Portledge School

Portledge School is an independent day school in Locust Valley, New York, enrolling between 500 and 700 students across pre-nursery through twelfth grade. The school runs a Reggio Emilia program in Early Childhood, then moves to a college-preparatory curriculum for Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. Located on Long Island, Portledge draws families from diverse backgrounds with no religious affiliation, building community around shared academic values rather than doctrine.

Day school teaching differs from boarding school life in one crucial way: you leave campus at day's end. You teach classes, coach sports, and advise students—real involvement in their growth—but you return home to your own household. For educators with families, creative pursuits, or a preference for standard work hours, that boundary matters. You still build strong relationships with students and colleagues without residential obligations consuming your evenings and weekends.

Portledge emphasizes critical thinking and moral courage as academic anchors. Language instruction in Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish runs through the curriculum, reflecting both student diversity and college admissions expectations. The school's financial position is solid: net assets exceed $21 million and annual revenue tops $26 million, signaling sustained investment in faculty compensation and professional development. This stability translates to competitive salaries, health insurance, retirement contributions, and meaningful professional development funding.

Currently, Portledge School hires across all divisions: Early Childhood educators, Elementary teachers, Middle School instructors, and High School subject specialists, plus counselors and athletic coaches. Faculty roles vary by division, but all involve direct student contact and some coaching or advisory responsibilities. The hiring calendar peaks before each academic year, with some mid-year openings as needs arise.