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At Tandem Friends School, we believe that the finest education is achieved through an active partnership between faculty and students. We honor students by holding them to high standards. Teachers are dedicated to the intellectual, aesthetic and moral growth of each student. In turn, our students are expected to enter into this partnership with a sense of responsibility and respect for their mentors and for the entire school community. 

Our high expectations of students are possible because our faculty and staff meet a high standard of professional and personal excellence in their work. All teacher candidate finalists spend a full day here and teach sample classes. We actively foster our employees' continuing growth through professional development funding and an environment that is characterized by open communication, collaboration and a strong sense of community. The combination of motivated students, engaged families, active institutional support and highly qualified employees makes this a dynamic learning community. 

Tandem Friends School is a co-educational, diverse, independent day school for grades 5-12. The school is located on a 31-acre campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was founded as The Tandem School in 1970, and was affiliated as a Quaker (Friends) school in 1995.

Tandem Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tandem Friends does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or national ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. People of color and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Current Openings

Current employment opportunities are listed below; coaching positions are listed on the right. Please send all inquiries and candidate materials to the email address designated for each position and specified in the description below. Here is a link to the Employment Application that must be completed by all job applicants. No phone calls please. 

Teaching Positions
Upper School Spanish/French Teacher
Tandem Friends School, an all-gender, Quaker, 5th-12th grade independent day school in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an Upper School French and/or Spanish teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a part-time position that may possibly be combined with another responsibility to create a full-time role.
 
The Opportunity:
A unique school with a unique history, Tandem Friends School of Charlottesville, VA, is guided by the Quaker principles that define Friends Schools and has three school mottos: kindness and wisdom, creativity and integrity, and freedom with responsibility. Founded in 1970 as an inclusive alternative to the segregation academies that had proliferated in Virginia at that time, Tandem was the first school in the area founded as both coeducational and racially integrated. Over time, Tandem found Quaker schools to be kindred spirits and joined the Friends Council of Education, becoming a Friends School in 1996.
As a community of just under 300 students, faculty and staff, close interpersonal connections are a defining feature of life at Tandem Friends School. TFS also strives to place student voice and agency at the center of the classroom experience. Tandem Friends seeks teachers from all backgrounds who bring diverse skills and knowledge, a willingness to learn new things, and an appreciation for collaboration with students. At TFS, all teachers are active community members who share in the general support and care of the school community, serve as student advisors, chaperone overnight trips, and participate in a wide range of community activities.  
The ideal candidate will possess:
• a relevant advanced degree and at least 3-5 years of teaching experience
• a strong understanding of the developmental needs of early adolescents
• experience with curriculum design, and student-centered teaching and learning practices
• a pedagogical approach to world language instruction that incorporates equitable and inclusive teaching strategies and curricula
• a demonstrated ability to work with students with a range of abilities and backgrounds
• self-awareness in regard to one’s own strengths and areas for growth; an approach to others characterized by empathy and generosity of spirit
• enthusiasm for Quaker values, including principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging
• an eagerness to partner with a dynamic team of colleagues in the day-to-day activities of the school
• an ability and willingness to engage professionally with students, parents, colleagues and other members of the TFS community.

Tandem Friends School aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community. The school welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. People of color and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to worldlanguagepositions@tandemfs.org.

Administrative and Support Staff Positions

No positions open at this time.

For general inquiries only, please email: HR@tandemfs.org. No phone calls please.

Coaching Positions

For inquiries regarding coaching positions, please email your resume and a description of your experience to our Athletic Director at tfscoachingpositions@tandemfs.org. 

A completed employment application, references, a background check, and a good driving record are required of all coaches, as well as First Aid/CPR/AED (can be attained after hire). No phone calls please. Here is a link to the Employment Application that must be completed by all job applicants. 

Current Coaching Positions Open
 
Coaches report directly to the Director of Athletics. They are responsible for but not limited to communications to parents, updating the calendar, uniform distribution and collection, and  creating and maintaining a comprehensive training plan. Practices range from one hour in length (Middle School) to up to two hours for Upper School. Driving is required. Middle School games are within the Charlottesville area, and Upper School game locations vary. 
 
Middle School practices usually take place from 4pm-5pm. Upper School practices follow Middle School practices for Court Sports and run from 4pm-6pm for Field Sports.
 
These are stipend positions. Stipends vary based on sports level and time commitment. Coaching experience is required. 

Varsity Girls Volleyball - Head Coach and Assistant
Fall Season - 8/5 through 10/31
 
Regular season practice times are typically Monday-Friday from 6:15- 7:30pm. Travel and driving to away games required. High school and/or college/club playing experience required; high school coaching experience preferred. Must have the flexibility in work schedule to leave early for away games, occasionally as early as 1:30pm. Most away games require an early departure.
 
JV Girls Volleyball - Assistant Coach
Fall Season - 8/5 through 10/31
Regular season practice times are typically Monday-Friday from 5pm- 6:15pm. Travel and driving to away games required. High school and/or college/club playing experience required; high school coaching experience preferred. Must have the flexibility in work schedule to leave early for away games, occasionally as early as 1:30pm. Most away games require an early departure.
 
Middle School Cross Country Coach
Fall Season - 8/20 through 10/20
Regular season practice times are Monday-Thursday from 4pm-5pm. Travel and driving to away games required. Enthusiasm for running required, high school/college running experience or coaching experience preferred. Must have the flexibility in work schedule to leave early for away meets, occasionally as early as 2:00pm. Most away meets require an early departure.

Area Information


Use the links below to learn more about Charlottesville and the surrounding area.

Tandem Friends School is a co-ed Quaker day school for grades 5-12 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
 
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