Open Positions 

Lower School Classroom Teacher

The Harley School is seeking applications from qualified persons for multiple classroom teaching positions in the Lower School. The classroom teacher will work closely with a co-teacher, the Lower School division head, the faculty, and parents/caregivers. Qualifications for the teacher position:

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
• 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 lower 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 Lower School

Qualifications and Competencies:

• A warm, caring individual who has demonstrated a specific interest in teaching young children through previous experience with this age group (4-10 year olds).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive and respectful relationships with a commitment to childhood 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 knew instructional practices over time
• Commitment to a responsive and community-centered classroom
• Ability to collaborate with parents/guardians to develop individualized support and appropriate scaffolding for students using a variety of assessment methods and feedback systems.
• Commitment to nurturing the whole child by caring for the emotional and social needs of each student
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 3+ years of teaching experience

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-ls@harleyschool.org and include Lower School Teacher in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,500.00 – $70,000.00 per year

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

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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