Employment Opportunities

Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Enrollment Management (DEM) at Friends Academy is a member of the Leadership Team and is responsible for leading the strategic and operational components of enrollment, developing the research necessary to inform decision-making, as well as the oversight of student recruitment, financial aid, and enrollment efforts.  The DEM leads enrollment management discussions and manages the Admission Office’s full and part-time staff (presently at three). 

An essential part of the School’s recruitment and enrollment of students, the DEM oversees the administration of the admission and financial aid budgets, which requires sensitivity to economic, cultural and other issues present in the enrollment of a diverse student body, all re-enrollment efforts, constituent volunteer efforts, and all recruitment, enrollment and matriculation efforts, up to welcoming new families to school in August/September.  Working closely with the Assistant Head of School, Principals, Chief Financial Officer, and Marketing/Communication Team, the DEM guides the processes that support the School’s enrollment and re-enrollment efforts. 

The DEM plays a vital role in the Friends Academy community and will be expected to create an enrollment management infrastructure, starting with the existing strengths of the Admission Office, along with providing initiative and leadership in the facilitation of an enrollment management mindset.  The DEM will conduct research and implement strategies to ensure that the School achieves the enrollment goals set by the Board of Trustees and Head of School.    

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in enrollment management, which includes admission, marketing, and recruitment and directs the process of attracting, enrolling and retaining students at Friends Academy.

• Sets annual enrollment and admission goals, in accordance with the School’s mission to promote essential elements of diversity in the student body, based on enrollment goals set by the Board of Trustees and Head of School.

• Leads the creation of an Enrollment Management Team

• Organizes and administers the School’s financial aid program and budget in conjunction with the Director of Finance, Operations and Strategic Initiatives.

• Manages new student enrollment and assists with the re-enrollment of current students by working in close connection with school leadership. 

• Understands and informs the Leadership Team, admission staff and community about research, demographics and other relevant enrollment trends, ensuring that changes and challenges are anticipated, understood, and addressed.

• Develops and implements strategic marketing ideas designed to enhance enrollment, in collaboration with the Marketing/Communications Team

• Develops an annual Admission and Enrollment Action Plan with goals and objectives.

• Ensures the internal constituents understand and embrace a customer service orientation intended for all families from the prospective to enrolled phases.

• 1Attends Board of Trustee meetings when appropriate, is involved in strategic planning and keeps the Board fully apprised of the School’s admission & financial endeavors.

• Maintains statistical and trend data related to admission and enrollment.  Presents statistical and trend information to the Leadership team, Board of Trustees, and faculty.

• Manages an Admission Office staff of three. 

• Directs Friends Academy’s outreach recruitment plan.

• Works directly and in collaboration with the communications/marketing team on the management and creation of all admission publications and communications, including the school’s view book and other print materials, and the Admission Office’s portion of the web site.

• Works closely with the Advancement Office in coordinating the Admission Office volunteer network.

• Works closely with the Student Life leadership on retention-related issues and student life.

• Provides training and professional development opportunities for admission staff.

• Participates as an active member of the Leadership Team.

• Oversees all on-campus visitation programs-including interviews and spring accepted student programs.

• Directs the entire application review process, and assigns reading and committee assignments to associates in the office, faculty, and staff.

• Represents the School at public events, on and off campus, which includes domestic and international outreach.

• Maintains and encourages relationships with feeder schools, counselors, and consultants.

• Represents Friends Academy at NAIS, NYSAIS and Friends Council on Education 

• Is an integral leader for the school community and participates fully in daily community life of the school. 

• Extends oneself beyond the responsibilities of a job description when the need arises. Assists Head of School with all other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree preferred

• Minimum 5 years of admission/enrollment management experience

• Strong commitment to PK-12 education

• Superior communication skills both written and spoken

• Superior interpersonal, organizational, leadership and managerial skills

• Abundant energy, flexibility, warmth, a ready sense of humor and someone who will relish the opportunity to serve as “the ambassador in chief” to the entire Friends Academy community 

• Experience in a Friends school preferred; comfort with Quaker testimonies essential

• Skilled and facile with technologies that support student record management, analytical reporting, office operations, and social media. Fluent with database management software preferred 

• Able to manage multiple complex tasks, meet tight deadlines, and changing demands 

• Commitment to confidentiality and good judgment on sensitive matters 

Our Commitment to Diversity​:
We believe each student is a valued individual with unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs. The Friends Academy community values the Quaker principles of equality, integrity, responsibility and mutual respect and is committed to developing well-educated and engaged students in a respectful, positive and supportive environment. 

This 12-month position includes four-weeks vacation. 

All inquiries and applications should be directed to The Baker Group.

(508) 429-9178  | cbaker@thebakergrp.com

Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for "the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented," Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college-preparatory school for students ages three through twelfth grade. Our philosophy is based on the principles of integrity, simplicity, patience, moderation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and a belief that the silence and simple ministry of the "gathered meeting'' bring the presence of God into the midst of our busy lives. Friends is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skills. We are also committed to service and ethical action, and to an understanding that every life is to be explored, celebrated and enjoyed in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends.    

Strong Minds. Kind Hearts​. 

This is a full-time position in the Upper School teaching all levels of physics and possibly electives such as Engineering.   A successful candidate will teach four sections of science which may involve up to three preps and include teaching semester-long electives.  As a full-time faculty member, this position also includes serving as an advisor for 8-10 students and supporting a co-curricular activity such as coaching a sport or advising a major school activity.  Support of activities that contribute to the life of the school and attendance at all-school faculty meetings, events, back to school nights, department and divisional meetings is expected of all faculty.  

Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree in physics or engineering is required, a graduate degree in physics or science education is preferred.  We are especially interested in candidates with experience in project-based teaching and learning, science research programs and capacity and interest in building connections for our students with local institutions. We are also looking for an individual interested in developing innovative STEM programs at our school.  Successful high school teaching experience of at least three to five years and familiarity with various levels of AP Physics are desired.  Experience in independent schools with students of high school ages is also important.  

Friends Academy is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body and is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to recruitment@fa.org.

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated employees of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally protected classification.

 

Friends Academy, a Quaker Independent Day School, PS-12th grade is seeking a full-time Middle School Humanities/History teacher for the school year 2020-2021. The successful candidate will teach four sections of middle school social studies, with significant cross-curricular collaboration expected with English department colleagues.  As a full-time faculty position, this role includes serving as an advisor for approximately ten students and supporting a co-curricular activity by coaching a sport or advising a significant school activity. All faculty members are expected to support activities and events that contribute to the life of the school and to attend departmental, divisional and all-school staff meetings. 

Qualifications: 
An undergraduate degree in history, world cultures, or a similar discipline is required. A graduate degree is preferred.  We will consider candidates who have at least three years of teaching experience, preferably with teaching in an independent school.  Experience with middle school debate, Model UN, or similar research/public speaking opportunities is a plus.  

Our Commitment to Diversity:
Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our hiring practices and educational program.  

Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for “the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented,” Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college preparatory day school serving students from age three through the twelfth grade. The school’s philosophy is based on the principles of integrity, simplicity, patience, moderation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and a belief that the silence and simple ministry of the “gathered meeting” brings the presence of God into the midst of busy lives. Friends Academy is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skills, a genuine commitment to service and ethical action, and an understanding that every life is to be explored, celebrated, and enjoyed in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references for consideration.

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally protected classification

 

 

Friends Academy, a Quaker Independent Day School, PS-12th grade is seeking a full-time Middle School math teacher for the school year 2020-2021. The successful candidate will teach four sections of middle school math, with significant cross-curricular collaboration expected with Science department colleagues.  As a full-time faculty position, this role includes serving as an advisor for approximately ten students and supporting a co-curricular activity by coaching a sport or advising a significant school activity. All faculty members are expected to support activities and events that contribute to the life of the school and to attend departmental, divisional and all-school staff meetings. 

Qualifications: 

A successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in math, math education, or similar discipline. A Graduate Degree is preferred.  We will consider candidates who have at least three years of teaching experience. To be successful, experience teaching Algebra 1 and Pre-Algebra is desired, and experience facilitating activities such as the AMC 8 math exam and Mathcounts is preferred. 

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our hiring practices and educational program.  

Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for “the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented,” Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college preparatory day school serving students from age three through the twelfth grade. The school’s philosophy is based on the principles of integrity, simplicity, patience, moderation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and a belief that the silence and simple ministry of the “gathered meeting” brings the presence of God into the midst of busy lives. Friends Academy is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skills, a genuine commitment to service and ethical action, and an understanding that every life is to be explored, celebrated, and enjoyed in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references for consideration.

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally protected classification.

Friends Academy, a Quaker Independent Day School, PS-12th grade, is seeking a part-time Music Teacher to start immediately through to the end of the school year in June. This position will work approximately 10-15 hours per week. Class instruction will include general music for the Lower School (elementary) and Middle School (junior high school) students as well as Upper School (high school) choir.

Qualifications:

• A music degree
• A passion for music, energetic and enjoys working with children
• Piano skills are required
• Teaching experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Kodaly is preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We believe each student is a valued individual with unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs. The Friends Academy community values the Quaker principles of equality, integrity, responsibility and mutual respect and is committed to developing well-educated and engaged students in a respectful, positive and supportive environment.

For consideration, interested applicants should submit a cover letter with a resume, and three professional references to recruitment@fa.org

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated faculty, staff and administrators of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally protected classification.

The following coaching positions are open for the 2019-20 school year:

• Head Crew Coach
• Girls Asst. Middle School Softball
• Boys Asst. Middle School Baseball
• Girls Asst. V/JV Basketball
• Girls Asst. JV lacrosse
• Boys Asst. Varsity Ice Hockey
• Girls Asst. Varsity Softball

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to Athletic Director Alan Quackenbush at alan_quackenbush@fa.org.

In each division, there is an occasional need for daily substitute teachers. Additional substitutes are always needed.

Qualifications: 

• A BA degree and experience teaching students in one or more divisions: Lower School, Middle School, Upper School; an advanced degree is preferred.
•  Teaching and or Assistant Teaching experience in independent schools is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills as well as a love for working with children or young adults is required.

• Substitute for Little Friends Infant & Toddler Program, Monday-Friday
• Lunch break person Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Friends Academy, a Quaker Independent Day School, PS-12th grade is seeking a part-time early childhood classroom assistant for the after school extended day program. A successful candidate will work Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm and will assist with classroom management, engage children in activities and other responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher. Strong organizational and communication skills as well as a love for working with children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references.

Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our hiring practices and educational program.

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally protected classification.

Friends Academy a Quaker Independent Day School is seeking educators or individuals for our Trailblazers Program who have an interest to develop and instruct unique week-long summer programs for campers ages 11- 14 in the following content areas: STEM, Nature, Sports, Business, Film, Theatre, Wellness, Dance, Art, etc.

Instructors are needed June 29, 2020 through August 21, 2020 from 9:00am - 4:30pm. Instructors must commit to a minimum of two weeks and will teach 3 hours a day.

Applicants must enjoy working with children. Camp curriculum must include hands-on and engaging activities. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and classroom management skills.

Please email cover letter, brief description of proposed camp program with course outline for a five-day 15-hour camp (3 hours per day) and resume to be considered.

Find out why Friends Academy is a great place to work visit us on the web www.fa.org

Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our hiring practices and educational program. Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated employees of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally protected classification.

 

IMPORTANT: This position will be hired by Shared Studios.  Please click this link to apply.

Employment type: Part-Time (estimated 30 hours per week)
Position Status: Non-Exempt, Temporary (January-May 2020) 

Shared_Studios and Friends Academy are seeking a curious and globally-minded Portal Assistant Curator to work with our faculty and students to fully utilize a Shared Studios Portal to be installed at Friends Academy, Locust Valley, NY, from February through April 2020.  

Shared_Studios exists to create meaningful human connections between people separated by distance and difference. We bring communities together in immersive spaces called Portals to talk, dance, play, and collaborate as if in the same room. Guests are invited to step inside our gold-painted Portals to speak face-to-face, live and full-body with members of the public in major cities and diverse communities all around the world. To date, more than 75,000 people in 28 countries have entered Portals to engage with people they wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to meet. 

The Curator role is the public face of our community, and the glue that holds our global network together.  In this role, you will ensure seamless, high-quality Portal connections through daily oversight of Portal operations, technical setup, and logistics preparation. You will engage local communities, provide a positive experience to all guests, and support program special events as needed. You will report to the Shared_Studios Client Manager.

For Friends Academy, the Assistant Curator will play a key role in reaching out to FA faculty members and students to arrange meaningful global connections.  The ideal candidate will have both classroom and international experience and be able to connect with people from many different backgrounds.  The Assistant Curator will need to be an “idea generator” who can work with our teachers to find creative ways to use the Portal in their teaching, and work with our students and community service groups to create relevant and engaging Portal experiences.  

This position is part-time/temporary, and is expected to run from January to May 2020. 

Responsibilities: 

You will:

• Operate the Portal: opening and closing the Portal each day (Monday through Friday), operating the software, and troubleshooting any minor issues that arise with the audiovisual equipment;
• Engage with the public: talking to passersby, explaining the Portals initiative, and guiding the flow of people into and out of the Portal. 
• Facilitate and moderate conversations: introducing dialogue prompts, guiding the conversation, and stepping in to moderate as necessary. 
• Engage the Community: conducting outreach to different groups within the community to engage them in the Portal activation, identifying and inviting guests to participate in selected connections.
• Serve as the on-the-ground liaison between the Shared_Studios core team Friends Academy faculty, staff and students.
• Work directly with the existing team of Curators to coordinate, purchase, and prepare all necessary materials for upcoming Portal connections;
• Serve as a backup facilitator to support additional, one-off programming;
• Regularly communicate with the Shared_Studios Client Manager about Portal operations and programming 
• Engage with the school community: explaining the Portals initiative, conducting outreach to different groups, and identifying and inviting guests to participate in selected connections. 
• Assist teachers during Portal connections by facilitating and moderating conversations as necessary.
• Carefully document Portal use by FA Community to keep a record of activities.
• Inform the FA Communications Office of all upcoming Portal events for possible use in school marketing efforts. 
• Regularly communicate with the Assistant Head of School about Portal programming, successes, failures, and operations.

Ideal attributes and experience. 

You are:

• An educator who can see the potential of the Portal to transform the learning experience and to create meaningful global connections;
• Globally-minded, appreciative of diversity in all its forms, and passionate about creating immersive first-person encounters between people of all walks of life;
• Comfortable learning new equipment and programs (VOIP systems, social media, etc.); able to complete and troubleshoot basic and common technical issues;
• A problem-solver who can see the root cause of challenges and imagine possible solutions and new ways of working; 
• Responsible, results-oriented, and self-motivated.

You have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to take initiative and consistently follow up on conversations, ideas and student projects;
• At least one year of experience working in a public-facing role with diverse communities in a volunteer or professional setting;
• Comfort navigating public space, including crowd and situation management  
• A flexible schedule, due to the global nature of our work across various time zones
• Solid organization skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to detail, particularly around scheduling and logistics;
• Cross-cultural experience and/or foreign language skills desirable;
• Experience working in a K-12 school environment highly desirable.

All positions at Shared_Studios are filled without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, veterans' or military status or non-job physical or mental handicap or disability or other classification protected by applicable federal law. All are encouraged to apply.

• Learn more about us at www.sharedstudios.com
• Learn about our team and culture, and see all of our open positions at www.sharedstudios.com/jobs
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• See some of our work here, here and here

Friends Academy, a Quaker Independent Day School, PS-12^th grade is seeking a full-time 9th and 10th Grade Academic Counselor/College Counselor for a new program that will provide academic guidance for freshmen and sophomores. As the Academic Counselor, this individual will advise parents and students in grades 9 and 10 on course selection and convey information on scholastic pathways in the Upper School. In collaboration with the student and academic life teams, this member of the professional community maintains contact with parents regarding students who have academic concerns. Primary responsibilities will include organizing and overseeing the administration of standardized exams for grades 10 and 11, as well as offering information on enrichment opportunities and programs. 

In addition, this individual will counsel approximately ten juniors and seniors through their college process.

Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Completing student recommendations for summer programs, special workshops, and conferences.
• Writing recommendations for a portion of the senior class.

• Participating in the planning and implementation of Inside College Admissions Day for juniors and their parents in the spring.
• Assisting with college preparation workshops for juniors.
• Teaching a course in the Upper School (high school).

Qualifications:
A successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree; an MA or MS is preferred. Excellent writing and communication skills are required, as is an understanding of the mission of a Quaker school. A minimum of two years’ experience in college counseling or experience in admissions at the undergraduate or graduate level.  Strong interpersonal skills, proven excellence with interview and communication skills, and technical skills are also essential. Knowledge of Naviance, the UCAS application, Common Application, and college websites is beneficial.

Our Commitment to Diversity:
Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our hiring practices and educational program.   

Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for “the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented,” Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college preparatory day school serving students from age three through the twelfth grade. The school’s philosophy is based on the principles of integrity, simplicity, patience, moderation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and a belief that the silence and simple ministry of the “gathered meeting” brings the presence of God into the midst of busy lives. Friends Academy is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skills, a genuine commitment to service and ethical action, and an understanding that every life is to be explored, celebrated, and enjoyed in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to recruitment@fa.org for consideration.

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally protected classification