George School

George School is a Quaker boarding and day school in Newtown, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 350 to 450 high school students. The school grounds its mission in Quaker principles: openness, service, and stewardship alongside rigorous academics. Faculty here operate within a philosophical framework that treats learning as both intrinsically valuable and a tool for contributing to the wider world.

The Quaker tradition shapes pedagogy in distinctive ways. Rather than lecture-centered classrooms, the school emphasizes dialogue, critical thinking, and student agency. Teachers facilitate inquiry across disciplines—English, mathematics, sciences, languages, and humanities—while many also participate in residential life by living on campus. This dual role enables sustained relationships with students beyond the classroom and deepens community participation in the Philadelphia suburbs.

The curriculum reflects global engagement. The school offers Mandarin Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish alongside its core academic program, signaling a commitment to multilingual capability. Language educators, STEM instructors, and humanities teachers all find room to shape how students encounter the world. This breadth creates teaching opportunities across multiple disciplines.

Compensation for faculty typically includes base salary aligned with independent school standards, housing options for residential faculty, meals during the school year, and retirement benefits. For those living on campus, housing alone represents significant effective value in the suburban Pennsylvania market.

The school hires teaching faculty, residential advisors, and support staff year-round. It seeks educators who value both individual student growth and collective responsibility. For teachers drawn to Quaker values—contemplation paired with action, equality in dialogue, and ethical engagement—this institution offers a distinctive home.