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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 hiring! Please expand the following sections to see each job description.

Upper School Humanities Teacher
Greenleaf Friends Academy is seeking an Upper School Humanities 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. Any candidate must be open to teaching according to an integrated approach to the humanities – history, literature, theology, art, music, philosophy, etc. – and must show a desire to be part of our school community. A bachelor’s degree in history, literature, philosophy, theology, or a related field is preferred, and a graduate degree is highly valued. State certification is preferred but not required.
Greenleaf Friends Academy is seeking Grammar School teachers to join our growing 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. Our Grammar School teachers partner with families to cultivate virtue in the lives of their students as they pursue excellence in all that they do. The ideal candidate will have classroom experience, especially in a classical Christian school, and will possess a teachable heart with a love for Christian community. A bachelor’s degree and a state teaching certification are preferred but not required.
Greenleaf Friends Academy is seeking an Upper School House Governor to lead our growing House Program. 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 leadership and instruction. The ideal candidate would have a gift for building community and would be familiar with a social dance/cotillion model and able to call a dance for teenagers. They would also be able to teach Upper School classes approximately half-time and must show a desire to be part of our school community. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and a graduate degree is highly valued. State certification is preferred but not required.
Greenleaf Friends Academy is seeking a Physical Education Teacher to join our Grammar School 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 instruction. Any candidate must show a desire to be part of our school community and a love for physical activity, play, and the cultivation of self-control and discipline. This is a part-time position and state certification is not required.