Here is your chance to join an extraordinary faculty of a growing independent school, that is becoming an exemplar for gifted education and educational innovation.

The Grayson School is a research-based learning institution guided by best practices in gifted education. Offering a Pre-K through grade 12 program with summer and enrichment classes open to the community, Grayson is the only “all gifted, all day” school of its kind within a 100-mile radius. Our faculty cultivates an environment where high-ability students can learn at a pace and level consistent with their abilities, where they collaborate with like-minded peers, explore their unlimited potential, and grow and thrive socially and emotionally.

Be a part of the growth and development at our innovative private school!

In addition to any open positions, we invite you to upload your resume in our application below for us to have on file. Please contact us if you have any questions.

The Grayson School seeks an Assistant Head of Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year. This position will be new to the school and will serve early childhood, lower, and middle school students.

The Grayson School is an innovative, research-based learning institution guided by best practices in gifted education. Offering a Pre-K through grade 12 program with summer and enrichment classes open to the community, Grayson is the only “all gifted, all day” school of its kind within a 100-mile radius. The Grayson School provides high-ability learners with a setting where they can learn at a pace and level consistent with their abilities, collaborate with like-minded peers, and explore their unlimited potential, while also growing and thriving socially and emotionally. Staff at Grayson are passionate about fueling the love of learning in curious young minds and inspired by the chance to be influential members of a groundbreaking educational community.

Grayson students are advanced, curious, and eager to learn. We are looking for individuals who excel at flexible and creative thinking; who see themselves as lifelong learners; who have solid teaching experience; who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, committed, and eager to join a community that is passionate about supporting gifted children. The right individual will have also administrative experience leading staff and students and collaborating with a team. They will be able to understand and support the social-emotional needs of students and build relationships with parents and teachers. They will be able to assist with interpreting assessment data, creating schedules, and other long-term administrative tasks. Experience teaching gifted students is highly preferred.

Opportunities for growth, professional development, and leadership are significant as the school continues to expand in the very near future.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• a Master’s Degree in Education.
• at least five years of teaching experience.
• strong cultural competency skills and an enthusiasm for celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.
• demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members, with a focus on healthy relationship building.
• collaborative problem-solving skills.
• task-oriented, flexible, collaborative approach to leadership with exceptional organizational skills.
• an appreciation of both the intellectual and the social-emotional needs of gifted children.
• excellent oral and written communication skills with a variety of audiences.
• a Pennsylvania teaching certificate or private academic certification (may be in process; we will help qualified candidates obtain certification).
• up-to-date (less than 1 year old) clearances prior to beginning work, including Federal Criminal History, PA State Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, Act 168, and any additional required clearances.

IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF YOU:

• have a background in gifted education or working with gifted children. 
• have a degree in Early Childhood Education. 
• bring an experience and a deep understanding of elementary-level independent school programs. 
• love the idea of leading  a Vexillology Club, judging a Pi Day Digit-off contest, or bringing your own lightsaber on May 4th sounds like your idea of the perfect day. 

The Grayson School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive community at our school. The Grayson School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, or other non-merit factors to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies, athletic and other school-administered programs, or employment practices. 

Do you thrive in a collaborative, creative environment? Do you enjoy learning something new every day? Are you inspired by the chance to become a member of an innovative educational community?

We are looking for individuals who excel at flexible and creative thinking; who see themselves as learners rather than lecturers; who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, committed, and eager to join a community that is passionate about supporting gifted children.

As a full-time building substitute teacher at The Grayson School, you will be expected to provide instruction for small classes of students in grades Pre-K to 10 while fostering an effective, engaged, student-centered learning environment. Opportunities for growth and professional development are significant as the school continues to expand.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Experience in education.
• A Pennsylvania teaching certificate or private academic certification.
• Up-to-date (less than 1-year-old) clearances prior to beginning work, including Federal Criminal History, PA State Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, Act 168, and any additional required clearances.
• Awareness of the social-emotional needs of gifted students.

IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF:

• • • You have experience working with gifted children.
    • You have a degree in education.
    • You have a secret talent, expertise, or superpower.

    The Grayson School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive community at our school. The Grayson School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, or other non-merit factors to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies, athletic and other school-administered programs, or employment practices.