Employment Opportunities

Friends Academy, a PS-12, Independent Quaker Day School located on a 65-acre campus on the North Shore of Long Island, NY, is seeking a full-time Campaign Coordinator. A successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Advancement and Campaign chairs to keep the campaign on schedule and progressing with a high level of visibility and momentum that will bring about a sense of excitement, optimism, and confidence in achieving the campaign goal. The Campaign Coordinator will assist with all tasks related to the capital campaign.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Major donor work
• Campaign Committee Work
• Gift acknowledgment and tracking
• Campaign reporting and coordination

We offer a competitive salary based on experience. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Kevin Barry Director of Advancement.

Competencies/Qualities:

Able to work long hours and weekends as needed. Contributes to a positive team spirit; Works with minimal direction and oversight; Ability to meet deadlines; Pays great attention to detail; Excellent written communication skills; An effective communicator; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Works with integrity and principles; Upholds organizational values and Quaker philosophy.

Requirements:

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree and at least four years of office experience with an interest in fundraising, public relations/marketing, and/or independent school education. Previous campaign experience is a plus. Excellent technology and Microsoft Office skills.

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional talent 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.

Summary of Essential Duties:
Friends Academy, Independent Quaker Day School, PS-12th grade is seeking a full-time Upper School Math Teacher for the Fall, 2021, School Year, 2021-2022. As an experienced 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 student/school organization. This position also supports activities that contribute to the life of the school and attendance at all-school faculty meetings, events, back to school nights, and department and divisional meetings.

Education and Experience: An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree in education or in a relevant discipline is preferred. Successful high school teaching experience of at least three years including experience with introductory level as well as the most advanced levels, including AP classes. We will consider candidates who can demonstrate the following competencies and attributes:

• creative and current with best practices in math instruction, with a focus on 21st-century learning skills
• excited about teaching high school students to engage in our core educational practices
• experience in online and project-based teaching and learning
• student-centered and excited to work collaboratively with students, colleagues and the community
• possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• thrives in a vibrant educational environment and embraces change
• a deep interest in our Quaker mission and educational philosophy
• strong organizational, time management and technology skills
• Independent School teaching to high school age students is preferred

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An interested candidate should submit the following to recruitment@fa.org:

• A resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position and why the candidate is uniquely qualified for the position. The cover letter should include your salary requirement;
• A statement of educational philosophy;
• Three to five professional references;
• Optional: Other supporting materials (e.g., articles, speeches, writing samples, or letters of recommendation) that would be informative

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 as we deepen and elevate our educational program. Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion.

Summary of Essential Duties:
Friends Academy, Independent Quaker Day School, PS-12th grade is seeking a full-time Upper School History Teacher for the Fall, 2021, School Year, 2021-2022. As an experienced 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 student/school organization. This position also supports activities that contribute to the life of the school and attendance at all-school faculty meetings, events, back-to-school nights, and department and divisional meetings.

Education and Experience:
An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree in education or in a relevant discipline is preferred. Successful high school teaching experience of at least three years including experience with introductory level as well as the most advanced levels, including AP classes. We will consider candidates who can demonstrate the following competencies and attributes:

• creative and current with best practices in History instruction, with a focus on 21st-century learning skills
• excited about teaching high school students to engage in our core educational practices
• experience in online and project-based teaching and learning
• student-centered and excited to work collaboratively with students, colleagues and the community
• possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• thrives in a vibrant educational environment and embraces change
• a deep interest in our Quaker mission and educational philosophy
• strong organizational, time management and technology skills
• Independent School teaching to high school age students is preferred

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An interested candidate should submit the following to recruitment@fa.org:

• A resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position and why the candidate is uniquely qualified for the position. The cover letter should include your salary requirement;
• A statement of educational philosophy;
• Three to five professional references;
• Optional: Other supporting materials (e.g., articles, speeches, writing samples, or letters of recommendation) that would be informative

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 as we deepen and elevate our educational program. Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion.

Summary of Essential Duties:
Friends Academy, Independent Quaker Day School, PS-12th grade is seeking a full-time Upper School English Teacher for the Fall, 2021, School Year, 2021-2022. As an experienced 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 student/school organization. This position also supports activities that contribute to the life of the school and attendance at all-school faculty meetings, events, back to school nights, and department and divisional meetings.

Education and Experience:
An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree in education or in a relevant discipline is preferred. Successful high school teaching experience of at least three years including experience with introductory level as well as the most advanced levels, including AP classes. We will consider candidates who can demonstrate the following competencies and attributes:

• creative and current with best practices in English and language arts instruction, with a focus on 21st-century learning skills
• excited about teaching high school students to engage in our core educational practices
• experience in online and project-based teaching and learning
• student-centered and excited to work collaboratively with students, colleagues and the community
• possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• thrives in a vibrant educational environment and embraces change
• a deep interest in our Quaker mission and educational philosophy
• strong organizational, time management and technology skills
• Independent School teaching English to high school age students is preferred

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An interested candidate should submit the following to recruitment@fa.org:

• A resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position and why the candidate is uniquely qualified for the position. The cover letter should include your salary requirement;
• A statement of educational philosophy;
• Three to five professional references;
• Optional: Other supporting materials (e.g., articles, speeches, writing samples, or letters of recommendation) that would be informative

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 as we deepen and elevate our educational program. Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion.

Friends Academy seeks an energetic individual to join its library team as a Lower & Middle School Teacher Librarian. Friends Academy’s libraries strive to provide student-friendly learning environments and inclusive collections. Our teacher-librarians are dedicated professionals who share a genuine love of working with children and teens, their teachers, and the larger school community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the teaching of research skills to Lower and Middle School students and integrate technology into these lessons.
• Foster an atmosphere of creativity and innovation, and a love of reading and learning
• Maintain an attractive, dynamic, current, and well-stocked library conducive to reading, study, and research
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Middle and Lower Schools and participate in interdisciplinary instruction and curriculum development
• Maintain a circulation system that ensures the prompt return of materials and their ready availability to other borrowers
• Teach students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and knowledgeable researchers
• Serves as an advisor to a group of 8-10 students.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s of Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited program is preferred
• An additional degree in Education a plus
• Five years of librarian experience
• Three years of school librarian experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for children’s and young adult literature and the ability to be an effective resource for students, teachers, and families
• Demonstrated experience and passion for educating children through an inclusive lens
• A sincere commitment to professional development and investigating emerging trends in school library services
• Passionate about working with and inspiring students
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, positivity, and a sense of humor

Interested candidates should submit the following to recruitment@fa.org:

• A resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position and why the candidate is uniquely qualified for the position. The cover letter should include your salary requirement;
• A statement of educational philosophy;
• Three to five professional references.

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 as we deepen and elevate our educational program. Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion.

Position Description:
Friends Academy seeks an experienced Computer Science teacher who is excited about teaching high school students to engage in our core educational practices. This is an immediate need.  As a leave replacement the person would begin from April 12 - June 10th, and will serve our core needs at this time, to support the AP Computer Science students before the exam in May.  We may be flexible with candidates teaching only virtually who do not live in the immediate area.  The teacher would also teach Introduction to Computer Science classes and, if viable, post-AP Computer Science students.

Qualifications:   
We are looking for bright, energetic and creative candidates who are current with best practices in secondary school instruction, with a focus on 21st-century learning skills. An undergraduate degree in Computer Science is preferred, or relevant experience and knowledge is desired for consideration.  Experience with independent schools is welcome; experience teaching students of high school ages is a plus..  The successful candidate will have strong organizational, time management and technology skills.

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

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 as we deepen and elevate our educational program.  

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

Position Description
Friends Academy, Independent Quaker Day School, PS-12^th grade is seeking experienced full time Lower School Teachers Grades 1-4 for the Fall, 2021, School Year, 2021-2022. Lower School Head Teachers should be eager to engage in ongoing collaboration with colleagues on the grade level team, specialist area teachers, and administration. 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 and perform other duties as assigned. We are seeking dedicated professionals who encapsulate a love of teaching. Who respect others, possess a warm and inviting personality and can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• The ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing school, and remain organized, punctual, and reliable
• A commitment to active and thoughtful engagement in work involving identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• The ability to manage the behavior in a classroom consisting of 16-18 students using the Responsive Classroom (or similar) approach
• A commitment to professional development to grow in current and best educational practices in reading, writing, math, and social studies
• The ability to study curriculum and do the intellectual work needed to deliver instruction at a high level
• Knowledge and experience with the Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop model
• Knowledge and experience with Singapore math and/or the CPA (concrete, pictorial, abstract) approach to mathematics
• Experience with Problem Based Learning
• A strong understanding of how to use formal, informal, summative and formative assessments to plan lessons and units of study, as well as help students, reach their potential
• Effective, excellent oral and written communication skills

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education is required. A Master’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is preferred. Three to five years of teaching experience is required (preferably in an independent school). Previous head teaching experience is preferred.
 

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An interested candidate should submit the following to recruitment@fa.org:

• A resume and cover letter expressing interest in and why candidate is qualified for the position. The cover letter should also include your salary requirement;
• Three to five professional references

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 as we deepen and elevate our educational program.  

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

We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion 

The following coaching positions are open for the 2020-21 school year:

• Head Crew Coach
• Head Squash Coach
• Girls Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach
• Girls Varsity Softball Head Coach
• Girls Varsity Softball Assistant Coach
• Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Assistant Coach
• Girls Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach
• Girls JV Lacrosse Assistant Coach
• Girls JV Tennis Assistant Coach
• Boys JV Tennis Assistant Coach
• Modified Softball Coach
• Modified Boys Basketball Coach
• Middle School Track & Field Assistant Coach

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's Auxiliary Programs is seeking a Public Speaking Enrichment Instructor to teach the fundamentals of public speaking and provide students an organized curriculum with classroom and group activities. Group will consist of a total of 5-10 middle and high school students.

Duration: This is a temporary position. Twice a week after school from 4:30pm to 6:30 pm.  A total of 8 sessions. Starting early 2021.

Qualifications/Experience: A Bachelors Degree and one year of experience is preferred. Professionalism, excellent communication and classroom management skills are required. 

Salary: Competitive hourly wage commensurate upon experience. 

Candidates MUST submit a cover letter and resume to recruitment@fa.org to be considered. 

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.

Seeking individuals with an interest to develop and facilitate unique week-long Pre-Summer (June 14-25, 2021) and/or Summer Programs (June 28-Aug. 13, 2021) for students (ages 3- 14) in the following areas: 

Art, Athletics, Ceramics, Chess, Coding, Creative Writing & Journalism, Culinary Arts, Dance, Drama, Fashion and Sewing, Martial Arts, Music, Nature and Hiking, Outdoor Living Skills & Pioneering, Photography, Robotics, SCRATCH & STEAM, Sign Language, Video & Film, Literature and much more!

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

Please email a cover letter, resume and brief description of proposed program.