The Grier School, an all girls’ private boarding/day school outside of Tyrone, PA in the mountainside village of Birmingham has openings due to a growing enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Grier is internationally and nationally known. Class sizes average between 8-10 students. Grier has elite academics and has a STEM program within the top 15% of all schools in Pennsylvania and top 20% in the nation. Grier is the #1 school for the arts in Pennsylvania, and is the #1 school in the United States for equestrian sports. Grier has exciting opportunities for qualified candidates in the following position: Musical Theatre Teacher
Applicants must be passionate about education and have a willingness to engage in a boarding school environment. They should also be able to obtain the following clearances: Act 34, Act 151, FBI Fingerprint Clearance and Act 126. Grier is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director at lcrofcheck@grier.org
Or Mail To
Grier School/Positions Open
Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director
2522 Grier School Road
PO Box 308
Tyrone, PA 16686
Phone calls will not be accepted. Applicants are not permitted on campus without a scheduled appointment
To help foster and nurture the students’ interest in learning and be their dedicated ally in their education.
Division/Department: Education / Faculty
Reports to: Head of School / Department Chair
Essential Duties And Responsibilities, Including, But Not Limited To
Genuine liking of teenager and an understanding of their development
Present lessons in a comprehensive and engaging manner using a variety of tools and methods to enable learning
Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
Administer meaningful assessments that measure student comprehension
Understand and support Grier’s school policies and procedures
Willingness to follow directions and to think outside of the box
Ability to adapt to teaching styles and materials
Enthusiasm for teaching as a profession and for the material and skills being taught
Six weekend duties, in addition to Opening Weekend, Parent’s Weekend, and Graduation
Perform all other duties as required
Academic Classroom And Other Job Requirements
Keep the channels of communication open between Learning Skills faculty, private tutor, and student support consultant
Maintain a Canvas dashboard for each course taught and update it on a weekly basis.
Update homework sheets on a weekly basis.
Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
Create, plan, and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events that promote learning
Maintain an inviting learning environment that meets the guidelines of the school
Check your Grier email on a daily basis
Attend specified department and/or faculty meetings
Attend activities and events in the evenings and on the weekends as assigned
Education And/or Work Experience Requirements
Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject
Master’s degree preferred
Thorough knowledge of teaching practices and legal educational guidelines