Careers

Join the SJCS family as a key part of our mission. Our students deserve faculty and staff who invest in their futures and are passionate about our parish school, classical education, and the integration of study and prayer.

Explore our openings and apply today to help us point students towards the Light of Christ and the wisdom of the ages.

Open Positions

Teacher

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Full-time teaching responsibilities.
Addresses and resolves student concerns, communicates with parents as needed.
Attends or leads daily prayer; attends, records attendance, and supports student behavior during weekly Liturgy.
Assists with supervising, supporting or coordinating common arts instruction.
Participates in and chaperones field trips and special programming.
Takes an active role in school events such as annual picnic, open houses, back to school night, concerts, art shows, track and field days, and more.

As a key member of our parish school you will...

Promote and cultivate St. John Chrysostom School’s mission, vision, and purpose.
Proficiently articulate an Orthodox Christian worldview to students and parents.
Possess and exhibit a deep commitment to, and passion for, classical Christian education.
Foster an orderly, joyful, and authentic atmosphere in the classroom.
Support students in conflict resolution; uphold SJCS polices and code of conduct, including rules for behavior and the discipline policy for students in the classroom.
Prepare lessons, units, projects, and assessments to meet learning objectives in conjunction with the selected curriculum.
Maintain attendance and academic records; communicate regularly with parents, including two parent teacher conferences per year.
Work with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention.
Ensure active student participation in SJCS weekly schedule of academic, spiritual, and common arts activities.
Demonstrates flexibility and work with the Head of School to cover other duties and needs as requested.

Qualifications & Additional Expectations

Chrismated Orthodox Christian, in good standing with the Church.
Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science.
Masters in relevant content area or education-related field preferred, though not required.
Classical education degree, certificate, or training a plus, though not required.
Preferred minimum of 1-3 years teaching experience in classical or private schools.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Consistently demonstrates the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.
Proficient (or willingness to be trained) with word processing, email, and other education-related software, including school management software.
Regularly participates in the services of the Church.
Attends to Holy Scripture and cherishes the lives of the Saints.
Reads good books and seeks to cultivate good taste in music, art, poetry, and literature.
Passionate about helping students cultivate good academic habits.

Benefits

Healthcare stipend
Paid school holidays
Paid sick time
Professional development
Other benefits negotiable

Location: York, Pennsylvania

Schedule: Full Time (contracted one year July-June)

Reports To: Head of School

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000