Employment
Working at GFA
Greens Farms Academy (GFA) is coeducational, PreK-12, independent day school built around a diverse, collegial, and inspiring faculty and staff. For all positions, we look for candidates who are passionate about working with young people, enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, are flexible and creative, value lifelong learning, will fully engage in the life of the school, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
The GFA Upper School Faculty Experience
The GFA Middle School Faculty Experience
The GFA Lower School Faculty Experience
Current Employment Opportunities
- Lower School Associate Teacher
- Middle School Science Teacher
- Middle & Upper School Choral Teacher
- Middle School Math Teacher
- Upper School History & Global Studies Teacher
Lower School Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher 2025-2026
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK-12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnerships with faculty (8:1 student to teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
Location
GFA is a suburban school close to major transportation and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro North train station. The campus sits on the Long Island Sound, a half hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train. Please visit GFA’s employment page for more information.
The Position
GFA is seeking Lower School Associate Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The Associate Teacher program provides aspiring teachers with training and experience in PreKindergarten through Fourth Grade classrooms under the guidance of a lead teacher. Associate Teachers are immersed in the daily life of the classroom through observation, supervised teaching, and small group work. Typically, Associate Teachers spend two years gaining the experience necessary to move on to their own classrooms, and many pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from a nearby college or university while at Greens Farms. Associate Teachers receive a competitive salary with full benefits; they can also apply for funding for graduate school coursework and subsidized housing on campus. When available, there may be opportunities for Associate Teachers to receive additional compensation by leading after-school clubs in the Lower School and/or coaching athletic teams in the Middle and Upper Schools.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, some experience in, and a passion for working with young children. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to equity, inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Application
At GFA we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive school, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates can submit their application using a Gmail account by filling out this form. The cover letter should be addressed to Kate Kralik, Assistant Head of Lower School
Middle School Science Teacher
Middle School Science Teacher
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK-12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnerships with faculty (8:1 student-to-teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values—passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence—so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
The Position
Greens Farms Academy seeks a middle school science teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will have relevant teaching experience, a science degree, a student-centered approach, and a passion for working with middle school students. This teacher will join a collegial middle school faculty who put children at the center of everything they do and who are committed to knowing and loving every child. The division’s motto is “Dare to Be Different. Dare to be Yourself,” and every faculty member strives to support students in their social and emotional learning.
For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Responsibilities
- Teaching: Four sections of earth science
- Advising: Advise a group of ten to twelve students
- Extracurricular Duties: Faculty members chaperone trips and events and sometimes take on responsibility for advising clubs, community service activities, and other programs that enhance the educational experience of the students.
Location
Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre waterfront campus located in Westport, CT. GFA is a suburban school close to many transportation options and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
Application
At GFA we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive school, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume through this application form (you will need a Gmail account to upload your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file). Please address the cover letter to Sue Teyan, Associate Head of School.
Middle & Upper School Choral Teacher
Middle & Upper School Choral Teacher
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK-12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnerships with faculty (8:1 student-to-teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
The Position
GFA seeks a full-time Middle and Upper School Choral Teacher to begin in September of 2025. As a faculty member in the Performing Arts Department, the teacher will be responsible for taking the lead on the middle and upper school choral program, engendering student interest in and passion for music and the performing arts. They will conduct the middle and upper school choirs, serve as music director for the upper school musical, and oversee the upper school acapella groups. The position may include teaching music theory and electronic music classes in the upper school. The choral teacher will work closely with faculty and administrators to provide high-quality performing arts events in the school’s 18,000-square-f00t state-of-the-art Janet Hartwell Performing Arts Center.
The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of choral techniques and skills, relevant teaching experience, a student-centered approach, and a passion for working with students. As with any independent school, GFA faculty are expected to chaperone class trips, perform typical day-to-day duties such as lunch, and engage fully in all school events that develop the student. This position is expected to work extended evening and/or weekend hours to encompass the various performing arts productions and concerts.
For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Responsibilities
- Teach middle and upper school choir classes and ensembles, and upper school music classes
- Music Director for the upper school musical
- Oversee the upper school acapella groups
- Advise a group of students
- Extracurricular Duties: Faculty members chaperone trips and events and sometimes take on responsibility for advising clubs, community service activities, and other programs that enhance the educational experience of the students.
Location
Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre waterfront campus located in Westport, CT. GFA is a suburban school close to many transportation options and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
Application
At GFA we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive school, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume through this application form (you will need a Gmail account to upload your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file). Please address the cover letter to Sue Teyan, Associate Head of School.
Middle School Math Teacher
Middle School Math Teacher
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnerships with faculty (8:1 student-to-teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
The Position
Greens Farms Academy seeks a Middle School Math teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will have a degree in math or a related field and a passion for working with middle school students. This teacher will join a collegial Middle School faculty who put children at the center of everything they do and who are committed to knowing and loving every child. The division’s motto is “Dare to Be Different. Dare to be Yourself,” and every faculty member strives to support students in their social and emotional learning.
For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Responsibilities
- Teaching: Three sections of fifth-grade math
- Advising: Advise a group of eight to ten sixth-grade students
- Extracurricular Duties: Faculty members chaperone trips and events and sometimes take on responsibility for advising clubs, community service activities, athletic coaching, and other programs that enhance the experience of the students.
Location
Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre waterfront campus located in Westport, CT. GFA is a suburban school close to many transportation options and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
Application
At GFA we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive school, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume through this application form (you will need a Gmail account to upload your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file). Please address the cover letter to Sue Teyan, Associate Head of School.
Upper School History & Global Studies Teacher
Upper School History & Global Studies Teacher
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnerships with faculty (8:1 student-to-teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
The Position
Greens Farms Academy seeks an Upper School History & Global Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This teacher will join an innovative and collaborative 5th-12th department committed to holding inquiry as key to developing a lifelong passion for history and central to a student’s well-being as they pursue lives of purpose. Through scaffolded and later independent inquiry, drawing inspiration from both foundational and elective history courses, our students learn to ask unique questions, interrogate texts and contexts, and to read, write, and think like historians.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of teaching experience in United States or World History, an advanced degree in History or a related field, a student-centered approach, experience and an interest in research inquiry, and a passion for working with upper school students. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to equity, inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Responsibilities
- Teaching: A full-time load is four classes, which may include advising a cohort of scholars on yearlong independent research projects.
- Advising: Each faculty member is an advisor to seven to eight students, serving as the communications link among the student, faculty, and family. Advisors meet regularly with advisees to discuss their academic progress, extracurricular activities, and any other concerns that arise during the year.
- Extracurricular Duties: Department members sometimes take on responsibility for advising clubs (experience in Model UN, Model Congress, or debate a plus), school publications, community service activities, and other programs that enhance the educational experience of the students.
- Coaching: Faculty are not required to coach in the after-school athletic program; the ability to coach would be an asset, and coaching is strongly encouraged.
Location
Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre waterfront campus located in Westport, CT. GFA is a suburban school close to many transportation options and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
Application
At GFA, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive school, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume through this application form (you will need a Gmail account to upload your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file). Please address the cover letter to Sue Teyan, Associate Head of School.
Thoughts on the Job of a Lifetime
Inquire About Open Positions
If you would like to be considered for future positions at GFA, please email your resume and cover letter to:
For Faculty Positions:
Sue Teyan, Associate Head of School at steyan@gfacademy.org
For Staff Positions:
Jennifer Campbell, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer at jcampbell@gfacademy.org
For Athletic Department Positions:
Eric Lee, Director of Athletics at elee@gfacademy.org
GFA is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms, and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of each and every member is respected and valued.
Commitment to DEI
GFA’s commitment to building and nurturing an inclusive community is core to our mission. We believe:
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a diverse faculty, staff, and student body benefits and enriches all members of our community and is critical to meeting our educational aim of preparing students for their futures;
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our curriculum and co-curricular program must teach our students global competency and to espouse the habits, skills, and attitudes necessary to live and thrive in a multicultural and interconnected world;
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our community must be a place where all voices are heard, respected, and valued.
Hiring Process
Once your application has been submitted, our search committee will review it and contact qualified candidates for a preliminary interview. Finalists are generally invited for a full-day, on-campus interview. Candidates are interviewed by faculty, staff, and administrators. Each teaching candidate delivers a sample lesson. This process provides a sense of a typical day at GFA and is structured to help both the candidate and the school.
Commuting to GFA
The campus sits on the Long Island Sound, a half hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train on the Metro North Harlem Line. We are a suburban school close to major transportation and a quick five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro North train station.
Our faculty live in and commute to GFA from a number of cities and towns, including New York City (Manhattan, Bronx), New Rochelle, Port Chester, Rye, Stamford, Bridgeport, Milford, Trumbull, Stratford, Fairfield, and Norwalk.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, in addition to some of the most competitive salaries in the region. Benefits available to full-time employees include:
- Medical/dental/vision plans
- Retirement plan and school matching program
- Group life insurance with AD&D coverage
- Supplemental employee-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Medical/dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Financial support for advanced degrees and other approved classes or workshops
- Free use of school's state-of-the-art athletics center
- Free lunch on campus
Professional Development
GFA faculty members distinguish themselves as lifelong learners and innovators. One of the School’s top priorities is ensuring that our professionals have what they need to continue their professional growth. To support that growth, the School offers full-time faculty members funding for:
- Conferences and workshops
- Advanced degrees
- Other coursework
- Curriculum development
There is also a thriving culture of internal professional development, with teachers regularly visiting one another’s classrooms and the School sponsoring speakers to come to campus to work with groups of faculty members.
GFA also supports and encourages faculty to present at regional and national conferences, representing the school as thought leaders in their fields. Recently, faculty have presented at conferences including:
- NAIS People of Color Conference
- NAIS Annual Conference
- Carney Sandoe Diversity Hiring Forum
- NYSAIS Job Fair to Promote Diversity
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) National Conference
- National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference
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Making your classes great stems from your passion.
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One of my main focuses has been to teach not only the target language, but also the culture behind it.
