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Job openings have specific requirements. Please read the job descriptions for details. To apply, follow the instructions listed in the job description for which you are applying and forward your materials to the email address provided.

For most positions, we ask that you 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 (for teaching positions)

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] - Math Teacher - ABC Recruiting. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
 
An acknowledgement email will be sent once we receive your resume. Kindly submit your information only once per position. No phone calls, please.

Current Openings

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

  • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

    Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary is the oldest co-educational independent Quaker school in New York City and serves 791 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, as well as 178 faculty and staff members. The School seeks applications for the position of Assistant Director of Facilities.
     
    The School is looking for a dynamic, experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant Director of Facilities, a member of the Campus Operations Management Team. This role reports directly to the Director of Facilities and assists with the management of the building operations, including all aspects of day-to-day facilities operations, daily service repairs, planned/preventative maintenance, cycle maintenance, emergency repairs, as well as all contracted services vendors. 
     
    During the school year the hours are 10:00 AM–6:00 PM to provide coverage to a campus that is operational from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This individual will play a critical role in managing the building between the hours of 3:00 PM–7:00 PM. Some overtime and weekend work may be necessary. During school breaks and summer months hours may shift. This is a full-time exempt management position.
     
    Essential Functions
    • In conjunction with Director of Facilities, establish, develop, and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the proper and safe operation of all building systems and components
    • Assist the Director of Facilities with the development, annual supplies, equipment and services budgets
    • Oversee and manage the distribution of work for building staff regarding methods and procedures of work, schedule staff for all shifts and events, and professional development
    • Support the Director of Facilities with the management of all mechanical, electrical, structural, BMS, fire suppression systems', elevators' and other building systems' ongoing and long-term maintenance through a planned/preventative maintenance plan
    • Interact with members of the community as needed, providing clear communication and strong support
    • Act as a member of emergency planning and incident management, and ensure that necessary policies and procedures are in place, communicated, and executed
    The description of this position is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal requirements of the position.
     
    Qualifications
    • Training or licensing in one of the following areas: Plumbing, HVAC-R, or Electrical
    • Experience working in facilities management, preferably in a school setting
    • Prior supervisory experience managing scheduling and staffing for various events
    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience required
    • Possesses or is able to obtain NYC Certificates of Fitness as designated by the School
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish respect, credibility, and trust, and maintain productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
    • Ability to use discretion and good judgment in a variety of circumstances with proven ability to effectively, continuously and discretely work with confidential and potentially sensitive information
    • Knowledge and experience in applying best practices for work safety and familiarity with all local and state building codes, preferably in an academic setting
    • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, sit and lift up to 50 pounds at a time
    • Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office products
     
    Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package
     
    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 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] - Assistant Director of Facilities - School Website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: facilitiesjobs@friendsseminary.org  
     
    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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.
  • ASSOCIATE TEACHER - GRADE 1

    Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for a creative, organized team player to serve as an Associate Teacher in Grade 1 beginning in the 2023 - 2024 academic year.
     
    An Associate Teacher (AT) at Friends collaborates with the head teacher in planning curriculum and reviewing lesson plans. AT’s prepare and study the materials being taught in order to be knowledgeable of lesson objectives. The AT works with the head teacher to support student learning through whole class, small group or individualized instruction, and works in conjunction with the lead teacher to maintain a positive classroom learning environment to support the academic, emotional, and social development of students.
     
    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.
     
    Responsibilities
    • Attend faculty meetings, grade level meetings and all required events
    • Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the position
    • Attend specialized meetings to support their professional growth and development
    • Report directly to the Assistant Head of Lower School
    • Support the mission and philosophy of the School
     
    Qualifications
    • Experience guiding children in a preschool or lower school setting
    • Some proficiency with the Spanish language is a plus
    • Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred
     
    Compensation
    Annual salary range for 2022-2023 based on years of teaching experience and level of degrees earned: $56,000 - $58,100
     
    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:
    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] - Associate Teacher - Grade 1 - Friends website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: lowerschooljobs@friendsseminary.org
     
    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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.
  • CENTER FOR PEACE, EQUITY AND JUSTICE SPECIALIST FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND BELONGING

    Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks a Specialist for Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB) to work with the School’s mission-based Center for Peace, Equity and Justice (CPEJ), under the supervision of the Director of DEB and the Director of CPEJ. 

    An entry-level position with potential to grow in leadership, the Specialist for DEB supports student and faculty development of diversity, equity and belonging, global competencies, as well as civic engagement, which reflects Quaker values and their accompanying legacy of activism. A unique department in the independent school world, the Center brings together academic, social, values-based and cultural programs that contribute to wider movements for social change. By connecting theory to real-world practice, the Center stresses learning through action and equips students with global competencies that allow them to realize their human capacity to bring about the world that ought to be. Through its programs and course offerings, grounded in Quaker philosophy and practice, the Center seeks to connect ideas, resources, and people to advance social justice, build inclusive and sustainable communities, and foster lifelong commitments to public service.

    The main responsibilities for this full time, 10-month position will be to support the continued development of a growing and thriving diversity, equity and belonging program which engages students ranging from grades K-12. Additional responsibilities include teaching a Middle School social justice and service learning curriculum called goLEAD in collaboration with other members of the CPEJ team. The Specialist for DEB will collaborate with CPEJ staff on the design and logistical support of other Center initiatives, and under the direction of the Director of DEB, will manage student-facing DEB programs such as affinity groups and heritage month celebrations. 

    The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice and civic engagement through their own educational pursuits, community engagement, and/or professional work in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging. An ideal candidate will have experience in youth development and community organizing, as well as an understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy and diversity, equity and belonging best practices. They will have the desire to strengthen their DEB competencies and advance in this role. This position will report to the Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging and the Director of the Center for Peace, Equity and Justice, and will be part of a highly collaborative team that brings to life the School’s Quaker values and commitment to social justice. 
     
    Responsibilities
    • Under the direction of the Director of DEB, creating and implementing:
      • Weekly DEB programs such as affinity groups, lunchtime talks and evening panels addressing issues pertaining to diversity, equity and belonging
      • Heritage month programming that aligns with the School’s philosophy around diversity, equity and belonging
    • Writing communications for DEB weekly events for the School’s website and the CPEJ social media platforms
    • Teaching one grade 4 project-based learning curriculum focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, teaching middle school social justice/service learning classes, and working with the Director of CPEJ and the Director of DEB in implementing the goLEAD curriculum for grades 5-8
    • Collaborating with the CPEJ team in planning and implementing CPEJ initiatives such as the Learn & Serve events, Peace Week and Day of Concern
    • Light administrative work such as managing the DEB calendars
     
    Required Qualifications
    • Grounded understanding and commitment to diversity, equity and belonging, and a demonstration of cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions with others
    • Well developed global consciousness and environmental sustainability awareness and engagement
    • Experience with youth development and social justice/human rights education
    • Demonstrated experience in community building and nonprofit partnership development
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
     
    Desired Qualifications
    • Experience in a relevant field
    • Experience working in schools preferred
     
    Required Education
    Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a field relevant to the work of CPEJ
     
    Compensation
    The expected salary range for this position is $53,000 - $60,000 based upon experience.
     
    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.
     
    Anticipated Start Date: Monday, August 28, 2023
     
    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 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] - CPEJ Specialist for DEB - Friends website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: jobs@friendsseminary.org 
     
    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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.
  • GRADE 3 HOMEROOM TEACHER LEAVE REPLACEMENT, FALL 2023

    Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks a responsible, experienced elementary school teacher to teach third grade for the opening months of the 2023-24 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. 
     
    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.
     
    Lower School teachers report directly to the Head of Lower School.
     
    Responsibilities
    • Foster community, social emotional development and academic learning for 18 third grade students
    • Collaborate with the teacher taking the leave and the other third grade teachers on the grade level to learn and implement the fall curriculum
    • Communicate with families through newsletter, informal email and conversation, family visiting, and fall conferences
    • Attend grade level meetings during the school day and faculty meetings weekly on Monday after school
    • View curriculum as well as classroom and School culture through a lens focused on the core values of equality, diversity and community engagement
    • Support the mission and philosophy of the School
     
    Qualifications
    • 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
    Compensation for long term substitutes at Friends Seminary is $275 per day.
     
    To apply:
    For this position, 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] - Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher (Leave Replacement, Fall 2023) - ABC Recruiting. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: lowerschooljobs@friendsseminary.org
     
    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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.
  • LOWER SCHOOL HOMEROOM TEACHER LEAVE REPLACEMENT, 2023-2024

    Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks a responsible, experienced elementary school teacher to teach a class of 18 students in the Lower School for the 2023-24 school year. The grade level is to be determined. 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. 
     
    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.
     
    Lower School teachers report directly to the Head of Lower School.
     
    Responsibilities
    • Foster community, social emotional development and academic learning for 18 students
    • Collaborate with the teacher taking the leave and the other grade level teachers  to learn and implement the curriculum
    • Cultivate a collaborative relationship with colleagues in specialist subject areas to foster integration and optimal support for students
    • Partner with learning and math specialists to optimize differentiation and to provide targeted support to specific students
    • Communicate with families through newsletter, informal email and conversation, family visiting, conferences, and progress reports
    • Attend grade level meetings during the school day and faculty meetings weekly on Monday after school
    • View curriculum as well as classroom and School culture through a lens focused on the core values of equality, diversity and community engagement
    • Support the mission and philosophy of the School
     
    Qualifications
    • Proficiency with the use of technology for teaching and learning
    • Familiarity with or training in Responsive Classroom and social emotional learning.
    • 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 2022-2023 based on years of teaching experience and level of degrees earned: $76,050 - $155,000
     
    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:
    For this position, 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 Homeroom Leave Replacement, 2023-2024 - Friends website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: lowerschooljobs@friendsseminary.org
     
    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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.
  • PAYROLL AND BENEFITS MANAGER

    Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for a talented and experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of professionals in the Business Office. The position reports to the Director of Human Resources and the Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) and has the primary responsibility of overseeing the payroll and benefits functions, as well as working closely with the Director of Operations, Controller, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accountants. The position is full-time and in-person, working in a collaborative office environment with sensitive information under tight deadlines, with confidentiality and discretion to be maintained at all times. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
     
    • Responsible for all aspects of payroll processing for school employees including entering benefit contributions, garnishments, 403(b) contributions, etc. 
    • Conducts review, analysis, and entry of payroll related information, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with wage and hour laws, collective bargaining agreements, and other guidelines
    • Prepares GL accounting entries for entry into accounting system and supports month-end close, related reconciliations and ADP tax filings
    • Timely reconciliation and funding of retirement assets, FSA and HSA contributions
    • Ensures W-2s and 1095’s are completed timely each year
    • Serves as the primary contact to all employees for payroll and benefits inquiries and makes updates/changes to payroll and benefits portals as needed
    • Performs benefits administration of all employee benefit programs including retirement, medical, dental, vision and ensures compliance with legal requirements, onboarding and termination
    • Participates in HR, Workers’ Compensation and Finance annual audits by preparing, collecting and organizing data
    • Processes and tracks pre-employment background checks for all employees including, substitute teachers, coaches, tutors, student teachers, and independent contractors
    • Organizes and tracks employee attendance
    • Assists with the preparation of letters of employment and benefits sheets for employees
    • Maintains all employee files and ensures proper documentation is completed by employees
    • Processes annual census and surveys for retirement and other organizations as needed
    • Assists the Director of Operations and CFOO with special projects
    • Assists with revisions and updates of the employee handbook
    • Reports all work related injuries/incidents to Worker’s Compensation and coordinate follow up as needed
    • Works with Communications Team to update HR-related content on the Faculty and Staff Resource Board in Blackbaud
    • Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources and/or CFOO
     
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in related field
    • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience processing payroll and administering employee benefit programs
    • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) a plus
    • Proficient in ADP Workforce Now, iPay, MS Office and Google Suite
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
    • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Demonstrated ability in working well with multiple constituencies in a collaborative office environment
     
    Compensation
    The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 based upon experience.
     
    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:
    For this position, please submit the following:
    1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
    2. Cover letter
    3. Resume
    4. 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] - Payroll and Benefits Manager - Friends Website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: businessjobs@friendsseminary.org  
     
    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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.
  • VISUAL ARTS LEAVE REPLACEMENT, FALL 2023 - MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL

    Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for an enthusiastic and experienced Visual Arts Teacher in the Middle and Upper School for a leave replacement position beginning September 1, 2023 through November 27, 2023. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem solving skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for innovative curriculum, a positive attitude toward growth, and strong interpersonal skills that allow for cooperation and effective collaboration with others.

    Candidates should possess strong content knowledge of visual arts, both at a middle and upper school level. A curricular map and outline will be provided with the expectation that the leave replacement teacher’s primary responsibility will be the implementation of daily lessons and assessments. The Visual Arts Department is committed to representing multiple cultures and narratives in its approach, and the successful candidate will enthusiastically embrace an inclusive approach to engaging students in the visual arts. In addition to their classroom and teaching responsibilities, Middle and Upper School teachers are assigned additional ancillary supervisory duties. Teachers are encouraged to participate in other aspects of the community.
     
    Responsibilities
    • Teaching sections of grades 6-8 art classes
    • Teaching Upper School Ceramics
    • Teaching Upper School Digital Painting & Design
    • Serving as a grade 7 advisor
    • Preparing student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs
    • Communicating respectfully with families and demonstrating sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs
     
    Qualifications
    • Experience and enthusiasm for teaching middle and high school students
    • Knowledge of child development, best practices and current trends in art education
    • 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
    • Strong experience in drawing and painting
    • Knowledge of working with ceramics
    • Experience working with 3D and mixed media
    • Studio and materials management skills
    • Ability to differentiate instruction
    • Connection to the School’s mission
    • Commitment to diversity, equity and belonging in the classroom, curriculum and community
    • Commitment to collaborating with other educators, both in visual arts and other disciplines

    Required Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; master’s degree preferred

    Compensation
    Compensation for long term substitutes at Friends Seminary is $275 per day.

    To apply:
    For this position, please submit the following:
    1. Cover letter
    2. Resume
    3. Statement of educational philosophy
    4. 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] - Visual Arts Leave Replacement (MS/US) - Friends website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

    Submit all materials to: visualartsjobs@friendsseminary.org 

    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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.

Ongoing Opportunities

List of 2 frequently asked questions.

  • ATHLETICS COACHING

    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 following associations: AAIS – Athletic Association of Independent Schools (Girls) and ACIS – Athletic Conference of Independent Schools (Boys and Girls).
     
    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
    • Cross Country - Middle and Upper School Level
    • Volleyball - Middle and Upper School Level
     
    Qualifications
    • Experience working with teenage 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 - ABC Recruiting. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: athleticsjobs@friendsseminary.org
     
    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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.
  • SUBSTITUTE TEACHING

    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 (commitments of 10 days–1 semester): $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] - Sub Teacher - ABC Recruiting. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: subteachingjobs@friendsseminary.org
     
    Friends Seminary reserves the right to require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as current and future health and safety guidelines are adopted by the School. All employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 as the School deems necessary to protect our community and those around us.
     
    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 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.

Friends Seminary — the oldest continuously operated, coeducational school in NYC — serves college-bound day students in Kindergarten-Grade 12.
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