Interim Head of School - July 1, 2021

State College Friends School is seeking an Interim Head of School for the 2021-2022 school year to begin on July 1.  Located in scenic central Pennsylvania just minutes away from Penn State University, SCFS is an independent Pre-K through 8th grade school that serves students from several surrounding counties. 

For the past 40 years, State College Friends School has offered a vigorous educational program grounded in the Quaker testimonies of equality, integrity, and stewardship. These values shape an academically stimulating and inclusive school community in which our students can develop a sense of confidence and agency in their world.

In the face of the pandemic, the SCFS community has approached the 2020-2021 school year with creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to health and safety while maintaining an interdisciplinary, child-centered curriculum. Teachers and students have successfully conducted in-person learning this year through a combination of outdoor education, upgrades to the school’s physical plant, classroom reconfigurations, and innovative pedagogy. 

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Applicants should submit materials as a single PDF file to search@scfriends.org. A complete application will include all of the following:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume (CV) 
  • A statement of educational philosophy of no more than two pages, which speaks specifically to the candidate’s vision for and interest in Quaker education
  • A list of three to five references, with contact information (references will not be contacted without the permission of the candidate)

Applicants may also send materials to the following mailing address, though this is not required:

State College Friends School
Attn: Interim HOS Search Committee
1900 University Drive
State College, PA 16801

Questions about the search process should be directed via email to Seth Blumsack, Clerk of the Search Committee, at search@scfriends.org.

State College Friends School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Business Manager - For Immediate Hire

State College Friends School is searching for a part-time Business Manager. State College Friends School is a Pre-K - 8th grade Quaker School founded in 1980. The school is seeking an individual who has experience in finance, business management, and human resources. This 25-30 hour per week position provides consultation and support to the Head of School, the Board of Trustees, and works as part of our school’s leadership team. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Donnan Stoicovy, Head of School - dstoicovy@scfriends.org.
Substitute Teachers - Hiring Ongoing
SCFS is seeking substitute teachers for Pre-K-8th grade classrooms. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but it is not required. 
​Please e-mail dstoicovy@scfriends.org for more information about substitute teaching at Friends School.