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Germantown Academy is renowned as the oldest continuously operating non-sectarian day school in the United States. Since our founding, we have continually offered an unparalleled academic environment. We also hold that one of the greatest gifts every graduate receives from GA is a lifelong connection to an extraordinary community and unforgettable shared experiences.
The relationships, traditions, and events our students engage in with teachers, administrators, and staff during their years at GA are integral to their development as compassionate and confident individuals. These touchstones enable each constituent to add their own unique story to a 260-plus year narrative and to prove, every day, that anything is possible starting here.
Job Opportunities
Germantown Academy is hiring in the positions below. Scroll to the bottom of each position you are interested in to find the Apply Now button.
WELCOME TO FORT WASHINGTON!
Germantown Academy employs more than 350 faculty and staff in full and part-time positions during the year. Members of our community hail from all over the country and overseas, and many move to the area to become a part of the GA family.
While some faculty and staff travel to GA from as far as Doylestown and Exton, a large majority arrive daily from Ambler, Fort Washington, Glenside, Lansdale, Norristown, North Wales, and Oreland, as well as sections of Philadelphia, including Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, and Roxborough.
READ MORE about the areas surrounding Germantown Academy in Fort Washington.
Faculty, staff, and students from all over the area utilize the SEPTA regional rail and bus system to head to and from GA each day. The Lansdale/Doylestown train line is directly across the street from the school, and the bus stop is across the street from the train station. Train riders come from the city of Philadelphia to Doylestown and everywhere in between.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Germantown Academy believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. It is the policy of Germantown Academy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, and to seek candidates who will further diversify our community. GA will take positive action to ensure fulfillment of this policy in all areas, including hiring, placement, promotion or transfer, recruitment, employment ads, salary and other compensation, and selection for training and development opportunities.
For more information about hiring policies and practices, contact Rachel Elwood, Director of Human Resources, 267-405-7222 or EMAIL.
Benefits
GA provides a host of medical and dental insurance programs, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and vision plans to select from, for individuals and families. Additionally, employees have access to the state-of-the-art fitness center, The Jordan Center, offering resources to support health and wellness.
Retirement
A defined contribution retirement plan is offered for eligible employees through TIAA-CREF. GA will match the employee's contribution up to 5% of base salary during the first three years of employment.
Tuition Remission
GA's tuition remission policy - for those who qualify - includes full tuition from Kindergarten through 12th Grade for a total of 2 children who qualify for admission and for whom space is available.
Why Work@GA?
- A Commitment to Educational Excellence
- A Faculty Closely Attuned to the Way Children Acquire and Apply Knowledge
- A Community that Fully Embraces Every Individual and Family
A Commitment to Educational Excellence
A Faculty Closely Attuned to the Way Children Acquire and Apply Knowledge
A Community that Fully Embraces Every Individual and Family
Background Clearances
The clearances below are required and will be shared with new employees during onboarding.
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check
- Indentogo FBI Fingerprint Clearance
GA By the Numbers
69%
of faculty hold advanced degrees
350
Faculty & Staff
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Meet Our Faculty
PreK Teacher Betsy Duryea ’75, our longest-tenured faculty member, has been teaching at GA for over 45 years. Having attended our school as a student herself, GA has always been a home away from home. Working here has been a fulfilling experience, from teaching our youngest learners to building relationships with their families to collaborating with her colleagues in the Lower School.
Said Duryea, “I love the community and, most importantly, the talented group of people I get to work with every day. They inspire me with their commitment, innovation, and love of children. We are all supportive of each other. I also love the flexibility and support that we as teachers are given to try new things.”