“I am allowed to lean into my strengths as a teacher. I am allowed a safe space to challenge myself.”
“I have peers who are willing and interested in collaboration”
92% Always or often feel supported and appreciated by their supervisor
88% Always or often have opportunities to use strengths in their job.
*2024 Teacher and Staff survey
Thank you for your interest in working at NGFS! Faculty and staff at New Garden Friends School collaborate to meet students where they are by providing a warm, inclusive, and engaging educational experience for all. Candidates from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Head of Lower School
Our Mission
Guided by Quaker values, New Garden Friends School is committed to being an inclusive educational community that honors and develops each person's gifts.
New Garden Friends School is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative educator to join our community as the Head of Lower School (PS - Grade 6). The ideal candidate is committed to the values of a Quaker education and embraces the joys and complexities of carrying out our mission.
At NGFS, we know that young learners are inquisitive by nature; nourishing their enthusiasm and curiosity creates an atmosphere of joyous discovery and builds the skills and competencies needed to take on increasing independence and challenge. The Head of Lower School is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the curriculum to advance the academic, social, and emotional growth of all learners.
A strong Head of Lower School candidate has a profound understanding of and a passion for teaching children. With a deep toolbox of communication tools and skills for guiding children toward intellectual inquiry, emotional regulation, individual responsibility, and community accountability, the Head of Lower School supports teachers, colleagues, and approximately 130 students. The Head of Lower School observes, supervises, and evaluates 25 teachers and staff members, supporting their professional development and encouraging initiative and creativity.
Qualifications:
- A master's degree in early childhood or elementary education, educational leadership, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience leading a lower school division in an independent school.
Competencies:
- Understanding of child development and age-appropriate educational practices.
- A genuine care for lower school students and a visible joy in working with children of widely ranging abilities and ambitions.
- The ability to work collaboratively within and beyond the NGFS community.
- A desire and ability to be collegial, flexible, and joyful in an energetic work environment.
- A demonstrated commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community, including diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice in all aspects of work and relationship building.
- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to support, inspire, and motivate others.
- Awareness and understanding of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and learning needs among students and families.
- A commitment to honoring confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A deep commitment to establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative, and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, families, and external members of the community.
- The ability to implement strategic plans for the Lower School.
- Proficiency with technological tools for teaching and communication.
To apply, please fill out this google form (https://forms.gle/tJYxySBRZA5uu3P87) and send an email to employment@ngfs.org attaching a cover letter expressing your interest in the position, your philosophy of education, and your resume. If you need help with the form or have any questions, please email employment@ngfs.org.
Please, no phone calls or regular mail.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
After School Program Teacher
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Two references with phone numbers
We are looking for a person who:
- has experience and expertise interacting with students academically, socially, and emotionally
- has the ability to work collaboratively with a team
- has an interest in learning about the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community
- has a desire and ability to be collegial, flexible, and joyful in an energetic work environment
To apply, please send your resume and references to pnguyen@ngfs.org
Please, no phone calls or regular mail.
Review of applications is ongoing.
Substitute Teacher
- Resume
- Two references with list of phone numbers
New Garden Friends School, a PK-12 Friends School in Greensboro, NC, seeks substitute teachers for planned absences and last-minute absences. We are looking for a person who:
- is willing to engage students with the lesson plan provided by the teacher
- has experience and expertise interacting with students academically, socially and emotionally
- has the ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administrators
- has an interest in learning about the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community.
To apply, please send your resume and references to employment@ngfs.org.
Please, no phone calls or regular mail.
Review of applications is ongoing.
Non-Discrimination Statement
New Garden Friends School is committed to promoting and supporting a workplace and educational environment where healthy and respectful conduct is the cultural norm. In support of this commitment, New Garden Friends School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information in its programs, activities, employment, and admission. Retaliation for raising concerns related to discrimination on one of these bases is also prohibited. NGFS does not discriminate on the basis of age in employment.
If you have questions or concerns regarding our non-discrimination policy, please contact Pattie Midgett, who is our Title IX Coordinator and oversees our non-discrimination policy.
Pattie Midgett, Title IX Coordinator
Office Address:
1128 New Garden Road Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone: 336-299-0964