Employment
GFA Employment Opportunities
Greenleaf Friends Academy is a private Christian school serving students in preschool through twelfth grade. Founded in 1908, the Academy is dedicated to the task of providing distinctly Christian education for its students. The Christian worldview controls all areas of the school. Sponsored by the Friends Church, GFA is accredited by the State of Idaho through AdvancEd and is a member of Idaho High School Activities Association.
Non-Discrimination Policy
GFA is an equal opportunity employer inasmuch as an applicant’s personal expression and/or religious belief is not at odds with the mission and/or vision of GFA. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or gender.
Additionally, GFA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
If you are interested and have more questions, please call the school office at 208-459-6346.
***Employment at Greenleaf Friends Academy is contingent upon the results of an independent background check.***
We are not hiring anyone at present but please check back
We are hiring! Please expand the following sections to see each job description.
High School Cross Country - Head Coach
Greenleaf Friends Academy is seeking a passionate and skilled High School Cross Country Coach to lead and inspire our student-athletes in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in coaching cross-country, a heart for mentoring young athletes, and a deep commitment to the values of our classical Christian education program.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach the high school cross-country team during practices and competitions.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, discipline, and excellence.
- Encourage the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of student-athletes.
- Collaborate with other coaches and staff to develop a holistic athletic program.
- Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with students, parents, and faculty.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of cross-country and coaching strategies.
- Previous experience in coaching cross-country, ideally at the high school level or above.
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the mission of Greenleaf Friends Academy.
- Strong communication skills
High School Volleyball - Assistant Coach
Greenleaf Friends Academy is seeking a passionate and skilled High School Volleyball Assistant Coach to lead and inspire our student-athletes in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in coaching volleyball, a heart for mentoring young athletes, and a deep commitment to the values of our classical Christian education program.
Responsibilities
- Assist coaching the high school volleyball team during practices and competitions.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, discipline, and excellence.
- Encourage the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of student-athletes.
- Collaborate with other coaches and staff to develop a holistic athletic program.
- Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with students, parents, and faculty.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of volleyball and coaching strategies.
- Previous experience in coaching volleyball, ideally at the high school level or above.
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the mission of Greenleaf Friends Academy.
- Strong communication skills
High School Girls Basketball - Assistant Coach
Greenleaf Friends Academy is seeking a passionate and skilled High School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach to lead and inspire our student-athletes in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in coaching basketball, a heart for mentoring young athletes, and a deep commitment to the values of our classical Christian education program.
Responsibilities
- Assist coaching the high school girls’ basketball team during practices and competitions.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, discipline, and excellence.
- Encourage the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of student-athletes.
- Collaborate with other coaches and staff to develop a holistic athletic program.
- Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with students, parents, and faculty.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of basketball and coaching strategies.
- Previous experience in coaching basketball, ideally at the high school level or above.
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the mission of Greenleaf Friends Academy.
- Strong communication skills
Middle School Track Coach
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach the middle school track team during practices and competitions.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, discipline, and excellence.
- Encourage the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of student-athletes.
- Collaborate with other coaches and staff to develop a holistic athletic program.
- Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with students, parents, and faculty.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of track events and coaching strategies.
- Previous experience in coaching track, ideally at the middle school level or above.
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the mission of Greenleaf Friends Academy.
- Strong communication skills
Bible and Theology Teacher
Greenleaf Friends Academy is seeking a Bible and Theology Teacher to join our faculty team. The ideal candidate will have a vibrant and observable faith in the Lord Jesus, a passion for discipling students, a demonstrable love of learning, the ability to inspire students to pursue excellence, and a willingness to learn more about classical Christian education and implement classical methodologies into their own classroom instruction.
The Bible and Theology teacher serves as the primary teacher of the Bible at GFA, teaching a survey of courses on the Bible as well as our senior theology course. A bachelor’s degree in theology, biblical studies, or a related field is required.
Special consideration will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in theology and/or divinity. The ideal candidate would also have a background in pastoral ministry or experience and comfort leading and organizing school chapel services. State certification is not required.
Upper School Humanities Teacher
Grammar School Teaching Position
Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach the middle school girls basketball team during practices and competitions.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, discipline, and excellence.
- Encourage the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of student-athletes.
- Collaborate with other coaches and staff to develop a holistic athletic program.
- Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with students, parents, and faculty.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of basketball and coaching strategies.
- Previous experience in coaching basketball, ideally at the middle school level or above.
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the mission of the academy.
- Strong communication skills
Employment at Greenleaf Friends Academy is contingent upon the results of an independent background check.