team of teaching colleagues and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching community of over 150 educators.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Contact information for three to five professional references
5. A statement of educational philosophy

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - Drama Teacher - MS/US - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

Submit all materials to: [email protected]

Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for a part-time Middle School Strings Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The individual in this role will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the School’s mission, curricular goals, and students. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for innovative curriculum, a positive attitude toward growth, a gentle curiosity, an ability to observe and express without judgment, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting and co-teaching the MS Chamber Orchestra (grades 7 and 8) and teaching beginning violin classes in grades 5 and 6. 
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on designing and implementing an evolving instrumental music program. 
• Plan and implement motivating lessons for students that reflect knowledge of the curriculum, students’ interests and abilities, and students’ social and emotional needs.
• Incorporate music teaching technology into the student learning experience. 
• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning on a daily basis. 
• Collaborate with colleagues across and within disciplines and divisions with respect to further developing curriculum and designing interdisciplinary projects/units of study, content, pedagogy, use of appropriate technology resources, and the social and emotional needs of middle school students.
• Prepare student reports that include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs.
• Actively engage in anti-bias and equity work, understanding both culturally responsive pedagogy and the social justice dimensions of education.
• Communicate respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education specifically related to middle school-aged children and the instrumental music discipline.
• Passion for and expertise in string instruments across a variety of genres. 
• Competency and expertise in violin, viola, and possibly cello. 
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for the most effective learning.
• A proven commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all learners.
• An appreciation for multiple learning styles and the ability to meet students where they are. 
• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.
• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience preferred.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; a master's degree is preferred.

Compensation

This is a part-time position with an annual salary range of $20,000-$25,000 depending on experience. The teacher will provide nine lessons over a 10-day cycle, in addition to an annual concert and dress rehearsal. Payments are issued on the 15th of every month.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Contact information for three professional references
5. A statement of educational philosophy

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - MS Music Teacher (Strings) (PT) - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

Submit all materials to: [email protected]

Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for a dynamic and experienced Upper School Science Teacher beginning in fall 2026.

The individual will teach a year-long science elective and provide academic support in the school’s Academic Center. Qualified candidates should show evidence of using a hands-on laboratory approach. The Friends science program is a physics-first sequence that emphasizes student-centered pedagogy, with the goal to expand our inquiry-based curriculum, self-paced learning, and project-based learning components. The Science Department at Friends Seminary values teacher collaboration, thoughtful reflection of pedagogy, and innovative teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: Develop and deliver engaging and rigorous lessons in biology and electives, aligning with the department’s curriculum and mission.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative and challenging curricula that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Laboratory Instruction: Design and conduct safe and effective laboratory experiments to enhance student learning.
• Student Assessment: Create and administer assessments to measure student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Student Support: Provide individual and group science content support to students in the Academic Center.
• Professional Development: Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in science education.
• School Community: Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administrators to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching in science disciplines of physics, chemistry, or biology at the high school level.
• Enthusiasm for working with high school aged students.
• Strong knowledge of Learning Standards (e.g. NGSS).
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Sense of humor and patient, flexible demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Experience using educational technologies in a classroom environment.
• Experience collaborating with faculty and team-teaching.
• Experience creating innovative and structured lab activities.
• Commitment to professional development and staying current with best practices in science education.
• Dedicated to creating safe, respectful, and dynamic learning environments.
• Commitment to anti-bias and equity work; understands culturally responsive pedagogy and the social justice dimensions of education.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) preferred.

Compensation

Annual full-time salary range for 2026-2027 based on years of teaching experience and level of degrees earned: $82,000 - $164,000+ 

This is a part-time position and will thus be compensated with a pro-rated salary. 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The salary range listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year contract. A successor agreement is currently under negotiation, and final compensation for the position will be adjusted in accordance with the ratified contract, including any negotiated cost-of-living or step increases.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Statement of educational philosophy
5. Example of lesson plan
6. Contact information for three personal references

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - Science Teacher - Upper School (Part-Time) - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

Submit all materials to: [email protected]

Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks a responsible, experienced elementary school Spanish teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a passion for working with Lower School students. Additionally, solid collaboration skills are critical as this position requires working closely with grade level colleagues and content area specialists. Fostering a classroom with a focus on inquiry-based learning and the active exchange of ideas is central to our Lower School program. This is a position that requires a deep love and appreciation for Spanish language, Latin cultures, and the learning needs and styles of our youngest learners at Friends Seminary. Warmth, patience, and a sense of humor are key elements to being successful in this role.

The community of Friends Seminary celebrates the uniqueness of each child. In the Lower School, we encourage our children to “follow their curiosity and exercise their imaginations… to bring about a world that ought to be.” We help children cultivate a strong sense of their identity and academic talent through joy, structure and play in a child-centered environment.

The Lower School Spanish teacher reports to the Head of Lower School and World Languages Department Chair.

Responsibilities

• Teach grade 3 and 4 Spanish classes 
• Foster community, social emotional development, and academic learning for Lower School students
• View curriculum as well as classroom and School culture through a lens focused on the core values of equality, diversity, and community engagement
• Collaborate with the World Languages teachers on curriculum development, stewardship of curricular materials, and annual documentation
• Collaborate with Lower School colleagues to foster curricular integration and student support
• Utilize assessment to foster knowledge of students and inform instruction
• Partner with learning specialists and Lower School Psychologist to support individual learning and emotional needs of students
• Communicate with families through curriculum evenings, newsletters, informal email and conversation, family visiting, progress reports, and conferences
• Attend faculty meetings weekly on Monday after school
• Support the mission and philosophy of the School
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications  

• Native level proficiency in Spanish
• Proficiency with the use of technology for teaching and learning
• Familiarity with or training in Responsive Classroom
• 3+ years of teaching experience with elementary school-aged children
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

  Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or elementary education required; master’s degree preferred

Compensation

Annual salary range for 2026-2027 based on years of teaching experience and level of degrees earned: 

$84,000-$169,000. The salary for this position will be pro-rated based on the part-time nature of the role. 

Benefits

Friends Seminary offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with a School-paid match; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants; and a talented and dedicated team of teaching colleagues and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching community of over 150 educators.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Statement of educational philosophy
5. Contact information for three personal references

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - LS Spanish Teacher - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

Submit all materials to: [email protected] 

Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks an Upper School Counselor to join our mental health support team and to support the students and families of the Upper School. At present, the mental health support team includes one full-time psychologist in each division (Lower, Middle, and Upper).

The primary responsibility of the Upper School Counselor is to promote the social, emotional, educational, mental health, and general wellbeing of each student in the Upper School by partnering with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside professionals. The counselor will provide strategies for prevention, intervention, and remediation to assist students and other members of the Friends community in developing effective coping and problem-solving skills in response to their environments and interpersonal interactions. This is a part-time, 10-month position beginning August 2026. The Upper School Counselor reports to the Head of Upper School.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, and short-term crisis management
• Consult with teachers and school leadership to support student mental health
• Offer parental guidance both individually and through parent workshops
• Connect students with outside treatment providers and collaborate with those providers
• Partner with the guidance team, divisional administrators, grade-level deans, and school nurses to support all students at Friends
• Participate in weekly support team meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the division head

Qualifications  

• Experience working with children in a school setting
• Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development
• Well-developed sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members allowing for the ability to connect with many constituencies
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong interpersonal and clinical skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-based work environment defined by a commitment to collaboration
• Understanding of the social and emotional development of adolescent and SEL curriculum
• Proven ability to connect joyfully with students, families, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as to inclusive practices and openness to furthering their knowledge and skill set around diversity and inclusion
• Strong understanding of and foundation in restorative practices
• Clear enthusiasm for life-long learning and intellectual inquiry
• Openness to feedback and improvement

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in school counseling, school psychology, mental health counseling, social work, or related fields and appropriate New York State licenses and/or certifications required
• Previous counseling experience in a high school preferred
• Training and experience in evidenced-based treatment approaches including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness

Compensation

This part-time role is expected to be 2–3 days per week. The anticipated salary range is $60,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience and working schedule. We are open to some flexibility in structuring the role to align with candidate availability and the School’s needs.

Benefits

Friends Seminary offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with a School-paid match; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants; and a talented and dedicated team of teaching colleagues and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching community of over 150 educators.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
2. Cover letter articulating approach to emotional/mental health work in a school setting
3. Resume
4. Contact information for three professional references

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - Upper School Counselor (Part-Time) - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

Submit all materials to: [email protected]

Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

In the Friends Seminary Athletics Program, competitive spirit and Quakerism are mutually reinforced while kept in the perspective of integrity and team effort. Athletes are encouraged to pursue personal goals through cooperative effort and in pursuit of a common objective. Sport is a microcosm of life, and the lessons of cooperation, discipline, responsibility and sportsmanship are lessons of life as well as Athletics. Friends is a member of the ACIS – Athletic Conference of Independent Schools.

Coaches are responsible for cultivating a positive learning environment to prepare our student-athletes for success in interscholastic competitions. Successful coaches at Friends Seminary motivate student-athletes to demonstrate commitment to their own personal growth and development, an appreciation for the sport, and strong collaboration with peers.

We are seeking coaches who are able to demonstrate a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, ability to teach strategies, competitive concepts of the sport, and the ability to build community and team spirit. Coaches will also have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents/guardians, and student-athletes.

We are currently seeking coaches skilled in the following sports:

• Soccer - Middle and Upper School Level
• Softball - Middle and Upper School Level
• Volleyball - Middle and Upper School Level

Qualifications

• Experience working with young student athletes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships with colleagues and supervisors, student athletes, and parents.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to student-athletes, and support student success on all levels.
• Enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, vision and creativity, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.

Compensation

Coaching at Friends Seminary is compensated via stipend for each season coached. The amount of a stipend depends on the level of sport being coached, the length of the season, the level of the coaching position (e.g. Head Coach, Asst. Coach, etc.), and also years of prior coaching experience. Stipends range from $2,000–$8,500.

To apply:

For this position, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - Coaching - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

Submit all materials to: athleticsjobs@friendsseminary.org

Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Each year Friends Seminary seeks substitute teachers in all subject areas for all age groups. When a teacher is absent, Friends strives to schedule a substitute teacher who can further the curriculum of the class or classes taught by the absent teacher. In addition, substitute teachers participate in other supervisory responsibilities such as lunch, recess or study hall.

Candidates with prior teaching experience and relevant subject matter knowledge are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent professional skills and habits including ability to arrive on time and prepared when appropriate, timely and responsive communication, and ability to quickly read and absorb instructions
• Reliable and regular availability during school days between 8 AM and 3:30 PM
• Steady presence in a classroom setting
• Successful completion of Friends Seminary background check

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree required

Compensation

Friends Seminary compensates substitute teachers on a per day basis:

• Half day: $100
• Full day: $175
• Long-term substitute: $275/day

To apply:

For this position, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Contact information for three to five personal references

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - Substitute Teacher - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

Submit all materials to: [email protected]

Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the school community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.