Careers

About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, approximately 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. 

GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world. 

Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values.

Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.

Essential Functions

• Plan, schedule, assign, and supervise the activities of custodial staff. 
• Manage inspection protocols and individual performance evaluations to maximize quality and efficiency of all team members.
• Instructs all employees in the proper methods and use of materials and equipment for safe and efficient work performance.
• Review team’s time cards and monitor absences, reassigning work as necessary.
• Supervises and performs regular maintenance of equipment; makes repairs within abilities.
• Request and purchase supplies as needed, within budget guidelines.
• Responds to and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents to resolve, confine or prevent potentially injurious or hazardous conditions.
• Complete housekeeping duties in specified area(s) and as backup to absent colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• At least four years of experience in custodial services. Supervisory experience, including knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and supplies, is preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Knowledge of O.S.H.A. requirements and the ability to routinely follow those guidelines and requirements.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use a work order system.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing up to 100 pounds.

• Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, vibrations, temperature and noise extremes, disease, pathogenic substances and toxic/poisonous agents.

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Apply here: Custodial Manager 

About Girls Preparatory School

The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. 

GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential, fostering confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world. 

Faculty and staff support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.

Position Summary

The person in this role will lead a comprehensive alumnae and parent engagement strategy that deepens connection to GPS and builds understanding of the vital role philanthropy plays in advancing the school’s mission. The role oversees and activates key engagement channels including: the Parent Council, Alumnae Council, reunion committees, to drive meaningful participation, leadership, and philanthropic support. 

The role champions a culture of gratitude, belonging, and recognition, ensuring volunteers feel valued and inspired by their impact. In addition, the position supports fundraising efforts by identifying and qualifying leadership and major gift prospects, soliciting Impact Fund gifts, and securing individual and corporate sponsorships for event-based fundraising initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Development, the person in this role will:

Alumnae & Parent Engagement

• Lead a comprehensive parent and alumnae engagement strategy that strengthens connection to GPS and intentionally builds understanding of the role philanthropy plays in advancing the school's mission;
• Oversee and activate key engagement channels including the Parent Council, Alumnae Council, Reunion Committees, events, and communications to drive meaningful participation, leadership, and philanthropic support. 
• Oversee the logistical management of new family onboarding, educating parents on philanthropy, volunteerism, and the role they play in supporting GPS;
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Alumnae Council and Parent Council to the Development Office, ensuring the effective orchestration of event-based fundraising initiatives and championing participation in both community-building and philanthropic initiatives;
• Manage key alumnae and parent engagement functions, including the alumnae newsletter, past-parent newsletter, alumnae visits to campus, and systems for ensuring accurate and updated contact information;
• Plan and execute creative local and national alumnae programs and gatherings that inspire connection, mentorship, professional networking, and lifelong loyalty to GPS;
• Maintain purposeful communication with alumnae leaders to celebrate achievements, share updates, and strengthen the global Bruiser network.

Volunteer Pipeline & Leadership Development

• Partner with the Director of Development to implement a long-range vision for volunteer engagement, identifying and cultivating emerging alumnae and parent leaders for volunteer roles, philanthropic involvement, and opportunities that advance strategic priorities.

Fundraising 

• Identify and qualify potential leadership and major gifts prospects for possible addition to the major gifts pipeline;
• Solicit prospective donors for leadership Impact Fund gifts ($1,906+); and
• Solicit businesses and individuals for event-based fundraising sponsorships. 

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in development, volunteer management, alumnae/parent relations, or community engagement, ideally in an independent school;
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Google Drive, and Google Office Suite preferred;
• Proven success managing and motivating volunteers at multiple levels of engagement;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, relationship-centered approach;
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and follow-through;
• Ability to strategically connect day-to-day engagement work to long-term institutional goals; and
• Commitment to the mission, values, and culture of Girls Preparatory School.

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.

Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.

If you are interested in applying for a position in Food Services, please contact Tommy Morgan, Food Services Director, by email.

About Girls Preparatory School
Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. GPS has proudly graduated almost 6,000 young women since then. Currently, 120 faculty and staff serve 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and cocurricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.

Position Summary
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. The Housekeeper is responsible for an area and will be expected to clean to the frequency and standard set. Full-time and part-time work available. 
 
Reports to
Custodial Manager
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed.

 Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and method
• Working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend
• Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs to 50lbs)

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
 
All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.

Interested and qualified applicants, apply here: Housekeeper 

About Girls Preparatory School

The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. 

GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world. 

Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.

Teaching Position Summary

GPS seeks an instructor to teach English while a current English teacher is away on maternity leave (approximately August-November 2026). The ideal teacher for this opportunity will be enthusiastic about teaching literature, language, and writing to girls through a learner-centered lens. Our faculty strives to create personalized class environments that are responsive to girls’ academic and individual needs. Being a teacher at GPS means working in an inclusive team setting where shared ideas and constructive feedback are the fabric of our faculty culture. We seek a teacher whose practices are authentic, equitable, competency-based, and reflective of 21st-century learning best practices. 

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Division Head and the Humanities Department Chair, the person in this role will:

• Design and maintain a classroom environment that supports girls’ academic and personal growth;

• Follow the GPS curriculum, executing lessons as designed or adapting them to meet student needs in consultation with the department chair or grade level team;
• Establish effective rapport with students within a supportive and equitable classroom culture;
• Implement a variety of learner-centered pedagogical approaches to instruction and assessment;
• Evaluate and communicate student progress; 
• Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in differentiated instruction;
• Collaborate with learning support specialists in order to meet the needs of students with learning differences;
• Attend and participate in departmental and conference meetings, committing to professional development and the professional life of the faculty; and
• Use outstanding and varied written and verbal communication skills to partner with students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field required;
• Some teaching experience preferred; and
• Girls Preparatory School is committed to employing only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Click here to apply.

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.

About Girls Preparatory School

The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades six through 12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. 

GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world. 

Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.

Teaching Position Summary

Girls Preparatory School seeks an excellent educator who is excited to take a learner-centered approach to engaging, supporting, and challenging GPS students in music classes within our Visual & Performing Arts department. The ideal candidate will be able to teach strings skills on various instruments.

Our faculty strives to create personalized class environments that are responsive to girls’ academic and individual needs. Being a teacher at GPS means working in an inclusive team setting, where shared ideas and constructive feedback are the fabric of our faculty culture. We seek a teacher whose daily instructional plans and broader curricular design are authentic, equitable, competency-based, and reflective of 21st-century learning best practices. Through high engagement, interdisciplinary connections, and learning activities that build critical thinking and problem-solving in students, the teacher in this role will offer a vibrant and relational experience for GPS students.

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Division Heads and Department Chair, Performing Arts faculty are expected to:

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach middle school and/or high school orchestra/strings classes, providing age-appropriate instruction in string technique, musicianship, and ensemble performance;
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that support students with varying levels of experience;
• Foster a positive, inclusive rehearsal environment that encourages collaboration and artistic growth;
• Collaborate with the Director of Band and Director of Fine & Performing Arts to coordinate repertoire, concerts, and performances;
• Assess student progress through performances and playing assessments and provide constructive feedback;
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and administrators regarding expectations and performance opportunities;
• Maintain basic records related to attendance, grades, and performances;
• Oversee instrument care and coordinate with families regarding rentals and supplies; and
• Attend required concerts, key meetings, and designated school events. Participate in ETSBOA Junior Clinic auditions and clinics each fall semester.

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field (Master’s preferred);
• Experience teaching string/orchestra students at the middle school level or equivalent experience with young musicians;
• Strong proficiency on a string instrument and solid knowledge of string pedagogy;
• Experience preparing students for performances and concerts;
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
• Alignment with the mission and values of an independent school; and

• Girls Preparatory School is committed to employing only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Division Head(s), the person in this role will: 

Summary
Implements the daily instructional plans of the classroom.  Maintains a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management. Works effectively with the teachers to minimize any potential transition problems from teacher to substitute and substitute to teacher.  

• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knows school procedures and regulations. 
• Performs other related duties as directed by the division head(s)
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate work in subject matter and/or counseling.
• Teaching and administration experience in an independent school environment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.  

All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.

Interested and qualified applicants, apply here: Substitute Teacher

About Girls Preparatory School

The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades six through 12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. 

GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world. 

Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.

Teaching Position Summary

Girls Preparatory School seeks an excellent teacher who is excited to take a learner-centered approach to engaging, supporting, and challenging GPS students in English classes within our Humanities department. The ideal candidate will be skilled with literary analysis and writing instruction and possess enthusiasm for teaching a range of students in grades 9 and above.

Our faculty strives to create personalized class environments that are responsive to girls’ academic and individual needs. Being a teacher at GPS means working in an inclusive team setting, where shared ideas and constructive feedback are the fabric of our faculty culture. We seek a teacher whose daily instructional plans and broader curricular design are authentic, equitable, competency-based, and reflective of 21st-century learning best practices. Through high engagement, interdisciplinary connections, and learning activities that build critical thinking and problem-solving in students, the teacher in this role will offer a vibrant and relational experience for GPS students.

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Division Heads and the Humanities Department Chair, English faculty are expected to:

• Design and maintain a classroom environment that supports girls’ academic and personal growth;

• Plan, develop, and execute lessons that reflect the English curriculum and adapt to the needs of students as they progress;
• Establish effective rapport with students within a supportive and equitable classroom culture;
• Implement a variety of learner-centered pedagogical approaches to instruction and assessment;
• Evaluate and communicate student progress; 
• Differentiate instruction to support varied learners;
• Collaborate with learning support specialists in order to meet the needs of students with learning differences;
• Serve as an advisor to a group of 10–12 students;
• Contribute to school life by sponsoring a club, offering an after-school activity, coaching, or some other method based on faculty interest; 
• Attend and participate in departmental and conference meetings, committing to professional development and the professional life of the faculty; and
• Use outstanding and varied written and verbal communication skills to partner with students, families, and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, education, or related field required;
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred;
• Two to five years of English teaching experience at the secondary and/or post secondary level preferred; and
• Girls Preparatory School is committed to employing only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.

Click here to apply.

About Girls Preparatory School

The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades six through 12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. 

GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world. 

Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.

Teaching Position Summary

Girls Preparatory School seeks an excellent teacher who is excited to take a learner-centered approach to engaging, supporting, and challenging GPS students in Spanish classes within our Humanities department. The ideal candidate will be able to teach beginning level Spanish through advanced courses.

Our faculty strives to create personalized class environments that are responsive to girls’ academic and individual needs. Being a teacher at GPS means working in an inclusive team setting, where shared ideas and constructive feedback are the fabric of our faculty culture. We seek a teacher whose daily instructional plans and broader curricular design are authentic, equitable, competency-based, and reflective of 21st-century learning best practices. Through high engagement, interdisciplinary connections, and learning activities that build critical thinking and problem-solving in students, the teacher in this role will offer a vibrant and relational experience for GPS students.

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Division Heads, World Languages faculty are expected to:

• Design and maintain a classroom environment that supports girls’ academic and personal growth;

• Plan, develop, and execute lessons that reflect the World Languages curriculum and adapt to the needs of students as they progress;
• Establish effective rapport with students within a supportive and equitable classroom culture;
• Implement a variety of learner-centered pedagogical approaches to instruction and assessment;
• Evaluate and communicate student progress; 
• Differentiate instruction to support varied learners;
• Collaborate with learning support specialists in order to meet the needs of students with learning differences;
• Serve as an advisor to a group of 10–12 students;
• Contribute to school life by sponsoring a club, offering an after-school activity, coaching, or some other method based on faculty interest; 
• Attend and participate in departmental and conference meetings, committing to professional development and the professional life of the faculty; and
• Use outstanding and varied written and verbal communication skills to partner with students, families, and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, education, or related field required;
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred;
• Two to five years of world language teaching experience preferred; and
• Girls Preparatory School is committed to employing only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

 All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.

 Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.