The Harley School

The Harley School is a day school in Rochester, New York, serving roughly 350 to 450 students from pre-K through grade 12. Without religious affiliation, the school builds its identity on a secular foundation: empathy, academic challenge, and inclusive community. That clarity shapes hiring and day-to-day teaching alike.

The school's core values—joy in learning, diverse community, academic excellence, wellness, and sustainability—are not decorative. They filter into curriculum design, hiring decisions, and how faculty spend their time. Teachers here work with French and Spanish language programs woven into the school's structure. Class sizes and resources reflect strong financial footing. That stability means professional development funds, modern materials, and the breathing room to experiment with lessons.

What distinguishes a day school is lifestyle. Unlike boarding school faculty, teachers at Harley maintain separate home and work lives. You design and deliver excellent lessons during the school day, then step outside the institution's intensity. For many educators, that boundary—combined with a diverse student body and mission-driven culture—is the appeal.

Harley hires across elementary, middle, and upper school divisions: core academics, world languages, special education, and support staff. Administrative and advancement roles open periodically. Because enrollment is stable and the school's net assets are substantial, openings tend to reflect growth or planned departures rather than financial contraction.

Candidates who thrive here value both rigor and care. You'll work alongside educators committed to empathy without sacrificing academic standards. The Rochester location offers an affordable alternative to pricier urban independent school markets, and a day school structure lets you build a life beyond campus.