Employment at State College Friends School
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at State College Friends School. We are continually interested in building relationships with experienced people who share a passion for education of the whole child. If you believe your skills and approach to working with children are a good fit for our school, please consider e-mailing or sending a cover letter and application (unless otherwise noted) to:
State College Friends School
c/o Lisa Gamble
1900 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
scfs@scfriends.org
State College Friends School
c/o Lisa Gamble
1900 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
scfs@scfriends.org
The following positions are currently available at State College Friends School:
AFTER SCHOOL DIRECTOR - Hiring for January 2019
Friends School is seeking a director for our After School childcare program. The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, creative, loves to work with children, and can supervise and mentor After School staff. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program, hiring, and training staff, and planning seasonal program offerings in the form of clubs. The Director is also responsible for planning and implementing child care during our In-service days throughout the year.
At After School we emphasize free play, choices, and being outdoors in all weather. State College Friends School teaches cooperation, stewardship, and problem-solving among its students. With the assistance of school administration, the Director will offer training to After School staff on building these values with children. We believe in both logical consequences and in having flexibility with the rules when appropriate.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and related experience to Lisa Gamble, Associate Head of School, at lgamble@scfriends.org. Applicants must be able to obtain clearances to work with young people.
2019 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR - Hiring for January 2019
The Summer Camp Director oversees the day-to-day logistics of our summer camp for 40 kindergarten-4th grade children, weaving together a weekly theme with the help of Lead Counselors. The director plans and coordinates field trips, guides Lead and Assistant Counselors, responds to discipline concerns, and maintains contact with parents. The Director also oversees the preschool camp and arts camp, which are led by the Wee Friends Director and the Creative Arts Camp Director. This is an intensive and rewarding job. It requires someone who is motivated, creative, and flexible and whose values resonate with the Quaker Testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.
Desired Qualities:
This position starts mid-January. The Director spends about 10-20 hours per week planning from January to June. During this time, the Director has an intermittent presence at Friends School and meets with school administrators, plans camp themes and activities, and hires camp staff.
The first day of camp is June 10th. There are 9 weeks of summer camp, Monday through Friday. This is a time of extensive planning and involvement. After the last day of camp, there is a short period of clean-up. Camp duties are complete by mid-August.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and related experience to Donnan Stoicovy, Head of School, at dstoicovy@scfriends.org. Applicants must be able to obtain clearances to work with young people.
SUBSTITUTES - Hiring is Ongoing
We are seeking energetic, friendly, experienced adults who can be substitute teachers in our Pre-K-8th grade classrooms. We need substitutes for both assistant and lead teachers, at all levels. Friends School is a perfect place to hone the skills needed to work with children effectively. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but it is not required. A knowledge of and experience working with children is important. Please
e-mail Lisa Gamble at lgamble@scfriends.org for more information about substitute teaching at Friends School.
Friends School is seeking a director for our After School childcare program. The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, creative, loves to work with children, and can supervise and mentor After School staff. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program, hiring, and training staff, and planning seasonal program offerings in the form of clubs. The Director is also responsible for planning and implementing child care during our In-service days throughout the year.
At After School we emphasize free play, choices, and being outdoors in all weather. State College Friends School teaches cooperation, stewardship, and problem-solving among its students. With the assistance of school administration, the Director will offer training to After School staff on building these values with children. We believe in both logical consequences and in having flexibility with the rules when appropriate.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and related experience to Lisa Gamble, Associate Head of School, at lgamble@scfriends.org. Applicants must be able to obtain clearances to work with young people.
2019 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR - Hiring for January 2019
The Summer Camp Director oversees the day-to-day logistics of our summer camp for 40 kindergarten-4th grade children, weaving together a weekly theme with the help of Lead Counselors. The director plans and coordinates field trips, guides Lead and Assistant Counselors, responds to discipline concerns, and maintains contact with parents. The Director also oversees the preschool camp and arts camp, which are led by the Wee Friends Director and the Creative Arts Camp Director. This is an intensive and rewarding job. It requires someone who is motivated, creative, and flexible and whose values resonate with the Quaker Testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.
Desired Qualities:
- Strong communicator
- Able to ask for help
- Creative and organized
- Patient
- Resilient
- Calm, unruffled, solid
- Playful!
This position starts mid-January. The Director spends about 10-20 hours per week planning from January to June. During this time, the Director has an intermittent presence at Friends School and meets with school administrators, plans camp themes and activities, and hires camp staff.
The first day of camp is June 10th. There are 9 weeks of summer camp, Monday through Friday. This is a time of extensive planning and involvement. After the last day of camp, there is a short period of clean-up. Camp duties are complete by mid-August.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and related experience to Donnan Stoicovy, Head of School, at dstoicovy@scfriends.org. Applicants must be able to obtain clearances to work with young people.
SUBSTITUTES - Hiring is Ongoing
We are seeking energetic, friendly, experienced adults who can be substitute teachers in our Pre-K-8th grade classrooms. We need substitutes for both assistant and lead teachers, at all levels. Friends School is a perfect place to hone the skills needed to work with children effectively. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but it is not required. A knowledge of and experience working with children is important. Please
e-mail Lisa Gamble at lgamble@scfriends.org for more information about substitute teaching at Friends School.
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