Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Posted: 03-Feb-26
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Division: Upper School
Position Status: Full-time Exempt Supervisor: Traci Osterhagen Brock
Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and LCDS Employment Application with references to Brenda Tarvin at tarvinb@lancastercountryday.org.
Founded in 1908, Lancaster Country Day School is an independent school that uniquely houses preschool through 12th grade under one roof. This physical proximity, combined with our small class sizes and dedicated staff, creates deep connections and meaningful relationships among our students and strong ties between our students and their teachers.
Position Summary: Lancaster Country Day School (LCDS) teaching fellows are enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania’s Independent School Teacher Residency (ISTR) Program, part of UPenn’s Graduate School of Education, in which they work toward a master’s degree in Education. Teaching fellows teach in an academic department and fully participate in the co-curricular life of the school through coaching, club sponsorship, and student life activities. LCDS pays approximately 80% of a Fellow’s graduate school tuition and fees and provides a salary and housing for all Fellows. Fellows are paired with a Mentor and work closely with the Co-Directors of the ISTR program.
We are now accepting applications for our two-year Teaching Fellowship to join our Mathematics Department for 2026-27. Candidates must be able to teach a range of courses, which might include Algebra 2, Precalculus, Personal Finance, Statistics, or higher-level mathematics, depending on areas of expertise.
The goal of this two-year program is to identify aspiring early-career educators (typically recent college graduates) interested in independent schools. Over two years, LCDS provides Fellows with the training, skills, and experience needed to succeed as educators, along with extensive mentoring and support.
Responsibilities:
- Teach two sections (or possibly three sections, the second half) of the first year and three to four sections during the second year (typically two preparations)
- Provide supervisory duty during each rotation (one to two duties per rotation of study hall or office hours)
- Coach or provide support for two significant co-curricular programs per year
- Advise a group of six to eight students during the second year
- Chaperone a special event (dance, service activity, academic competition) outside of school hours at least once per term
- Successfully complete all requirements from the Penn Independent School Teacher Residency program
- Other duties as assigned
Full-Time LCDS Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Relocation, Educational Assistance, Professional Development, Tuition Remission, Fitness Center Use, Lunch Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance
Lancaster Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements:
- BS in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated interest in teaching and/or working with young people.
- A significant co-curricular commitment or interest (e.g., athletics, debate, or community service)
- Strong skills in organization, time management, and written and oral communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A passion for their discipline
- Desire to be part of building the larger school culture and community, particularly with regard to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts.