The Ellis School

The Ellis School is a girls' day school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 400 students from pre-K through high school. The school has no religious affiliation and is organized around a clear mission: to educate girls and young women to become bold, authentic, intellectually vibrant changemakers. This focus shapes the curriculum, classroom culture, and the kind of educator the school seeks to hire.

Teaching here happens in a single-gender environment where girls lead classroom discussion and intellectual growth drives the work. Faculty teach core subjects—English, math, sciences, humanities—and the Spanish language program runs across all grade levels, building cultural literacy alongside academic skill. Unlike boarding schools, the day model means teachers focus on classroom instruction and mentoring during school hours, without residential life responsibilities. That rhythm allows deeper collaboration among colleagues and clearer boundaries between school and personal time.

The day-school structure appeals to educators who want meaningful involvement without overnight dorm duties. Pittsburgh offers urban cultural assets—museums, theaters, universities—that enrich field trips and learning outside the classroom. Faculty work in a tight professional community where you know every student and colleague well.

The Ellis School hires across teaching roles, academic departments, and leadership positions. Recent openings include roles like Director of Culture & Community Life, which shape school belonging and student support. The school seeks educators who combine instructional skill with relational presence in a community centered on girls' education. If you teach or lead and are drawn to single-gender education, a day-school rhythm, and Pittsburgh's resources, the school is worth your attention.