Career Opportunities
Current Openings
4th/5th Grade Teacher - Full-Time
Harford Day School - an independent, co-ed, PreK-8 school located in Bel Air, Maryland (Harford County) - is seeking a teacher for a 5th Grade Homeroom position beginning in August, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching 4th grade science and 4th and 5th grade math classes. Job hours are 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. daily. Applicants must have a 4 year degree, preferably in Elementary Education or other related field. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to teach as a member of an academic team. Interest in coaching after-school sports and / or moderating extracurricular activities is a plus. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to Ashleigh Wilkes, Lower School Head, at awilkes@harfordday.org.
Harford Day School - an independent, co-ed, PreK-8 school located in Bel Air, Maryland (Harford County) - is seeking a teacher for a 5th Grade Homeroom position beginning in August, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching 4th grade science and 4th and 5th grade math classes. Job hours are 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. daily. Applicants must have a 4 year degree, preferably in Elementary Education or other related field. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to teach as a member of an academic team. Interest in coaching after-school sports and / or moderating extracurricular activities is a plus. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to Ashleigh Wilkes, Lower School Head, at awilkes@harfordday.org.
Part-Time Spanish Teacher - Pre-School-Grade 2
Harford Day School - an independent, co-ed, PreK 3 - 8th Grade school located in Bel Air, Maryland (Harford County) - is seeking an educator to teach Spanish classes to students in preschool through Grade 2 beginning in August, 2025. Prior experience teaching Spanish is preferred. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, possesses a love of working with young children, and is willing to teach as a member of a team. The position entails teaching approximately 12 teaching hours per week. Classes will be taught Monday-Friday, and the number of classes / hours will vary each day. Compensation is based on experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Ashleigh Wilkes, Lower School Head. Your dossier can be emailed to awilkes@harfordday.org.Full-Time Spanish Teacher - Grades 6-7
Harford Day School - an independent, co-ed, PreK 3 - 8th Grade school located in Bel Air, Maryland (Harford County) - is seeking an educator to teach Spanish classes to students in Grades 6 and 7 beginning in August, 2025. Prior experience teaching and proficiency in the Spanish language are required. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, possesses a love of working with middle school children, and is willing to teach as a member of a team. Job hours are 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. daily. Interest in coaching after-school sports and / or moderating extracurricular activities is a plus. Compensation is based on experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and list of references to Devin Wootton, Assistant Head of School. Your dossier can be emailed to dwootton@harfordday.org.Part-Time Physical Education Teacher - Grades 4-8
Harford Day School - an independent, co-ed, PreK 3 - 8th Grade school located in Bel Air, Maryland (Harford County) - is seeking an educator to teach Physical Education classes to students in Grades 4-8 beginning in August, 2025. Prior experience teaching health and physical education is required. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, possesses a love of working with intermediate and middle school aged children, and is willing to teach as a member of a team. The position entails teaching approximately 10 teaching hours per week. Classes will be taught Monday-Friday from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Compensation is based on experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and list of references to Devin Wootton, Assistant Head of School. Your dossier can be emailed to dwootton@harfordday.
Harford Day School - an independent, co-ed, PreK 3 - 8th Grade school located in Bel Air, Maryland (Harford County) - is seeking an educator to teach Physical Education classes to students in Grades 4-8 beginning in August, 2025. Prior experience teaching health and physical education is required. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, possesses a love of working with intermediate and middle school aged children, and is willing to teach as a member of a team. The position entails teaching approximately 10 teaching hours per week. Classes will be taught Monday-Friday from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Compensation is based on experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and list of references to Devin Wootton, Assistant Head of School. Your dossier can be emailed to dwootton@harfordday.
THE HARFORD DAY MISSION
At Harford Day School, learning is a joyful process rooted in respectful relationships, strong traditions, and an innovative program that fosters confidence, imagination, curiosity, and engagement with the world.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is an indispensable component of educational excellence. Harford Day School expects all community members to honor the dignity and worth in each of us through our words and deeds. We hold ourselves accountable to the consistent demonstration of respect, without regard to race, ethnicity, age, national origin, culture, religion, family structure, sexual identity, financial resources, or ability.
We aspire to make all in our community feel valued. Therefore,
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We commit to respecting human diversity, and diversity of ideas, thoughts, and perspectives.
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We commit to creating a culturally responsive curriculum that understands, accepts, and celebrates cultural diversity.
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We commit to continuously re-evaluating our curricula, decision-making, policies, and practices to ensure they are inclusive.
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We commit to further diversifying our student body, faculty, administration, and board to reflect that of our school community and the changing demographics of our country.
HARFORD DAY SCHOOL CORE VALUES
At Harford Day School, we value:
Empathy. We believe that understanding and respecting one another are essential to our shared future. We expect students to demonstrate this understanding and respect by using kind words and actions to interact with their peers and teachers
Perseverance. We believe that hard work and personal responsibility are necessary to progress in every realm of our lives. We expect students to demonstrate perseverance by working through conflict with resolution as the goal, by making the right choice when it's hard, and having the fortitude of character to forgive.
Integrity. We believe that speaking and acting with principle are the most powerful means through which we all may thrive. We expect students to demonstrate integrity by speaking and acting honestly, especially when it is hard; students are expected to own their mistakes and work towards restorative action.
Community. We believe that the connections among us provide wisdom and strength. We expect students to speak up when something is not right, to advocate for HDS’s mission and values with their peers, teachers, and families.
Growth. We believe that our ongoing growth as individuals fulfills an obligation to ourselves and to each other. We expect all students to make mistakes, and get into conflicts. We also expect them to partner with us as we support their growth and efforts to be the best they can be.
Harford Day is the only PK3 to Grade 8 independent school in Harford County accredited by AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland/DC Schools) and a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).
Non-discrimination Statement
Application to Harford Day School is open to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Harford Day School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial policies, financial aid programs, and other administered extra-curricular or administrative programs.
The Harford Day Mission
At Harford Day School, learning is a joyful process rooted in respectful relationships, strong traditions, and an innovative program that fosters confidence, imagination, curiosity, and engagement with the world.
Application to Harford Day School is open to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Harford Day School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial policies, financial aid programs, and other administered extra-curricular or administrative programs.
The Harford Day Mission
At Harford Day School, learning is a joyful process rooted in respectful relationships, strong traditions, and an innovative program that fosters confidence, imagination, curiosity, and engagement with the world.
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