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Virginia Beach Friends School provides a nurturing community of academic excellence which encourages mutual respect, personal responsibility, and the fulfillment of each person's potential through integrating the values of equality, integrity, simplicity, peace and environmental stewardship. To that end, we seek qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills, and ability to enhance our students' experience and strengthen our community.
The Details
VBFS maintains a competitive salary and benefits package that supports our employees while offering the space for creativity and independence in the classroom.
For teaching positions, a master’s degree and teaching experience in the field is preferred; a bachelor's degree is required. For staff positions, we seek candidates with relevant experience and a commitment to excellence and enthusiasm in the workplace community.
Positions are listed on this page as they become available.
To apply, please send cover letter, CV, completed employment application, and three references to [email protected].
A background screening will be required once a conditional offer of employment, including fingerprints.
Available Positions
Open Positions
We're always on the search for amazing individuals to join our community. Whether it be volunteers, substitute teachers, or varying full/part-time positions, if you have a background and passion for education, or feel your skill set matches a need to be filled at VBFS, we want to hear from you!
ESL Teacher
The Virginia Beach Friends School is seeking an experienced part time ESL teacher who will provide ESL instruction for a small group of ESL high school students.
These classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:15-4:45. Classes will begin the first week of October, after the assessment of their current English Language ability is complete.
The instructor will need to select appropriate high school age ESL materials, build a year long course based on the specific needs of the students as determined by their academic teachers, prepare engaging lessons that differentiate for the students based on the variety of their proficiencies and areas of weakness, these may include bringing in speakers or taking the students on field trips.
Job Responsibilities:
- Order and distribute materials
- Prepare for each lesson
- Articulate and maintain clear expectations for behavior in the classroom setting
- Continuously assess the student’s ability and progress
- Provide weekly written and oral feedback to the student on their progress
- Regular communication with the students’ teachers and the Assistant Head of school
- Provide written information on the student’s progress for the families twice a year
The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in ESL/TEFL/TESOL, and/or TESOL Certification and at least three years high school teaching experience.
VBFS provides an inquiry-based, progressive educational model guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, equality, and stewardship. A Friends education program aims to prepare students to become inquisitive learners, compassionate citizens and courageous leaders.
VBFS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national origin or disability, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
To apply: Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email cover letter, submit a resume, and the names and contact information for 3 references to [email protected]. Once we have read and discussed applications, we will be in touch with select candidates to arrange for interviews.
Substitute Teacher
Virginia Beach Friends School is seeking qualified substitute educators to work with students in grades PreK-12 on a per diem basis.
Degree Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and above or in their senior year of undergraduate studies at an accredited college or university.
Job Responsibilities
- Willing to be contacted for coverage the morning of placement
- Must be able to work the full school day of 7:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Support the teacher by implementing the daily curriculum for assigned grade level
- Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment
- Hold students to high academic and behavior standards consistent with the Virginia Beach Friends School Mission Statement
- Hold students accountable during class time, transitions, meals, recess time, and other learning opportunities that may be assigned to the substitute educator
- Collaborate with other teachers to ensure a safe environment for all students
To apply, please send cover letter, CV, completed employment application, and three references to [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Statement
Virginia Beach Friends School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy), personal appearance, genetic information, economic background, political affiliation, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Virginia Beach Friends School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the school operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Virginia Beach Friends School prohibits any unlawful form of employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy), personal appearance, genetic information, economic background, political affiliation, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Improper interference with the ability of Virginia Beach Friends School employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
