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How to Apply
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 2 frequently asked questions.

  • DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING

    Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks to recruit a Director of Annual Giving to join the Office of Institutional Advancement. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement and works closely with the Friends Seminary leadership and volunteers to achieve Annual Giving financial and programmatic goals. 
     
    School Background:
    The School, which has more than 4,000 active alumni and 800 students, will raise approximately $3,300,000 in annual support in the 2023-2024 academic year. The School’s most recent campaign, “Light the Future Campaign,” which closed in 2019, raised over $50,000,000 for endowment and facilities. The next campaign is in the planning phase.  The Director of Annual Giving will play an important role in what will be the School’s most ambitious fundraising effort to date.
     
    Office Summary:
    The Office of Institutional Advancement drives all fundraising for the School. The Fund for Friends, Major Gifts, Capital Giving, Planned Giving, Auction Benefit and other Special Events, Constituent Relations and Advancement Services are all functions of the Institutional Advancement Office.
     
    The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for conceiving and implementing an annual giving (Fund for Friends) concept and program and senior class gift for Friends Seminary. The Fund for Friends includes leadership gifts, parent, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparent, and faculty-staff giving, as well as reunion giving.
     
    Responsibilities
    • Develop and implement a detailed, strategic plan, including focus and content of the Fund for Friends/Senior Gift cycle; design, implement, and supervise appropriate strategies
    • Recruit, train, manage and motivate the Fund for Friends/Senior Gift chairs and volunteers
    • Solicit Fund for Friends gifts as well for the Senior Class Gift, manage the administrative appeal, and support other Advancement staff in their solicitations
    • Collaborate with members of the Advancement Office to ensure accurate record keeping, reporting and stewardship of the Fund for Friends/Senior Class Gift
    • Manage data analysis and reporting of Fund for Friends activity
    • Write and edit Fund for Friends materials, including letters, response devices, proposals, reports, articles, visual displays, scripts, talking points, web and social media content and other materials, coordinating with Communications
    • Manage GiveCampus, the fundraising technology used for the Fund for Friends
    • Coordinate with Alumni Relations staff on communications and overall fundraising activity
    • In conjunction with members of the Advancement Office, participate in all aspects of the gift cycle with a portfolio of 50+ major gift prospects
    • Be a strong presence in the community and life of the School, building relationships with the parent community

    Requirements
    • 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising with a track record of success
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Deep appreciation for the mission of Friends Seminary and knowledge of independent schools
    • Proven managerial skills and the ability to develop and inspire volunteers
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience conceptualizing, writing and coordinating solicitation materials
    • Strong analytical skills, must be detailed-oriented, thorough and accurate
    • Superb organization and administrative skills, including working knowledge of Google Suite resources, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and The Raiser’s Edge NXT, and the ability to juggle long-range strategic planning while prioritizing and completing multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Outgoing personality and an optimistic and positive attitude
    • Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment
    • Good judgment, tact, sensitivity and discretion in the handling of confidential information, materials and situations
    • Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as required
    • Highest ethical and professional behavior
     
    Preferred Experience
    • Experience securing major gifts, developing prospect strategies, briefing documents and talking points for volunteers and administrators
    • Knowledge of Quakerism and Quaker education
     
    Compensation
    The salary range for this position is $125,000-$145,000 annually.
     
    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
    5. A statement of educational philosophy
    When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - Director of Annual Giving - Friends website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
     
    Submit all materials to: advancementjobs@friendsseminary.org 
     
    Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the school community.
     
    Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.

  • 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 $70,000 - $85,000 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.

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.

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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
222 East 16th Street
New York, NY 10003
P: 212-979-5030
F: 212.979.5034
Friends Seminary — the oldest continuously operated, coeducational school in NYC — serves college-bound day students in Kindergarten-Grade 12.