Employment

Employment

Employment Opportunities

Poughkeepsie Day School employs a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic faculty, administration, and staff. Job openings are posted as they become available.

Full descriptions can be found below.

Poughkeepsie Day School (PDS) is a progressive, coeducational, PreK–Grade 8 school. PDS, an International Baccalaureate candidate, distinguishes itself from other Hudson Valley independent schools by a commitment to a highly differentiated and interdisciplinary curriculum that is catered to each and every student. The school is committed to building a diverse and equitable community, based on inclusivity, accountability, and mutual respect.

PDS strives to have its faculty, administration, and student body reflect the diversity of the society in which we live. PDS is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of our school’s mission and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Poughkeepsie Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Lower and Middle School Substitute Teachers

PDS is seeking teachers to be on our substitute list for the 2025-26 school year. You will be expected to communicate with other teachers, with specialists, and with other members of the staff and administration to promote the general well-being of each student and the Poughkeepsie Day School community. As a substitute teacher, you are expected to maintain a classroom environment that reflects and promotes the mission of Poughkeepsie Day School.
In your application, please indicate your experience and knowledge with regard to STEM and literacy instruction.

Specific requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree
  • Classroom experience
  • Collaborative skills
  • Ability to differentiate instruction.

 

How to Apply

To express interest in posted positions and future employment* at PDS, please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@poughkeepsieday.org

*Note: If you choose to submit an unsolicited resume in anticipation of a position becoming available, it will be kept on file for one year only.