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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.
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!
Toddler through 8th-grade Music Specialist
At Virginia Beach Friends School (VBFS) we believe in knowledge, character, and community. These touchstones guide students through their VBFS education grounded by the Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship (the S.P.I.C.E.S). It is the goal of a VBFS education that all students strive to become life-long learners who understand their place in a global community and want to make the world a better place.
Virginia Beach Friends School in Virginia Beach, VA seeks experienced full-time Music Specialists for grades toddler through 8th-grade. VBFS is a small (160 students and growing) independent school in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach.
Position Overview
The VBFS Music Specialists works with students as young as 2.5 years to 8th-grade students. The Music Specialist is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports the development of students’ appreciation, love, and understanding of music. The teacher exposes students to a wide variety of instruments, experiments with vocal expression at the individual and group level, investigates musical theory at age-appropriate levels, and promotes learning through experiential learning with the ultimate goal of instilling a life-long passion for music in all Friends students.
Responsibilities
- Teach toddler through 8th-grade music classes in an engaging, developmentally appropriate way.
- Teach steel pans for grades 3rd through 8th including maintaining one or more performance ensembles
- Create an inclusive classroom environment and develop meaningful relationships with all students.
- Support students in social-emotional and academic development by communicating with classroom teachers on a regular basis.
- Develop and support a flexible curriculum that provides a balanced approach to all areas of music education.
- Adjust and adapt curriculum based on a student’s needs.
- Write student assessments multiple times throughout the academic year.
- Plan, rehearse, and direct students in annual school performance (Grandfriends Day, Winter and Spring Concerts, outside Pan competitions), graduation performance.
- Work in collaboration with other Specialist Teachers to support student needs and promote cross-curriculum collaboration when possible.
- Participate in other school-related activities throughout the year.
It is Virginia Beach Friend’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, pregnancy, identity, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is the intent and resolve of Virginia Beach Friends School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity.
This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and retirement. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, Virginia Beach Friends School will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental disabilities of a qualified individual with a disability who is able to perform the essential functions of a job with such reasonable accommodation, unless to do so would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the School.
To apply: please send a cover letter including a response to our mission statement, resume, completed application, to Human Resources Manager at [email protected].
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Music, Music Education, or equivalent; Master’s preferred, and 3 to 5 years of music teaching experience at a minimum.
Extended Day Specialist
Virginia Beach Friends School is seeking a part-time Extended Care Specialist who is a passionate educator, lifelong learner, and a collaborative partner with classroom teachers, staff and administrators for the 2021-2022 academic year. This candidate will play a pivotal role in the school, as they serve the entire community, providing a program that is well-balanced, structured and enjoyable for the students after the school day. The hours are Monday through Friday from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm. This is a non-exempt hourly position. The pay rate is $15.00/hour. The start date is August 25, 2021 and will go through June 2, 2022. We will accept applicants who may only be available during certain times in the school year.
General Responsibilities
- Supervises the classroom.
- Helps with the general housekeeping tasks.
- Helps to maintain a neat and organized classroom that is shared by other teachers.
- Supervises and facilitates all activities to ensure safety and student engagement at all times.
- Reports to the Special Programs Director any problem which may occur with the children.
- Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of after care, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult (either Lead Teacher or Authorized Adult).
- Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth, maintaining current knowledge of early childhood practice.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma is REQUIRED.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in early childhood or elementary education is PREFERRED.
- Preferred certification in basic first-aid, AED, and CPR techniques (the school will pay for training for the right candidate)
- Preferred certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT) (the school will pay for training for the right candidate)
- Experience in a classroom setting as a lead teacher or teacher’s assistant is preferred.
- Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the School’s program and philosophy.
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 Jason Weast, Director of Special Programming at [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 Toddler through 8th Grade on a per diem basis.
Degree Requirements
- Associate's Degree is required. Preferred 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 3:15 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].
Early Childhood Floating Assistant
The role of the Early Childhood Floating Assistant is vital in the success of the Early School Classrooms. The Floating Assistant’s main responsibility is to support Early Childhood teachers in a number of capacities during the morning hours (8:00 am to 12:00 pm daily). The Floating Assistant’s job is to continue to foster a love for learning directly and indirectly in those moments when lead teachers may be otherwise engaged in classroom activities with students on a one-on-one basis or in other small groups. The position starts August 16, 2021 and will continue through the 2021-2022 academic year.
Responsibilities include:
- Move from one classroom to the next, where needed, helping lead teachers and classroom assistants in any way possible.
- Foster a love of learning through whole child education by upholding and teaching the Quaker values (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship) as the main cornerstones of classroom activity.
- Collaborate with lead, assistants, and specialist teachers to ensure the best possible learning experience for all children, share possible activity ideas, share essential information about child and parents’ experience.
- Follow teacher-designed plans and goals, anticipate needs, and set up materials for lessons, as instructed by the lead teacher and assistant teachers.
- Serve as an assistant teacher to specialist teachers when children have outside classroom experiences like gardening, physical education, art, music, etc.
- Guide and redirect children in their interactions with adults and peers, as appropriate.
- Be present and engaged at all times with children during all activities and address student needs as they arise.
- Supervise indoor and outdoor play and other activities, independently or as directed by the lead teacher.
- Ensure that safety, immediate physical needs, and bathroom needs are addressed.
- Participate actively in activities and events designed to enhance the children’s enjoyment and educational experience.
- Attend Early School Open Houses throughout the calendar year.
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.
