Open Positions 

Middle School Spanish Teacher

The Harley School is seeking applications from qualified persons for one full-time and one part-time Spanish teaching position in the Middle School. The full-time position is a maternity leave replacement from August 2023 through January 2024. 

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Personable, caring individuals committed to adolescent education
• A minimum of BA with a concentration in Education, Spanish or a related field 
• A possession of or progression toward a MS or MA in teaching, Spanish, or a related field preferred
• Teaching certification or license in Spanish or a foreign language preferred 
• Fluency in Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Successful experience teaching Spanish to and engaging with middle school students 
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and a variety of assessment methods
• Ability to provide timely feedback and support to students to enhance their language learning journey 
• Ability to collaborate with parents/guardians to develop individualized support and appropriate scaffolding for students 
• Experience coordinating or working with advisory and other student-centered programming 
• 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 the school community 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Contributing positively to a student-centered culture focused on learning and growth
• Teaching multiple sections of Spanish across Grades 5-8 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 solve problems 
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Head of School and Head of Middle School

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. 

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

Physical Education Teacher

The Harley School seeks a full-time Physical Education teacher (N-8th) for the 2022-23 school year. The PE teacher will work closely with the members of the PE department, the other Middle School teachers, the Middle School division head, the faculty, and parents.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (or related field); graduate degree preferred
• Commitment to a responsive and community-centered classroom
• Enthusiastic about collaborative learning; creative and innovative when working with diverse learners and faculty

Preferred Qualifications:

• NYS Certification in Physical Education
• Lifeguarding, CPR w/ AED and First Aid certifications
• 2+ years of experience teaching elementary and/or middle school physical education
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team

Responsibilities:

• With the help of the Physical Education Department, develop and teach an effective Physical Education program
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned

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 a cover letter, resume, and diversity statement to jobs-us@harleyschool.org. The position will remain open until filled.

Learning Support Teachers & Advisors

The Harley School has multiple opportunities for part-time and full-time, certified special educators/learning specialists for the 2023-24 school year in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School ages. The responsibilities for the position include providing academic support for a grade band of students with learning differences. The role could include an advisory opportunity with MS or US students. 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. 

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• 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.
• 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.
• Potentially serve as homeroom/advisory teacher for a small group of 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. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (special education, literacy, or related field); graduate degree preferred 
• Certification in special education 
• 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 
• Detail oriented, resourceful, discreet, and tactful 
• Enthusiastic about collaborative learning; creative and innovative when working with diverse learners and faculty 
• Proficiency with technology commensurate with student needs 
• Strong organizational, and oral and written communication skills
• 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. 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. 

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

Facilities Custodial Manager

The Custodial Manager supervises the work of custodial staff to ensure a clean and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff and compliance with applicable school and department policies and standards. The Custodial Manager participates directly in the performance of all activities required to carry out custodial requirements. 

Job Schedule: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, 12-month, full-time, hourly position

Responsibilities: 

• Ensures all areas of the building are kept in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition according to industry and/or school standards. 
• Assigns work to custodial staff and ensures the proper and safe operation (including training) of cleaning equipment, tools, chemical/cleaning agents, including mops, vacuums, buffers, and special cleaning solutions in order to efficiently perform duties and to avoid harming floors, fixtures, and individuals. 
• Demonstrates proper methods of waxing, stripping, buffing, general office and classroom cleaning, restroom maintenance, vacuuming and shampooing of carpets. Promptly responds to and notifies Facility Director of emergency situations, need for major and minor building/facility repairs, lights that are out or broken, broken equipment and fixtures, ruptured pipes/plumbing, problems with heating/cooling and ventilation, and any other observable issues/concerns. 
• Performs deep cleaning of spaces by moving furniture, shampooing carpet, scrubbing/stripping and waxing tile floors. 
• Maintain equipment including cleaning carts, mops, brooms, vacuums, scrubbers, and extractors 
• Set up spaces to accommodate meetings/events. 
• Secure building by locking doors and closing windows. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Facility Director. 
• Performs general, routine custodial duties, including, but not limited to: 
  • Empty trash containers, including transporting bagged waste to outside dumpsters. General clean-up of any and all incidents as they arise. 
  • Sweep and mop floors, including restrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, cafeteria, science, and art rooms. 
  • Vacuum carpeted floors and spot clean or shampoo carpets as needed. 
  • Dusts ledge and furniture, wash walls and windows, clean air vents. 
  • Clean and sanitize restroom areas, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, walls, and floors. o Maintain supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
  • Clean and disinfect furniture, handles, doorknobs, fixtures, and drinking fountains. 

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 to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments. 
• Ability to understand and follow schedules and deadlines and work with frequent interruptions. 
• Ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. 
• Ability to monitor employee performance, provide appropriate feedback and develop work strategies where required. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to operate vacuums, scrubbers, extractors and other related equipment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motion for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects. 

To Apply: Please send resumes to facilities@harleyschool.org.

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.

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-ls@harleyschool.org.

HAC Assistant JV Volleyball Coach

HAC is currently accepting applications for an Assistant JV Volleyball Coach for the 2023 fall sports season. The JV fall sports season is scheduled to begin Monday, August 21st, 2023. 

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to the Head JV Volleyball Coach to support and manage 10+ student-athletes during practices, travel, matches, tournaments, and athletic contests Assists in keeping all student-athletes safe and accounted for 
• Assists in planning and executing practices and matches 
• Promotes an appreciation of teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical activity
• Motivates, encourages, and provides constructive feedback to participating student-athletes in a positive and impactful way to help improve performances and the volleyball experience 
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude and demeanor in difficult situations. 
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment 
• Is a role model for all student-athletes 
• Assists in uniform, equipment distribution, and inventory 
• Reports to the HAC Head Varsity Volleyball Coach and Athletic Director 
• Is COVID-19 vaccinated and/or willing to get COVID-19 vaccinated 

Education/Preferred Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher education 
• Previous volleyball experience as athlete and/or coach 
• Proficient in teaching and coaching the fundamentals of volleyball 
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Heads Up Concussion Certification (can be earned through HAC) 
• NYS Coaching License or NYS Temporary Coaching License 
• Effective interpersonal skills with middle and high school student-athletes and parents Work Hours 
• Practices typically run 3:30 – 5:30 PM on weekdays (practice times will vary) 
• Match and tournament work hours vary depending on scheduled meets and tournaments 
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support practices, athletic contests and team-building events Stipend Range $1,500 – $1850

Please email a resume, cover sheet, and references to: mtaillie@harleyschool.org 

About HAC 

Allendale Columbia School and The Harley School maintain a joint athletic program to offer the best possible athletic options for student-athletes. By combining resources, student bodies, facilities, as well as faculty for coaching purposes, both schools can offer dynamic sports programs that fully support the physical, mental, and social development of each student-athlete. 

The HAC athletics program provides a variety of team sport experiences that help develop teamwork, sportsmanship, and good citizenship, while establishing good habits that prepare students for the future. 

Our student-athletes experience kinship and competition, while learning to win and lose gracefully. Positive life values are developed and the time management skills the students learn will benefit them for life. 

Athletics are a very important and meaningful aspect of both Allendale Columbia and The Harley School’s education. Participating in team sports allows students to learn discipline, while developing healthy habits and experiencing the camaraderie and sense of purpose that comes when participating on a team. 

Every student is encouraged to participate in a sport and HAC athletics provides opportunities at 3 different levels: modified, J.V., and varsity. When interscholastic competition begins in Middle School, our teams are all-inclusive, so every student who wants to play can be part of the team.

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.

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