Career opportunities

Peconic Community School welcomes hands-on, compassionate educators dedicated to learner-centered education. 

We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions:

  • Full Time Program Director: This individual will plan, budget, hire for and lead all of PCS’s ancillary programming, including after school, weekend, school-break and summer programs. Requirements include: 

    • Previous experience leading programming for children required.  

    • Experience with and a commitment to a progressive, project-based, place-based educational model 

    • Administrative experience, attention to detail, management of employees. 

    • Previous teaching experience preferred, not required. 

  • Full Time Office Manager: The PCS Office Manager is a central role within the school community, overseeing drop-off and pick-up each day, bussing, tuition billing, assisting with administrative HR, enrollment and finance needs,  placing orders, welcoming visitors, taking calls, accepting packages, and overseeing inventory and organization of supplies. Requirements for the role include:

    • A positive, warm and welcoming demeanor as often the first and last point of contact for visitors

    • An independent, self-motivated and organized individual who is able to effectively multi-task 

    • Previous office and administrative experience, including strong technology skills

    • A belief in and passion for education, children, teachers and the school mission

  • Part Time Spanish Facilitator: Plan and lead creative, engaging Spanish lessons for early childhood through 8th grade students. Previous experience teaching Spanish to children required. 

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience, and letters of reference to Co-Executive Director Kathryn Casey Quigley at: kathryn@peconiccommuntyschool.org.

  • Lead Counselors, Assistant Counselors and Counselor Aides for Peconic Community Summer: Facilitate project-based inquires, art activities and outdoor explorations at our 6 week Summer Program for Children ages 3 through Grade 6. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals pursuing education degrees or those seeking valuable experience in progressive education. Students welcome!

    Schedule:

    • Full-time and part-time positions available

    • Must be available for the entire six-week program: July 1 - August 9

    • Training and cleanup days at the beginning and end of the program

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to Summer Director, Catherine Connelly, at: summer@peconiccommuntyschool.org.

Peconic Community School does not discriminate in its hiring practices on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification, socio-economic status or physical or mental ability.Peconic Community School is committed to diversifying the school community, including the board of trustees, the teachers and staff, and the students through targeted recruitment and non-discriminatory practices.