Porter-Gaud School

Middle School Chaplain 2026-2027 Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school of 1,650 students in preschool through grade 12. The School is seeking a Middle School Chaplain for the 2026-2027 school year.  The Middle School Chaplain leads chapel, teaches courses in the Religion & Philosophy Department, fosters spiritual development, and provides pastoral care for the Middle School community (faculty and students, grades 5-8).  The School will consider ordained candidates, lay candidates currently pursuing ordination, and, in some circumstances, lay candidates not pursuing ordination. Porter-Gaud’s Chaplain Team consists of the Head Chaplain, the Upper School Chaplain (grades 9-12), the Middle School Chaplain (grades 5-8), the Lower School Chaplain (grades 1-4), and the O’Quinn Schools Chaplain (preschool - ages 2-5). The Middle School Chaplain will serve under the direction of the Head Chaplain and the Head of the Middle School....

Director of Finance Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school of 1,650 students in preschool through grade 12. The School is seeking a Director of Finance to join our Business Office team immediately but no later than July 1, 2026. This position is a 12 month, exempt position with a contract year running July through June. The Director of Finance is a senior financial leader responsible for stewarding Porter-Gaud School’s financial resources in support of its mission and long-term sustainability. The Director of Finance oversees the school’s accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, treasury functions, endowment and debt activity, audits, and internal controls. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a complex independent school environment. The Director of Finance ensures the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the school’s financial records; manages key external relationships including banks,...

Porter-Gaud School, an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school of 1,650 students, is seeking a full-time Upper School Computer Science & Computational Thinking Department Chair and teacher beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will lead and teach within a signature program designed to spark interest, build confidence, and give students meaningful experiences in the field of computer science. Rather than front-loading abstract concepts, the Department Chair will provide instructional leadership that models a student-centered, project-based, and discovery-driven approach. Under the Chair's guidance, students will learn by creating apps, games, physical computing projects, and digital models, with meaningful choice built into their work to maximize engagement and ownership. The Department Chair will balance a compelling vision for the program with thoughtful implementation, helping students build a strong foundation in computational...

Upper School History Teacher (2026-27 School Year)   Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school of 1,650 students in preschool through grade 12. The School is seeking a full-time Upper School History Teacher who will be responsible for instructing Upper School students in history courses in accordance with the content and objectives of the curriculum established by the School. Experience with United States History and World History is preferred. Our Upper School division is composed of grades 9 through 12. Experience teaching honors-level courses, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate, is also preferred.   The Upper School History Teacher will display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills (intercultural competence) to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will...

Middle School Mathematics (2026-27)   Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school of 1,650 students in preschool through grade 12. The School is seeking a full-time Middle School Mathematics Teacher beginning with the 2026 - 27 school year. Middle School Mathematics Teacher teaches math from 5 th through 8 th grade students in courses ranging from Math 5 to Honors Geometry. This Middle School Mathematics Teacher instructs students in accordance with the content and objectives of the curriculum prescribed by the Mathematics Department Chair. This teacher will inspire a love of and appreciation for mathematics in our students. The Middle School Mathematics teacher will work to develop the attitudes, knowledge, and skills (intercultural competence) to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Primary responsibilities: Instruct...

Upper School Mathematics   (2026-2027) Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school of 1,650 students in preschool through grade 12. The School is seeking a full-time Upper School Mathematics Teacher beginning with the 2026 - 2027 school year. The Upper School Mathematics Teacher will be responsible for teaching a range of courses, from Algebra I to advanced levels such as AP Calculus BC or AP Statistics, based on the needs of the department. The teacher should be able to teach across this spectrum of mathematics courses. This teacher will inspire a love of and appreciation for mathematics in our students. The Upper School Mathematics teacher will work to develop the attitudes, knowledge, and skills (intercultural competence) to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Primary responsibilities: Instruct students in five mathematics...

Strengthen a growing program and advancing a historic institution’s philanthropic vision in close partnership with School and Board leadership. Porter-Gaud School is seeking a Director of Advancement to lead the School’s advancement program during an important period of growth and opportunity. The Director of Advancement will provide hands-on, strategic leadership for a growing advancement office, with responsibility for strengthening performance, clarifying priorities, and deepening a culture of relationship-based philanthropy. Reporting to the Head of School, this leader will work closely with the Board of Trustees, senior administrators, and volunteers to advance institutional fundraising goals and support Porter-Gaud’s long-term vision. Responsibilities: • Provide strategic direction and leadership for all advancement functions, including major and planned giving, annual giving, alumni and constituent engagement, and advancement services. • Lead and develop a...