Careers at Harley

Located in Brighton NY, and founded in 1917, Harley enrolls approximately 450 students in Nursery through Grade 12. Our rigorous academic programs and exceptional fine arts curriculum are combined with unique offerings (hospice, glass studio, biomimicry), a commitment to experiential service learning, a deep commitment to the centrality of the student voice, and a nurturing environment for young people. The School is committed to diversity and the education of students in a global perspective.

For most positions, resumes are reviewed until the successful candidate is found. Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we will not acknowledge receipt of every application. Only candidates of interest are contacted.

The Harley School is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes candidates who add to our diversity.

Opportunities at The Harley School

School Psychologist/Counselor

The Harley School, a Nursery through Grade 12 independent school in Rochester NY with approximately 500 students (www.harleyschool.org) seeks a full-time School Psychologist/Counselor to support the Lower School division (3-year olds – Grade 4).

The School Counselor/Psychologist will work with students, faculty, staff, parents and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections among home, school, and community.  This position promotes the social, academic, and emotional success of students.  Candidates already in private practice are encouraged to apply.

Salary range: $50,000 – $65,000, based on years of experience

Responsibilities

• Offer expert consultation, direction, and support to faculty, staff, and families regarding children’s social-emotional growth, physical and emotional well-being, and academic strengths and differences
• Serve as a resource and consultant on mental health, child/adolescent psychology, and learning differences; conduct in-service programs as requested
• Evaluate students in crisis or at-risk to guide emergent problem-solving by faculty, staff and parents
• Provide referrals to outside services and collaborate with school staff, parents, and outside professionals/agencies in planning to meet the needs of individual students
• Provide wellness programs that help students develop healthy coping and decision-making skills

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work from an accredited institution of higher education; must possess or have the ability to obtain New York State Certification
• Previous experience working with children and youth; experience in a school setting is preferred
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community
• The ability to interpret educational and psychological testing results and help others do so
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility within the school day for student, team, and administrative meetings

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with CASEL competencies and experience with implementing (preferred)
• Familiarity with Monroe County mental health resources, including TIG (trauma, illness, and grief) community (preferred)
• Serve as a liaison between the school and outside agencies to direct a counseling intern program

To Apply

In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.  Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive school.”  Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community. 

Please reply to jobs-ls@harleyschool.org with your resume, letter of interest, licensure, and reference names and contact information.  Thank you for your interest in The Harley School.

Early Childhood Teacher

The Harley School is seeking applications from qualified persons for an early childhood teaching position in the Lower School for the 2026-27 school year.  The position involves team-teaching in the Early Childhood (Nursery) program. The Early Childhood teacher will work closely with a co-teacher, the Lower School division head, the faculty, and parents. 

Salary range: $47,000 – $60,000, based on years of experience

Qualifications   

• A warm, caring individual who has demonstrated a specific interest in teaching young children through previous experience with this age group (3, 4 and 5-year olds).
• Minimum of a BA, preferably in education, ideally with a concentration in early childhood or early childhood special education.

• Understanding of early childhood development (socio-emotional, physical, cognitive) and a commitment to play-based pedagogy.

• Enthusiastic about collaborative learning; creative and innovative when working with diverse learners and faculty.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Commitment to a responsive and community-centered classroom

To Apply

In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.  Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive school.”  Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community. 

Interested candidates should submit their materials to jobs-ls@harleyschool.org. The position will remain open until filled.

Middle School Math Teacher

The Harley School, a Nursery through Grade 12 independent school in Rochester, New York, with approximately 450 students, seeks a full-time Middle School Math teacher for 2026-2027 to support students in Grades 5-6. 

The Harley School seeks a math teacher who brings strong content knowledge, a deep love of teaching mathematics, and a commitment to joyful, student-centered learning. The ideal candidate builds enthusiasm for number sense and helps students explore mathematical concepts through inquiry, discussion, and meaningful problem-solving. This teacher fosters confidence, curiosity, and a growth mindset, supporting students as they develop both skill and wonder in mathematics.

In addition to teaching, this role includes advisory work that supports students’ social, emotional, and academic growth. The teacher collaborates closely with colleagues, advisors, and student support teams to care for student wellbeing and build strong, trusting relationships beyond the classroom. Through partnership and communication, the teacher helps create a supportive and responsive middle school community.

Every candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to engaging in ongoing DE & I work, including their own professional growth, the integration of a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy, and continued learning opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributing positively to a student-centered culture focused on learning and growth
• Teaching multiple sections of Math in Grades 5 and 6 in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Serving as an advisor in the Middle School Advisory program
• Working and communicating effectively with parents/guardians in formal and informal conferences, written reports/emails and newsletters
• Creating an inclusive classroom environment through regular class meetings, supportive interactions with students, and clear expectations for community behavior
• Collaborating and liaising with other professionals to discuss individual student needs
• Evaluating and accurately communicating student progress and learning plan
• Collaborating with other Middle School teachers, educators, specialists, and staff
• members to develop curriculum, plan trips or special projects, and support students
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Head of School and Head of Middle School

Qualifications and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competencies, and demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive and respectful relationships with a commitment to adolescent education
• Commitment to continual growth in understanding personal biases and role within societal systems
• Enthusiasm to become part of our vibrant school community, broadly engaging with students and colleagues
• Experience working with students in grades 5 or 6 preferred
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning,  using a student-centered approach, creating an environment that values student voices and the ability to learn and implement new instructional practices over time
• Current knowledge of all subject area content
• Commitment to nurturing the whole child by caring for the emotional and social needs of each student and experience working as an advisor
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students and our community
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, educational software such as Google Suite, Blackbaud/Education Edge, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology
• Possess the minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with graduate degree and/or teaching credential preferred

To Apply

In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and identities. Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive community of learners.” Along with a cover letter and resume, we ask that you provide a personal statement describing how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity as part of the Harley community.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and diversity statement to jobs@harleyschool.org and include Middle School Math Teacher in the subject line.

Extended Day/Vacation Camp Childcare Worker

The Harley School seeks a Childcare worker in the Extended Day/Vacation Camp program. Extended Day is part-time Monday – Friday, 2:50- 6:00 p.m. Vacation camp hours are usually during school holidays and maybe in addition to regular Extended Day hours. Salary starting at $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Over 18
• Experience working with children 3 yrs. – 11 yrs
• Dependability, communication skills, and an excellent work ethic
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not required
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Creates a safe, friendly environment in the childcare area with quality supervision, focused attention, and caring service for the parents and their children
• Ensures registration and check-in/check-out procedures are followed
• Responds to each individual child’s needs promptly
• Supervises the use of toys and supplies and notifies the supervisor of supply needs, repairs, or replacements
• Maintains a clean, orderly area, picking up as needed and sanitizing toys as instructed
• Promotes a respectful community among the children, resolving conflict through appropriate words and actions
• Notifies supervisor of issues relating to each child (e.g. illness, crying, and conflict)
• Promotes the health of all children by notifying the supervisor when child(ren) are ill and by being responsive to known health conditions such as allergies and asthma
• Exhibits good listening skills when conflict or discipline issues arise and problem solves professionally. Defers to the supervisor if issues need further resolution.
• Reports any accidents or injuries immediately

To Apply

In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.  Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive school.”  Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community. 

Please send all inquiries and/or resumes to jobs@harleyschool.org.

Lifeguard

The Harley School, a Nursery through Grade 12 independent school in Rochester, New York, with approximately 500 students, seeks a part-time (5-20 hours per week) lifeguard to create and maintain a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting safe swimming conditions in the Harley Pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with school policies and procedures. Pay range for this position is $16 – $20 per hour.

Every candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to engaging in ongoing DE & I work, including their own professional growth, the integration of a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy, and continued learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area 
• Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with school policies, procedures; completes related reports as required
• Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
• Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others
• Performs all secondary duties in a timely manner as required for each shift
• Performs all lifeguard duties, including ability to lift people out of pool, perform CPR, scan pool to ensure safety of participants
• Maintains accurate records as required by the School land/or the state health department code
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and for the duration of the shift
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action
• Attends Staff meetings and trainings as scheduled

Requirements

• Current lifeguard and first aid certification
• CPR w/AED and First Aid
• Water Safety Instructor certifications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to be flexible; can “monitor and adjust” to promote optimal learning and a collegial atmosphere

To Apply

In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and identities. Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive community of learners.” Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and diversity statement to jobs@harleyschool.org and include lifeguard in the subject line.

All Divisions – Instructional Substitutes

The Harley School is seeking substitute teachers to provide per diem instructional services in various subject areas for its Lower, Middle and Upper School Divisions (Nursery (age 3) through Grade 12). Bachelors degree required. New York State teacher certification preferred, but not required. Candidates must be punctual and dependable; demonstrate professional demeanor; possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and the ability to interact effectively with faculty and students. Salary Range form $125 to $150 a day depending on experience. 

To apply, submit the following to jobs@harleyschool.org:

• Cover letter indicating the grade levels and subject areas in which you prefer to work
• Resume
• At least one reference letter
• Proof of completion of Bachelor’s degree (transcript or the degree certificate itself)
• If applicable, New York State teaching certificate or valid certification from another state
• Equal Employment Opportunity