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Careers at Wilmington Friends School

Thank you for considering employment at Wilmington Friends School! While we are a Quaker independent school, the majority of our employees are non-Quaker and many have had no prior experience in Quaker schools. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our community. For general consideration, please submit your resume to info@wilmingtonfriends.org .

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Benefits of employment
(Based on eligibility)
Health & Wellness
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Counseling and Assistance through Healthcare Advocate 
  • Free access to onsite gyms, exercise equipment, and libraries
Financial Security
  • 403 (b) Retirement Benefit with 7.5% employer contribution
  • TIAA-CREF consultants available
  • 50% Tuition Remission for children of full-time faculty and staff with ability to provide for additional tuition assistance
  • 75% discount for After School Program 
  • 75% discount for Summer Camp (while performing school-related duties)
  • Discounts on entertainment and travel through Working Advantage
  • Purchasing-card for school expenses 
Working Environment & Personal growth
  • Apple laptops for faculty and staff
  • All classrooms equipped with SmartBoards
  • Financial support for advanced degrees
  • Summer Curriculum Innovation Grants 
  • The Reilly Family Faculty Travel Abroad Program
  • Copeland Fellowship (Sabbatical) 
  • Opportunities to attend conferences and workshops
  • “Educators New to Quakerism” course  
  • SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) and other DEI-related opportunities for growth
  • Opportunities to explore interests by coaching a team, sponsoring a student club, assisting with performing arts productions
  • Opportunities to travel domestically and internationally while chaperoning student trips
Employee Statistics
25% Employees of Color*
35% Administrators of Color*
27% Trustees of Color*
11 Average years of tenure for faculty and staff

*includes those who identify as Hispanic/Latino

Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington, DE is a vibrant and diverse community with rich arts, museums, sports, recreation, dining, tax-free shopping, and entertainment opportunities. With many different neighborhoods, there is something for everyone. Wilmington Friends school is located within the beautiful, picturesque neighborhood of Alapocas, steps away from Alapocas Run State Park.  While the majority of our families and employees live in Wilmington, many live in other towns in Delaware or in neighboring Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Wilmington is about 20 miles south of the Philadelphia International Airport. Additionally, located off of I-95, Wilmington is easily accessible to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and New York City. 
to learn more about living in Wilmington.

 
101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302.576.2900   |   info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade
Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.