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Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

 

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  • Full-Time Lower School Teacher

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    York Country Day School seeks an experienced and innovative full-time elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching elementary-aged children, knowledgeable of childhood cognitive developmental needs and appropriate practices, well-versed in child-centered learning, and capable of creating an environment that fosters a love of learning. The individual selected will be expected to motivate, assess, engage, and develop student learning while managing the routine daily activities of Lower School students.  

    The YCDS faculty is innovative and collaborative, and we seek candidates to complement the strengths of our program and add their own expertise and background to provide additional breadth to the core curriculum.

  • Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    York Country Day School seeks a Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for the 25-26 school year.

    The Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at York Country Day School is responsible for planning and directing the conditioning, training, and performance of our student athletes, for our basketball program. This position reports to the Director of Athletics. This head coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of York Country Day School and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for our Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at York Country Day School. 

  • Head of School

  • Long Term Substitute - Lower School

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    York Country Day School seeks a dynamic and dedicated Lower School teacher to join the faculty as a long-term substitute during a portion of the 2024-2025 school year.

    The long-term substitute teacher will teach second grade beginning two weeks before the start of the associated teacher’s leave. The approximate start date will be in April 2025. Exact start and end dates will be determined closer to the service window.  

    The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching young children, knowledgeable of childhood cognitive developmental needs and appropriate practices, well-versed in child-centered learning, and capable of creating an environment that fosters a love of learning. The individual selected will be expected to motivate, assess, engage, and develop student learning while managing the routine daily activities of second-grade students.


  • Middle & Upper School Science Teacher

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    York Country Day School seeks a dynamic and dedicated Science teacher to join the faculty full-time starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

    Beginning upon hire, the teacher will teach courses in Science for assigned grades in the Middle & Upper School divisions. The primary area of academic focus will be Biology. The ideal candidate will connect well with students in each age group. Interested candidates should have expertise in 21st century learning within the classroom and knowledge with meaningful learning experiences for students. The teacher will be called upon to advise students and sponsor a club as well. All teachers are expected to be involved in the life of the school and participate in school events.

  • Part-Time Childcare Staff Member

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    The York Country Day School After School Program is seeking a dedicated and responsible part time childcare staff member to join our team in providing high-quality care for children. The ideal candidate will help create a safe, welcoming, and educational environment, provide supervision of students, supporting activities, and promoting positive social and emotional growth. If you are passionate about working with children and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply. 

  • Substitute School Nurse

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    York Country Day School is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to be available on an as needed basis.

  • Summer Program Counselor (Preschool-Grade 6)

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    Summer Programs Counselor positions available at York Country Day School June 2, 2025- August 8, 2025. It will be a flexible work schedule of no more than 29 hours per week between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a beginning hourly rate of $12. Responsibilities include assisting the program director and summer program supervisors with summer instruction for students in grades preschool through grade 6. Patience, reliability, flexibility, enthusiasm and experience working with elementary-age children are a must. High School diploma, at least 18 years old, and experience working with elementary-age children is required.

  • Summer Programs Counselor Supervisor (Preschool-Grade 6)

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    Summer Program Counselor Supervisor position available at York Country Day School June 2, 2025- August 8, 2025. It will be a flexible work schedule of no more than 29 hours per week between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm Monday through Friday, with an hourly starting rate of $18.

    Responsibilities include assisting the Summer Program Director with summer programming and instruction for students in preschool through grade 6. The applicant should have a passion for STEAM lesson planning.

    Patience, reliability, flexibility, enthusiasm and experience working with elementary-age children are a must. High School diploma, minimum age of 18, and experience working with elementary-age children is required.
  • Substitute Teacher

    Founded in 1953, York Country Day School is a progressive, independent, college preparatory school in York, PA serving students in pre-K through twelfth grade. York Country Day School inspires and nurtures the innovative and creative spirit of students as they pursue their intellectual promise, as well as social and civic passions. Students at York Country Day School are known and valued as integral members of an engaging community. YCDS is an affiliate of York College of PA and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

    York Country Day School is seeking substitute teachers for Preschool through Grade 12. 

    Please click the link to apply.