Careers

List of 15 frequently asked questions.

• Arabic Teacher

  Friends Seminary is accepting applications for a Teacher of Arabic. Friends Seminary pioneered its Arabic Program approximately ten years ago and it has seen steady growth. We seek a dynamic, experienced Arabic language teacher to begin in August 2019. Qualified applicants must be prepared to teach at all levels, grades 5-12.  Successful candidates must have native or near native fluency in MSA and Levantine Arabic.  Candidates should also demonstrate interest in and knowledge of current methods of World Language instruction. Each candidate must thrive in a work environment where teamwork is highly valued. Experience integrating technology into the curriculum is also a plus.

   

  
  Required Experience

  • Has native or near-native fluency in Arabic
  • Works effectively with a wide range of students
  • Thinks broadly and innovatively about curriculum and pedagogy
  • Weaves cultural competence into the curriculum and classroom
  • Values collegial collaboration
  • Demonstrates commitment to anti-bias and equity work; understands culturally responsive pedagogy and the social justice dimensions of education

   

  Required Education

  Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree preferred

   

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application,  a Cover Letter, Resume, Statement of Educational Philosophy, and contact information for three references to languagejobs@friendsseminary.org.
  
  

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position.  You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.
  
  

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

   

• Middle School Psychologist/ Counselor

  10-month position, 5 days a week, beginning August 27, 2019. Reports to Director of Support Services and Middle School Division Head.

   

  As a member of the Middle School guidance team, the Counselor collaborates and works closely with the Head and Assistant Head of Middle School, Director of Support Services, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Learning Specialists and the School Nurse. The Middle School Counselor promotes the social, emotional, educational, and health needs of students in the Middle School.

   

  Specific Responsibilities

  • Connects well with Middle School students (ages 9-14) and their families.
  • Meets with students individually and in small groups.
  • Meets with parents and teachers as needed for consultation and support.
  • Facilitates various support and affinity groups for students, including Banana Splits (children living with one parent for a variety of reasons).
  • Creates learning plans for students with neuropsychological or psychoeducational testing on file.
  • Works with teachers, students, administrators, learning specialists, and parents to make these school plans useful for students.
  • Collaborates with outside practitioners, including tutors, therapists, and evaluators to make referrals and follow up on student care.
  • Helps to develop and teaches the Health and Wellness curriculum in the Middle School.
  • Collaborates with the Director of Diversity and Inclusion on individual students, their needs, and topical programming as needed.
  • Attends after school faculty meetings, grade level team meetings, case conferences, and school gatherings.
  • Hosts talks about parenting, social and emotional well-being, learning, mental health issues, and adolescent development for faculty and parents.

   

  Qualifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW) or psychologist with at least 1-3 years post-licensure in either counseling, clinical, school, health, community or a combination of these disciplines.
  • Experience working in a school or clinical setting with students aged 9-14.
  • Competency in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.
  • Strong public speaking, organizational, and written communication skills.
  • Capacity to understand and interpret psychoeducational evaluations and be able to analyze and communicate test results and recommendations verbally and in writing.
  • Training and experience in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, evidenced-based treatment preferred.

   

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, a Cover Letter articulating their approach to emotional/mental health work in a school setting, Resume, and contact information for three references to MSCounseling@friendsseminary.org.

   

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

   

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

• Multimedia Producer

  The Communications Office at Friends Seminary works to promote the School, both internally, and in the public eye. Through its efforts in communications and media, the office aims to safeguard the Quaker mission of the School, and showcase it in action. The Multimedia Producer is a full-time member of the Communications Office, reporting to the Director of Communications. This person has important responsibilities in creating digital, print and multimedia assets that will help tell the story of Friends Seminary.

   

  Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary photographer and videographer for the school, which includes covering some evening and weekend events.
  • Edit and archive photographs and videos.
  • Assist in the design and packaging of multimedia for featuring on the school’s website and social media accounts.
  • Identify stories for the communications office to tell. Participate in the creation of the story (writing and/or multimedia creation).

   

  Qualifications

  • Degree in journalism, communications, web design or related major preferred.
  • Applicants must have a portfolio consisting of multimedia — primarily showcasing photography and videography skills.
  • Graphic design and web design experience a plus.
  • At least two years of professional experience preferred, but recent college graduates with strong multimedia/photojournalism/storytelling portfolios will be considered.
  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Acute attention to detail and a high degree of organization
  • Familiarity with email service providers such as MailChimp and Constant Contact is highly desirable
  • Ability to keep pace in deadline-driven environment across multiple projects
  • Strong ability to prioritize work based on short and long-term needs
  • Creativity and a sense of humor

   

  Required Education

  Bachelors Degree

   

  To apply

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, a Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Samples, Multimedia Portfolio and contact information for three references to communicationsjobs@friendsseminary.org.

   

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

   

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

   

   

• Upper School Technology Integrator & Computer Science Teacher

  Faculty Position + Summer Work

  Beginning August 19, 2019

  Reports to the  Head of Upper School and Director of Technology

  
  

  Friends Seminary seeks an enthusiastic and innovative educator to lead the Upper School in the use of academic technologies for teaching and learning. The US Technology Integrator promotes and supports the innovative and effective use of educational and classroom technology, collaborates with faculty on projects and curricular initiatives, and teaches computer science and/or engineering classes. Technology Integrators provide support to students and teachers in their use of educational systems and software.  In using these resources, members of the community strive to be mindful of the Quaker values of simplicity and stewardship: technology is meant to support our teaching and learning, not complicate it; and we care not only for the devices that we use, but the way our use of them impacts those around us.

  
  

  This is a faculty position that includes two weeks of work before and after the school year to assist with preparations of educational technology for the summer and the start of the school and to conduct faculty trainings.

  
  

  Teaching Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee the Upper School technology and computer science curriculum
  • Teach required and elective computer science and/or engineering classes
  • Work with LS and MS Computer Science and Technology teachers to coordinate, implement, and evaluate technology and  computer science curriculum across three divisions
  • Serve as an advisor to a small group of US students

  
  

  Technology Integrator Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with faculty to support the integration of educational technology into the classroom
  • Lead digital citizenship training and support for students
  • Lead faculty professional development and training, including an annual summer workshop series
  • Collaborate with administrative leadership and the technology support team on US technology policies and programming
  • Partner with the technology support team to define and support educational technology initiatives in the community.
  • Keep up-to-date on latest practices in the use of educational technology through  research and professional development and share emerging resources with faculty and students

  
  

  Qualifications

  • Enthusiasm for working with Upper School students
  • Sense of humor
  • Patient, flexible demeanor
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Experience using educational technologies in a classroom environment
  • Experience collaborating with faculty and team-teaching
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to creating safe, respectful, and dynamic digital learning environments

  
  Required Education
  Bachelors Required, Masters Preferred
  
  

  To apply

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, a Cover Letter, Resume, and contact information for three references to techjobs@friendsseminary.org.

   

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

   

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

• Director of Middle School and Upper School Library Services

  Friends Seminary, a Quaker coeducational K-12 school in Manhattan, is seeking a Director of Library Services to lead the Upper and Middle School library operations and programming. The right candidate for this position will be able to work in a collaborative manner with the Lower School Librarian to craft and execute a vision for the Library that is drawn from current best practices and reflects the dynamic and changing needs of students and teachers today. The School’s Library is a vital part of the community and its staff and programs aim to empower young adults to be enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, critical thinkers, and ethical, dynamic users of information.  We want a librarian whose enthusiasm for reading and inquiry is matched by the pleasure they draw from working with middle and upper school-aged students and their educators.

  
  

  Responsibilities

  • Teach students, in collaboration with faculty, to navigate the research process successfully, meaningfully and with joy. Instruction may be provided through Library classes, pushing in to subject-specific classes or conferences with individual students. This position also supports Middle and Upper School faculty in determining and implementing appropriate research skills for students within their particular discipline and curriculum.
  • Collaborate with library team, teachers, and staff to plan and implement curricular and co-curricular  learning activities where inquiry, curiosity, and exploration are valued.
  • Develop, curate, and promote a collection that represents diverse identities, cultures, experiences, and perspectives.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends in middle grade and young adult publishing and model a love of reading that is infectious to students.
  • Encourage self-directed reading in the community through an effective, enthusiastic, and informed reader’s advisory program which includes developing summer reading lists, and disseminating information about literary events in the greater New York City area.
  • Plan and implement author visits in collaboration with Lower School Librarian.
  • Supplement school resources by connecting the school and classroom with the public library and other organizations as appropriate.
  • Manage and supervise a busy library space that aims to support a whole spectrum of young adult learning styles and social-emotional needs.
  • Oversee circulation and reference services, cataloging, subscriptions, interlibrary loans, the Library’s digital presence on the School’s website, while generally preserving the library as a productive, welcoming space for research and study.
  • Train and supervise After-school Library Supervisor, Assistant Librarian and volunteers.
  • Support and promote the values of the school as defined in the Mission Statement and actively participate in current school-wide initiatives to enrich and support the school’s strategic plan goals.
  • Work in a research capacity to help identify targeted professional development opportunities and grants with the Academic Dean and Dean of Co-Curricular Programs.
  • Stay connected to faculty, students, and parents  outside of the Library space through attendance at student functions, school-wide events, and faculty meetings.

  Required Qualifications

  • Expresses a value for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, curriculum, and community and demonstrates a cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions with the School community.
  • Familiarity with national and state standards for information and technology literacy, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards.
  • Grounded understanding of information literacy and reference fundamentals and instructional best practices.
  • Experience with an automated library system.

  Required Education

  • Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA accredited institution.

  
  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application,  a Cover Letter, Resume, and contact information for three references to libraryjobs@friendsseminary.org.

  
  

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position.  You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

  
  

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

   

  
  
  

• Director of Communications

  The Communications Office at Friends Seminary works to promote the School, both internally, and in the public eye. Through its efforts in communications and media, the office aims to safeguard the Quaker mission of the School, and showcase it in action. The Director of Communications is a member of the Administrative Committee, reporting to the Principal while collaborating with a wide range of constituencies and offices inside the School.

   

  Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Principal to develop and implement both internal and external communications that support the School mission and institutional priorities.
  • Partner with departments across the School to identify communication opportunities that will inform and build positive and productive relationships with key audiences, including students, parents, faculty, staff, prospective students, alumni, members of the Religious Society of Friends and the community.
  • Work with the Parents Association to develop communications plans for their various events, and oversee the implementation of these plans with the Communications Team.
  • Work with senior administrators on crisis and emergency communications and to ensure proper messaging is delivered across all communication platforms.
  • Manage multiple publications and community-wide correspondences and capitalize on the best uses of the website, digital technology, and social media.
  • Set annual and long-term strategic goals, and manage an integrated marketing and communications approach for school-wide initiatives.
  • Take a lead role in managing communication systems such as front end and back end website user adoption, newsletter submissions and other vital systems.
  • Assist in the messaging, writing and editing of letters and memos for the Head of School and other senior administrators (when needed).
  • Manage staff of three communication associates.
  • Oversee the creation of the annual School calendar, working with all stakeholders to resolve conflicts and ensure a cohesive plan for the upcoming year.
  • Construct academic schedule
  • Manage the course request process for Upper School students using Blackbaud’s online sign-up system.
  • Lead a team of three to build and optimize an academic schedule for Middle and Upper School students and teachers.
  • Work with the Academic Dean to maintain and evaluate the academic schedule as well as the processes and tools employed to achieve it.

   

  Qualifications

  • Degree in journalism, English or communications.
  • 3-5 years experience in developing and implementing communications strategies that position and elevate the perception of an entire institution with multiple audiences, in an independent school, college or university setting.
  • Confident and energetic.
  • Keen strategic planning skills.
  • Thorough understanding of traditional and emerging media.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the entire communications process, from creative conception through fulfillment.
  • Highly organized, meticulous, detailed and service-oriented.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Outstanding writing and editing skills.
  • Ability to manage and mentor communication staff members

   

  Required Education

  Bachelors Degree

   

  To apply

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, a Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Samples, Portfolio of Communication Projects and contact information for three references to communicationsjobs@friendsseminary.org.

   

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

   

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

• Upper School Counselor 

  10-month position, 5 days per week, Beginning August 27, 2019

  Reports to Director of Support Services and Upper School Division Head

  
  

  Responsibilities

  • Develops presence with students, faculty, and parents-becomes part of the School community.
  • Connects well with children, pre-teens, and their families.
  • Collaborates closely with the support services team: learning specialists, school nurse, and Director of Support to promote the physical, social, emotional, educational, and health needs of students in Upper School.
  • Meets with students individually and in small groups.
  • Facilitates various support and affinity groups for students, including Banana Splits (children living with one parent for a variety of reasons).
  • Collaborates with the Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and Health Education staff on individual students, programming, and teaching of Health and Wellness curriculum.
  • Initiates and participates in meeting with parents and/or teachers as needed.
  • Attends after school faculty meetings, grade level team meetings, and school gatherings. Sometimes gives presentations or presents case studies.
  • Hosts talks about parenting, various mental health issues, and child development topics.
  • Collaborates with outside practitioners, including tutors, therapists, evaluators to make referrals and follow up on student care.

  
  

  Qualifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW) or psychologist with at least 1-3 years post-licensure in either counseling, clinical, school, health, community or a combination of these disciplines. Seasoned practitioner with experience working in a school or clinical setting with students aged 10-14.
  • Strong public speaking, organization, and written communication skills.
  • Training and experience in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, evidenced-based treatment a plus.

  
  

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, your resume, contact information for three references and a cover letter articulating your approach to emotional/mental health work in a school setting to supportservicesjobs@friendsseminary.org

   

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position.  You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.
  
  

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

• Upper School History Teacher - 1 year leave replacement - 2019-2020 School Year

  Upper School History Teacher 

  (Two positions)

  Responsibilities

  The History and Social Sciences Department seeks two experienced Upper School History Teachers for full time positions beginning in the 2019-20 school year. Teaching responsibilities will include a broad range of courses in global and U.S. histories. The department is in the midst of a multi-year curriculum renovation and candidates should be excited to participate creatively and collaboratively in designing a forward thinking, student-centered program.  The History 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 historical study. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, Upper School teachers also serve as an Advisor to a small group of students. 

  
  

  Required Qualifications

  Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • significant experience with high school students
  • broad historical knowledge
  • commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom, curriculum, and community 
  • creativity and flexibility in pedagogical approach
  • excellent writing skills
  • experience in developing effective curriculum
  • ability to connect with students in support of their learning and development as young adults
  • desire to find and use Service Learning opportunities effectively to deepen and enrich students’ understanding
  • commitment to collaborating with other educators, both in History and other disciplines, with respect to content, pedagogy, Service Learning, and use of technology
  • experience and enthusiasm for incorporating technology into teaching and learning

  
  

  Required Education

  Master’s Degree preferred

  
  To Apply:

  
  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Statement of Educational Philosophy, Writing Sample, Example of a Course developed, and contact information for three references to historyjobs@friendsseminary.org
  
  

   

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position.  You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

   

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

  
  
  

   

• Administrative Assistant to Head of Lower School - POSITION FILLED

   

  Friends Seminary seeks an organized, flexible multi-tasker who is comfortable with young children and parents. Experience in both administrative assistant and office management tasks strongly preferred. This position requires a lot of collaboration with different constituencies as well as a good deal of individual task management. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator who is able to navigate both with ease.

   

  Responsibilities

  • Daily attendance
    • Collect records of absences and late arrivals from classroom teachers
    • Record attendance in Blackbaud
    • Call parents of students who have not arrived at school
  • Substitutes
    • Schedule substitutes to cover faculty absences in advance and same day
    • Maintain substitute list, schedule interviews
    • Communicate to Division Head when new subs are needed
  • Maintain calendar for Lower School Head
  • Proofread Division Head memos/letters/mailings; make copies required for distribution
  • Screen phone calls, receive visitors
  • Type letters, memos and other forms as necessary
  • Coordinate interview and observation visits for Lower School
  • Ensure paperwork is submitted to B.O. for new hires
  • Act as Yellow Bus Transportation Coordinator
  • Arrange bus transportation for class trips
  • Maintain student files, paper and electronic
  • Assist in setting up schedules for Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Send correspondence to school community (in conjunction with Communications Department)
  • Order office and school supplies
  • Prepare payment requests and purchase orders for Business Office
  • Maintain Lower School Resource Board on FS website

   

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Proficiency with Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word and Excel, Powerpoint a plus

   

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, a Cover Letter, Resume, Statement of Educational Philosophy, and contact information for three references to lowerschooljobs@friendsseminary.org

   

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

   

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

   

• Technical Support Technician (Tier 1) - POSITION FILLED

  Friends Seminary is an independent Quaker school educating students in grades K-12 in New York City since 1786. The Technical Support Technician (Level 1) is responsible for the basic maintenance of computer and A/V equipment on campus and for providing thorough, friendly customer support to staff, faculty and students. This position reports to the Director of Technology and will work extensively with the other members of the Technology Department.

   

  A successful candidate will possess problem-solving savvy, the ability to work collaboratively and independently, strong organizational skills and professional presence. In addition, an ideal candidate would have at least 1 year of professional experience in a technical support position.

   

  Responsibilities

  • Review the Helpdesk system, resolving issues and escalating tickets as needed
  • Prepare, maintain and troubleshoot MacOS computers and iPads for staff, faculty and students
  • Maintain and troubleshoot PC computers and Microsoft Windows as needed
  • Configure and troubleshoot various A/V equipment including projectors, SMARTboards, microphones and speakers in classrooms and meeting spaces
  • Write basic end-user documentation
  • Assisting tech staff with both short-term and long-term projects as needed
  • Assist database administrator with maintaining and updating asset inventory system
  • Test new technologies and offer feedback and recommendations
  • Help with organization of Technology Department storage and work spaces

   

  Requirements

  • Experience troubleshooting macOS and iOS devices
  • Ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical users
  • Strong analytical skills, must be detailed-oriented, thorough and accurate
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team-oriented environment

   

  Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity working with a helpdesk system for support tickets
  • Experience with JAMF or other MDM software
  • Apple Certified Mac Technician
  • Familiarity with creating end-user documentation
  • Bachelor’s degree

   

  This position is available immediately. 12-month, full-time, non-exempt.

   

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application,  a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to: techjobs@friendsseminary.org and include your first and last name and the position you are applying for in the subject line. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. No phone calls, please.

  
  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

   

• Part Time Middle School Brass Instrument Teacher - 2019-2020 School Year

  Friends Seminary seeks applications for a Part Time Brass Instrument Teacher.  Candidates should be eager to engender a love of music of all types and styles in Middle School students grades 5 - 8. Qualified candidates will be comfortable with beginner, novice, and intermediate musicians. We seek and welcome applicants with additional experience in ensemble instruction. Candidates should have experience working with middle school aged students and a commitment to engaging, inspirational and dynamic teaching.
  
  Required Experience
  

  • Experience working with middle school aged students.
  • Certification in the Suzuki Method through book 4 is preferred.
  • Ability to help students perform minor repairs on their instrument.
  • Piano skills also preferred.

  
  Required Education
  
  

  Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred.
  
  
  

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application,  a Cover Letter, Resume, Statement of Educational Philosophy, and contact information for three references to performartsjobs@friendsseminary.org.
  
  

  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position.  You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.
  
  

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

  
  
  

  Friends Seminary seeks applications for a Part Time Brass Instrument Teacher.  The position is for April 15 - June 7, 2019.  Candidates should be eager to engender a love of music of all types and styles in Middle School students grades 5 - 8. Qualified candidates will be comfortable with beginner, novice, and intermediate musicians. We seek and welcome applicants with additional experience in ensemble instruction. Candidates should have experience working with middle school aged students and a commitment to engaging, inspirational and dynamic teaching.

  Required Experience

  Required Experience

  Experience working with middle school aged students.

  Certification in the Suzuki Method through book 4 is preferred.

  Ability to help students perform minor repairs on their instrument.

  Piano skills also preferred.

  Required Education

  Bachelors Degree, Masters Preferred

  Required Documents

  Resume, References

• Middle School English Teacher POSITION FILLED
  

  The Middle School seeks an enthusiastic and experienced English teacher for a full time position beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. In addition to teaching four Middle School sections (grades 5-8), this teacher will serve as a 5th or 6th grade homeroom teacher, advising and supporting students in their academic and social development.

   

  Required Experience

  • Significant experience in Middle School teaching
  • Curiosity, creativity, and flexibility in pedagogical approach
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Commitment to collaborating with other educators, both in English and other disciplines, with respect to content, pedagogy, and use of technology.
  • Love for working with Middle School students and the ability to connect with students in support of their learning and development as young adults
  • Demonstrated comfort with educational technologies, such as Haiku, Blackbaud, and Google Docs

   

  Required Education

  Masters Degree
  
  

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application, a Cover Letter, Resume, Statement of Educational Philosophy, and contact information for three references to englishjobs@friendsseminary.org.

  
  When submitting required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position.  You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.
  
  

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

• K and Grade 1 Associate Teachers - POSITIONS FILLED

  Friends Seminary Lower School is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve as a Kindergarten or Grade 1 Associate Teacher beginning in the 2019-2020 academic year.

  
  

  A Kindergarten/Grade 1 AssociateTeacher (AT) at Friends collaborates with the lead teacher in planning the 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 lead 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 growth of students.  

  
  

  Other responsibilities include: AT’s attend faculty meetings, required events and engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the position. They are required to attend specialized meetings to support their growth and development as educators and community members. They report directly to the Assistant Head of Lower School.  As a member of the faculty, AT’s are expected to support the mission and philosophy of the school.

  
  

  The community of Friends Seminary celebrates the uniqueness of each child. In the Friends Seminary 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 prowess through joy, playfulness, and growth in a child-centered environment.

  
  

  Qualifications: Experience guiding children between the ages of five and seven in a school setting.   Some proficiency with Spanish language.  Bachelor's Degree required, Masters preferred.

  
  

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy and contact information for 3 professional references by email to: lowerschooljobs@friendsseminary.org.  Kindly reference the K1 Associate Teacher in the subject line of your email.You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please.

  
  

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

• Upper School Biology/Chemistry Teacher - POSITION FILLED

  Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating co-educational, independent school in New York City, seeks applications for an Upper School Biology and Chemistry teacher beginning in Fall 2019.
  
  The individual’s primary responsibilities will be to teach four sections of science and serve as an advisor to a small group of upper school students. 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.
  
  

  Required Experience

  3+ years preferred

  
  

  Required Education

  Bachelors Degree, Masters strongly preferred
  
  

   

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application,  a Cover Letter, Resume, Statement of Educational Philosophy, and contact information for three references to sciencejobs@friendsseminary.org.

  
  

  When submitting your required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position, i.e: lastname, firstname- US Biology/Chemistry Teacher - Friends Website 

   

  You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please. 

   

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.

• Middle School Science Teacher - POSITION FILLED

  Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating co-educational, independent school in New York City seeks applications for a Science Teacher in the Middle School to begin for the 

  2019-2020 school year. Qualified candidates will be comfortable with introductory physical and life sciences. We seek and welcome applicants with significant experience with hands-on inquiry based science teaching.

   

  Candidates should have experience working with middle school aged students and a commitment to engaging and dynamic teaching.  Creative and innovative technology such as cloud platforms and digital lab sensors is an ongoing emphasis in the Friends science program and successful candidates should have a demonstrated experience with educational technology and collaborative teaching.  In addition, Middle School Faculty serve as either a Homeroom Supervisor or a Student Advisor.
  
  

  Required Experience

  3+ years preferred
  
  

  Required Education

  Bachelors Degree, Masters strongly preferred
  
  

  Required Documents

  Interested candidates must submit a completed Friends Seminary Employment Application,  Resume, Educational Philosophy, and contact information for three references to sciencejobs@friendsseminary.org.
  
  

  When submitting your required documents, kindly reference in the subject line: your first and last name, the position you are applying for and where you heard about the position, i.e: lastname, firstname- MS Science Teacher - Friends Website 

   

  You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application online. Kindly submit your information only once per school year. No phone calls, please. 

   

  Friends Seminary actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. 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.