Open Positions 

Director of Development

The Harley School, a forward-thinking independent school serving approximately 450 students in Nursery through Grade 12, seeks a Director of Development to lead and elevate the school’s fundraising efforts in alignment with its mission, values, and strategic goals.

Reporting to the Head of School and working closely with the Board of Trustees and senior administrative team, the Director of Development is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive, mission-driven development program. This includes major gifts, annual giving, alumni engagement, planned giving, and special campaigns. The ideal candidate is a strategic, relationship-centered fundraiser who thrives in a collaborative environment and is inspired by the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Applicants who enhance the diversity of the school’s faculty and administration are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a multi-year strategic fundraising plan to meet institutional priorities.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to school-wide planning and decision-making, including alignment of fundraising with institutional priorities.
• Partner with the Head of School and Trustees to cultivate a culture of philanthropy throughout the school community.

Fundraising Management

• Oversee all aspects of the school’s fundraising program, including annual giving, major gifts, capital and endowment campaigns, prospect research, and planned giving.
• Personally manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, building authentic relationships and soliciting leadership-level support.
• Design and execute donor stewardship strategies to ensure long-term engagement and gratitude.
• Strategize, coordinate, and execute sponsored fundraising events such as an annual gala and auction.
• Establish performance metrics and evaluate fundraising goals that will be reported to the Board of Trustees.

Community & Alumni Engagement

• Foster strong relationships with current and former families, alumni, and other key constituents.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to produce compelling fundraising materials, impact reports, and donor communications and events.
• Collaborate with enrollment team on prospective parent connection and potential philanthropic opportunities
• Develop and run community events such as Grandparents’ and Special Friends Day, Reunion and more.
• Oversee alumni relations programs, events, and outreach to strengthen lifelong connections with the school.
• Develop meaningful relationships with faculty and staff and work to understand program highlights that resonate with donors. 

Development Operations

• Lead and mentor a small development team, providing clear direction, professional growth opportunities, and performance management while fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and gratitude. 
• Collaborate with the Business Office on gift processing, financial reporting, and donor acknowledgment.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting systems to track donor engagement and fundraising performance.
• Pursue grant funding opportunities that are a mission fit with Harley. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in development, with a proven track record in major gifts and campaign leadership.
• Experience working in an independent school or mission-driven nonprofit setting is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport across diverse constituencies.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with donor databases, especially Raiser’s Edge,  and fundraising analytics.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and a deep passion for the mission of The Harley School. 
• The ability to build and nurture long-term relationships with a diverse range of donors and stakeholders.

Why Work at Harley?

Founded in 1917, The Harley School is known for its progressive approach to education, deep sense of community, and commitment to developing learners who lead lives of purpose. Our rigorous academic programs and exceptional arts curricula are coupled with unique offerings in the Commons, representing our commitment to education for a sustainable future. Harley is recognized as an educational thought leader. At Harley, you’ll join a team of passionate educators and administrators who are deeply committed to student-centered learning and innovation, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. 

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, resume, and list of references, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000 plus a robust benefits package that may include partial tuition remission.The Harley School considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, diversity statement, and three references to jobs@harleyschool.org.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Director of Enrollment Management

The Harley School, a vibrant and inclusive independent school serving approximately 450 students in Nursery through Grade 12, is seeking a strategic and relational leader to serve as our next Director of Enrollment Management.

As a vital member of Harley’s senior leadership team, the Director of Enrollment Management leads the school’s efforts to attract, enroll, and retain a mission-aligned and diverse student body. Reporting to the Head of School, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our learning community through bold enrollment strategies, personalized engagement with families, and strong collaboration with colleagues across the school.

Who You Are

You are a warm, dynamic communicator with a deep understanding of enrollment strategy and a passion for building community. You’re energized by data but grounded in relationships. You can confidently lead big-picture planning and also attend to the details that shape a family’s first impression of Harley. You’re an advocate for inclusivity and know how to tell a school’s story in a compelling and authentic way. Applicants who enhance the diversity of the school’s faculty and administration are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement a multi-year enrollment management plan aligned with Harley’s strategic goals.
  
• Serve as a member of the Administrative Team and work collaboratively with board and faculty committees.
• Oversee all aspects of the admissions process while working closely with the Associate Director of Enrollment and the Enrollment Assistant —from inquiry through enrollment and onboarding—for Nursery through Grade 12.
  
• Partner with faculty and division heads to support student retention and ensure a joyful, seamless experience for current families.
  
• Analyze enrollment and demographic data to inform decision-making and report to the Head of School.
  
• Lead a small, collaborative enrollment team and partner with Associate Director to coordinate outreach events, school tours, and open houses.
• Meet with prospective families and conduct thorough and meaningful tours of school in collaboration with Associate Director. 
• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications and Development teams to amplify Harley’s visibility and value in the wider Rochester community.
  
• Collaborate with the CFO and Head of School to analyze processes and equitably administer financial aid.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree (preferred).

• 5+ years of leadership experience in enrollment management, admissions, or marketing—preferably in an independent school setting.

• Proven ability to design and execute enrollment strategies that support institutional growth and mission alignment.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience with databases (Blackbaud, Clarity) and confidence using data to guide strategy.

• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Why Harley?

Founded in 1917, The Harley School is known for its progressive approach to education, deep sense of community, and commitment to developing learners who lead lives of purpose. Our rigorous academic programs and exceptional arts curricula are coupled with unique offerings in the Commons, representing our commitment to education for a sustainable future. Harley is recognized as an educational thought leader. At Harley, you’ll join a team of passionate educators and administrators who are deeply committed to student-centered learning and innovation, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. 

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, resume, and list of references, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000 plus a robust benefits package that may include partial tuition remission. The Harley School considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, diversity statement, and three references to jobs@harleyschool.org.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Facilities Maintenance

This position in the Facilities Department is primarily responsible for general maintenance tasks and maintaining the appearance of the school. The Facilities Maintenance worker will also assist with grounds maintenance duties and facility use set-ups as needed. 

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance tasks around the school including:
• Empty/transport garbage.
• Minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.
• Drywall repair/painting.
• Cleaning as needed.
• Assists with maintenance of pool and Field House including:
• Sweeping/mopping tennis courts
• Washing pool deck
• Vacuuming pool
• Performs ground maintenance including:
• Landscaping by weeding, trimming, edging, mulching, etc.
• Leaf blowing.
• Removing trash from grounds.
• Set up tables and chairs for meetings and events. 
• Removes snow from sidewalks using snow shovels or spread deicers.
• Operates school equipment or vehicles as directed. 
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities Director(s).

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to be utilized with team members, students and staff.
• Basic computer skills to utilize tools such as e-mail, Google Docs/Forms, etc. 
• Ability understand and follow multi-step written and oral instructions under minimum supervision.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of/ability to learn standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• General knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and perform repetitive motion for extended periods of time. 
• Requires ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Ability to operate vacuums, scrubbers, power and hand tools, and other related equipment.
• Ability to operate tractor, lawn mowers, weed-eater, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, etc.

Job Schedule

6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

12-month, full-time, non-exempt hourly position

To Apply

In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and identities. Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@harleyschool.org and include Facilities Maintenence in the subject line.

Learning Support Teacher

The Harley School has potential opportunities for part-time and full-time, certified and non-certified special educators/learning specialists for the 2025-26 school year in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School ages. The responsibilities for the multiple positions include providing academic support for a grade band of students with learning differences. The successful candidate will work closely with the Division Head, the Department Chair of the Student Support Program (SSP), the faculty, and parents in order to support and empower students.

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.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, 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
•  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
• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles and diverse learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
• Engage in whole-class and small-group instruction, as needed.
• Develop and write Harley Student Learning Plans and student accommodation and personalized IEPs with long-term goals and specific objectives.
• Provide regular written student-progress reports to the school and parents with assessment results and recommendations of diagnostic testing and programs for learning-related issues.
• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of services, meetings, and assessments.
• Work with teachers to coordinate and attend parent conferences, as needed.
• Middle and Upper School SSP teachers can additionally serve as an advisor
• Recommend in-school and community resources for identified students.
• Work with professionals outside the school to support students.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other involved professionals.
• Ensure seamless instruction and support throughout the day to benefit students receiving IEP and SSP services.
• Assume case management responsibilities for students with IEPs and Harley Learning Plans.
• Secure testing accommodations for qualifying students.
• Network with learning specialists at other independent schools.
• Pursue professional development opportunities; attend conferences and professional meetings in order to remain current with educational trends.
• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles, and teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs, including providing professional development and coaching as needed.
• Participate in committee, department, and faculty meetings, as well as school-sponsored events that would benefit from your area of expertise.
• Be involved in the school community at large.
• Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the Head of School and Division Heads.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, educational software such as Google Suite, Blackbaud/Education Edge, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (special education, literacy, or related field); graduate degree preferred
• Certification in special education (preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with developmental and learning differences (e.g., reading challenges, speech/language difficulties, autism, executive functioning challenges, etc.), psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology
• Knowledge of administering and interpreting assessments and test results, academic achievement and diagnostic testing
• Experience drafting IEPs with authentic PLEPS and aligned goals
• Adeptness at recording and collecting student data to identify specific learning needs and strategies
• Strong networking skills to ensure access to resources in the broader community
• Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 3+ years of teaching experience and a learner’s mindset preferred
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, discreet, and tactful
• Enthusiastic about collaborative learning; creative and innovative when working with diverse learners and faculty
• Ability to be flexible; can “monitor and adjust” to promote optimal learning and a collegial atmosphere
• Sense of humor, patience, and demonstrated ability to work with/relate to Early Childhood, Elementary, or adolescent age students

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 Learning Support teachers in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,500.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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.

Competencies

• 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