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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
Middle School Music Teacher
Tandem Friends School, a co-ed, Quaker, 5th-12th grade independent day school in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an experienced Middle School Music Teacher to begin in August, 2025. Tandem’s Middle School music classes take a “rock band” approach, with students learning different instruments, learning to sing, and learning to collaborate on their musical choices, in order to perform for the school community. The approach is about exposure, growth, and lots of fun. 
As a community of just under 300 students, faculty and staff, close interpersonal connections are a defining feature of life at Tandem Friends School. 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 strong music education background and the ability to teach a range of Middle School ages (5th through 8th graders) and possibly Upper School
  • Facility with teaching students of a wide range of age and ability levels and the ability to differentiate instruction accordingly
  • Multi-instrument knowledge: facility with or at least basic understanding of the guitar/bass fretboard, keyboard and drums/percussion
  • Experience teaching and a strong developmental understanding of pre-adolescent and adolescent students
  • A pedagogical approach that incorporates equitable and inclusive strategies and curricula
  • Enthusiasm for Quaker values, including principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging
  • A self-awareness in regard to one’s own strengths and areas for growth; an approach to others characterized by empathy and generosity of spirit
  • An eagerness to partner with a dynamic and dedicated team of colleagues in the day-to-day activities of the school
Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (ideally in a related field); a Master’s degree is preferred but not required. Ability to teach choir/choral ensemble is a plus. Teachers with experience in teacher mentoring, curricular design, and departmental leadership are encouraged to apply. 
This is a full-time or 4/5ths time teaching position. Full benefits include a dental plan, a retirement plan, tuition remission, and a robust health insurance plan, including a school contribution that covers the employee individual plan cost. 

Tandem Friends School aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community. The school seeks applications from candidates with a high degree of cultural competence 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 musicteacherpositions@tandemfs.org.
Administrative and Support Staff Positions
No openings 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
 
None available at this time.

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. 

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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