THE STONE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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Surrounded by engaged parents who feel deeply connected to the school, and supported by an alumni community who can attest to the value of our unique education, our faculty are experts in their field, they are compensated competitively, they have access to meaningful professional development and distinctive employment benefits.
They bring their best and most curious selves to their classrooms and to our campus.
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The Stone Independent School is a progressive, interdisciplinary 7-12 school which believes that all students learn best by doing.
Open Administrative
Positions at Stone.
Head of Lower School
Head of Lower School
The Head of Lower School is the educational and operational leader for Stone’s growing K-6 grade program.
This role is responsible for ensuring excellence in the delivery of the academic program and in the day-to-day experience provided to students, families, and faculty. Reporting to the Assistant Head of School and serving on the Senior Administrative Team, the Lower School oversees curriculum implementation, faculty leadership, and student support, fosters a culture of exceptional customer service, assists in the admissions process by hosting tours and meeting with families interested in the Lower School program, and ensures that every aspect of the K-6 grade experience aligns with the School’s Mission.
This is an exciting position for the right candidate: In 2026-2027, Stone’s tenth year in operation, we will open a Lower School division serving students in grades K-6. We seek an experienced administrator who will engage and mentor faculty, connect with students meaningfully, value collaboration and community building, inspire greatness, cultivate a rich and engaging learning environment, and help to ensure that all students, faculty and community members feel supported, seen, heard, and valued.
The ideal candidate is committed to leading and learning with dignity, and working in an environment where anti-racist education and culturally responsive instructional practices are modeled. They will possess or demonstrate the following: experience in problem-based and competency-based education, a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, positive energy, strong interpersonal skills, a service oriented and team approach to work, approachability, adaptability, vulnerability, openness to new and divergent ideas, excellent oral and written communication skills, and comfort in an educational setting where children and adults are present.
POSITION STARTS: July 1, 2026
LOCATION: Lancaster, PA
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For a full description of the Head of School position and details on how to apply, please download the PDF below.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Abby Kirchner
Assistant Head of School
kirchnera@stoneindependent.org
Dean of Students
Dean of Students
We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, relationship-builder and self-starter to develop positive culture and community across Middle and Upper School divisions, with extra attention to parent relationships and student culture in Middle School.
A good candidate has experience working with students between 11 and 18 years old, appreciates diversity and multiculturalism, is highly motivated and globally aware, is patient, takes initiative, builds strong relationships with both teenagers and adults, exhibits strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and laughs a lot too.
This position reports directly to the Upper and Middle School Divisions Head, meets regularly with the Assistant Head of School to ensure communication and collaboration throughout our 7th - 12th grade program. The successful candidate will be committed to collaboration with students, parents, and faculty while also being responsible for taking up our work with student discipline, in coordination with the Senior Administrative Team. The Dean of Students must be an experienced educator first and foremost, with a track record of success building programs and empowering students to do their best work.
POSITION STARTS: August 1, 2026
LOCATION: Lancaster, PA
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For a full description of the Dean of Students position and details on how to apply, please download the PDF below.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Abby Kirchner
Assistant Head of School
kirchnera@stoneindependent.org
Candidates interested in discussing a career at Stone should send:
A letter of interest
A short essay explaining your philosophy of education
A resumé
A list of 3 references
Applications can be directed to:
Abby Kirchner
Assistant Head of School
kirchnera@stoneindependent.org
Open STEM Positions at Stone.
Middle + Upper School Science
Middle School / Upper School Science Teacher
The right candidate will be inquisitive, interested in educational design, engaged by Stone’s mission and creative ethos, highly energetic, and committed to working with adolescents.
The Stone Independent School seeks a full-time Middle School/Upper School Science Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The position is split .75 time in Middle School, .25 time in Upper School. Upper School courses could be core science (i.e., tenth grade chemistry or an Advanced science, etc.), or other electives from STEM and/or other content areas, depending on the interests and background of the candidate hired. Middle School science is general science.
Our science courses are highly immersive and problem-based, while maintaining respect for traditional foundations. Our MS science curriculum provides, over a two-year cycle, a foundation for all Upper School science study and exploration. We build upon elementary-level science experimentation to introduce more sophistication and higher level research skills, with the hope that students will be equipped for independent research as they move into upper grades. Scientific writing is also something we value highly in our STEM courses, and Middle School is an excellent place to hone those skills.
Teachers at Stone are encouraged to teach core courses as well as electives outside of their core content areas -- and to enjoy the vulnerability and exploratory nature of doing so!
POSITION TO BEGIN: August 1, 2026
LOCATION: Lancaster, PA
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For a full description of the Middle School/UpperSchool Science position and details on how to apply, please download the PDF below.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Abby Kirchner
Assistant Head of School
kirchnera@stoneindependent.org
Middle + Upper School Math
Middle School / Upper School Math Teacher
The right candidate has a passion for inquiry-based, experiential learning and a fluid understanding of Pre-algebra and Algebra I. Candidates with the additional ability to teach Geometry and Algebra II are preferred.
The Stone Independent School seeks a full-time Middle School/Upper School Math Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The position is split: .75 in Middle School, .25 in Upper School. Upper School courses could be STEM electives or electives from other content areas, depending on the interests and background of the candidate hired. Or, depending on the experience of the candidate, the position could potentially be staffed as a .75 Upper School, .25 Middle School position. See more details below.
Our math courses are active, experiential, and problem-based, while maintaining respect for traditional foundations. Our Middle School math curriculum — largely Pre-algebra and Algebra I — provides, over a two-year cycle, a foundation for all Upper School math study and exploration. Additionally, mathematical writing and visual representation of data are skills we value highly in all of our STEM courses.
POSITION TO BEGIN: August 1, 2026
LOCATION: Lancaster, PA
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For a full description of the Middle School/UpperSchool Math position and details on how to apply, please download the PDF below.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Abby Kirchner
Assistant Head of School
kirchnera@stoneindependent.org
Open Lower School
Positions at Stone.
Elementary (5/6)
Elementary (5th/6th Grade) Teacher
We are seeking a joyful, reflective, and energetic Elementary Classroom Teacher to join our vibrant, mastery-based learning community in a mixed age, 5th/6th classroom.
We are looking for an educator who believes that learning is an active, experiential process and is excited to co-create an environment where curiosity is nurtured, questions are welcomed, and students are empowered to explore the world around them. The ideal candidate embraces a project-based, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and isn’t afraid to get messy — whether that means exploring the natural world, building prototypes, or collaborating with students on meaningful inquiries that connect to real-world challenges.
POSITION TO BEGIN: August 1, 2026
LOCATION: Lancaster, PA
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For a full description of the Elementary (5/6) position and details on how to apply, please download the PDF below.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Abby Kirchner
Assistant Head of School
kirchnera@stoneindependent.org
Elementary Art
Part-Time Elementary Art Teacher
We are seeking a thoughtful, creative, and child-centered Part-Time Art Teacher to join our Stone Independent School community.
The ideal candidate values process over product, and views art as a vital avenue for imagination, exploration, problem-solving, and self-expression. This role supports children’s artistic growth while nurturing confidence, independence, persistence, and joyful learning.
POSITION TO BEGIN: August 1, 2026
LOCATION: Lancaster, PA
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For a full description of the Elementary Art position and details on how to apply, please download the PDF below.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Abby Kirchner
Assistant Head of School
kirchnera@stoneindependent.org
The Stone faculty and their courses taught me to be a really curious about the world and I think that is going to inspire me to continue to learn in a life-long manner.
~ S T O N E S T U D E N T