Employment

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Dance Teacher to join its vibrant Visual and Performing Arts Department. This role offers the opportunity to instruct students across Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, fostering their creativity, movement skills, and appreciation for dance. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in dance, excel at building positive relationships within a playful and engaging learning environment, and prioritize student well-being. They will be adept at recognizing and responding to diverse student needs and will bring a joyful presence to the school community, advancing a unique program among New York schools.

Reporting to the Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair, the Dance Teacher is a part-time, academic-year position. The annual salary range is $20,250 – $22,250. To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and references in PDF format addressed to DivisionHeads@mphschool.org.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Instruct dance classes for students in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions.
• Cultivate positive relationships with students within a creative, playful, and motivated class environment.
• Guide Lower School students in foundational creativity and body awareness through dance.
• Develop Middle School students’ movement abilities and their understanding of dance as an art form.
• Teach Upper School students about the history of dance through a repertory curriculum.
• Instruct Upper School students in the creation and performance of original dance compositions.
• Prepare Middle and Upper School students for culminating winter and spring dance performances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree in dance or dance education is preferred)
• Experience with studying and performing dance
  • Understanding of foundational dance concepts for younger learners
  • Knowledge of dance history and repertory
  • Proficiency in choreography and performance
• Demonstrated ability to be dynamic, knowledgeable, and caring in an educational setting
• Recognition of the centrality of students’ health and well-being to their school performance
• Proven ability to establish strong rapport with students
• Aptitude for recognizing and responding effectively to varied student interests and needs

Key Skills and Qualities

• Creativity: Generates fresh learning experiences with a dynamic and engaging teaching style
• Collaboration: Partners authentically with colleagues, families, and students to create inspiring and impactful school experiences.
• Presence: Relishes being a joyful presence in the lives of students
• Organization: Plans and follows through on instructional designs, rehearsals, and performance preparation
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Attitude: Exudes joy, enthusiasm, patience, and compassion

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks an experienced, collaborative, and dynamic Senior Accountant and Payroll Manager to join our Business Office team. This role represents an outstanding opportunity to work at CNY’s oldest school – since 1869, the Syracuse prep school that develops each child’s unique potential to be a leader the world needs. Join us at MPH during a period of significant growth for both the school and the Syracuse community. The incoming Senior Accountant and Payroll Manager will play a pivotal role in this upward trajectory.

This welcoming educational community consistently provides the 330 day students in grades PreK-12 with high levels of academic challenge and engaging opportunities to excel in the arts, athletics, and community service.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant and Payroll Manager is a twelve-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. The responsibilities as Senior Accountant include maintaining the school’s accounting principles, practices and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and preparing financial reports. As Payroll Manager the responsibilities include coordinating and processing semi-monthly payroll.

The annual salary range is $64,500 – $75,000, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and life insurance, and an employer-matching retirement savings plan.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference in PDF format addressed to Director of Human Resources, Amy Critz, at acritz@mphschool.org.

Primary Job Responsibilities
● Assist the CFO with budget management and manage financial month and year-end close.
● Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of actual revenues, expenses, and transfers to support internal decision making.
● Coordinate year-end audit of financial and retirement plan activities, including preparation and review of draft financial statements.
● Oversee Restricted, Endowment, and Plant Fund accounts. Monitor, maintain records, and reports on investment for these funds.
● Oversee fixed asset management and maintenance of asset acquisition records.
● Work closely with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management on the disbursement and distribution of endowed financial aid.
● Process semi-monthly payroll and coordinate pre-process reports with the Director of Human Resources.
● Prepare journal entries and labor distribution.

Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (advanced degree or CPA is preferred).
● Five or more years related experience, preferably in a school setting.
● Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and State and Federal laws.
● Experience with Blackbaud and payroll platforms preferred.

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks an innovative, curious, and empathetic History and Model United Nations (MUN) Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  This is an exciting opportunity to take the reins of a storied, award-winning MUN program and work with an extraordinary humanities faculty at CNY’s oldest school – since 1869, the Syracuse prep school that develops each child’s unique potential to be a leader the world needs.

MPH teachers focus on developing responsible, healthy, and intellectually engaged students through relationship-building and creative pedagogy. Working with eager students and supportive families and colleagues, the ideal candidate will relish being a joyful presence in the lives of young people, promoting and sustaining a robust MUN program that is one of the signature experiences of the Middle & Upper School.

Reporting to the History Department Chair, the History and MUN Teacher is a full-time, academic-year faculty position.  The annual salary range is $50,000 – $65, 000, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and life insurance, an employer-matching retirement savings plan, and tuition remission for eligible children.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and references in PDF format addressed to DivisionHeads@mphschool.org.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load of five sections, to likely include:
  • Eighth-grade Current Events Literacy
  • Tenth-grade World History (college preparatory and college-level)
  • Model United Nations (course in the first semester, extra-curricular in the second semester)
• Co-advise a group of 10 to 16 Middle or Upper School students in  support of their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate one or two clubs during the school day
• Co-manage the Model United Nations program, including hosting an on-campus conference and supervising domestic and international travel to competitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field (master’s degree is preferred)
• At least two years of classroom experience with high school or college students (will consider new teachers)
• Ability to meet the travel and off-hours needs of the MUN program, including travel domestically and internationally and occasional evening or weekend availability
• Facility with, and ability to quickly adapt to, enterprise and emerging technologies

Key Skills and Qualities

• Ideally, prior experience with MUN, either as a participant or teacher or both
• Strong understanding of historical inquiry and civic engagement
• Creativity: Eager to think expansively about history’s role in the lives of young people and how to seize opportunities for creating fresh, inspiring, impactful school experiences
• Collaboration: Ability to form authentic and caring partnerships with colleagues, families, and students, and both envision and execute curricular and programmatic connections
• Presence: Relishes being an authentic and joyful presence in the lives of school-aged children, in and out of the classroom
• Organizational Skills: Keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills in professional correspondence, document editing, databases, and record-keeping.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Attitude: Positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a flexible approach

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks a caring and experienced Lower School Teaching Assistant to join us for the 2025-26 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to work with extraordinary Lower School faculty at CNY’s oldest school – since 1869, the Syracuse prep school that develops each child’s unique potential to be a leader the world needs. 

The only secular PreK-12 independent school in Central New York, MPH provides the guidance and resources for students to develop and pursue their interests in a healthy and engaging educational setting. Our small class sizes result in transformative relationships between students and faculty, strengthening character, building resilience, and fostering self-confidence. 

In the Lower School, we are passionate about explicit instruction that engages each child to ensure equitable access to the skills that will allow them to grow into stronger readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, historians, artists, performers, teammates, and friends. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging that promotes independence, resilience, and risk-taking. From the classrooms to the studio, stage, fields, and playground, our Mission is “to inspire our students to think critically, act responsibly, and discover a passion for lifelong learning.”

Reporting to the Head of Lower School, the Lower School Teaching Assistant is a part-time, benefits-eligible academic-year (from August 25, 2025 – June 8, 2026) faculty position.  The responsibilities include working with Lower School (PreK – 2nd grade) children and teachers to facilitate a supportive and dynamic environment that is responsive to student needs and interests. The hours are school days, 8:00 am to 3:15 pm. The annual salary range is $33,500 – $37,500, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and life insurance, and an employer-matching retirement savings plan.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and two references in PDF format addressed to Head of Lower School, Amy Abdo, at AAbdo@mphschool.org.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Education or related field (Bachelor’s degree is preferred) 
• At least one year of experience working with children in an educational setting

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Basketball Coach to join our athletic department for the 2025/26 winter sports season. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coaching, a strong basketball background, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting practices, developing game strategies, and fostering a positive team environment. Prior coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity for someone motivated not just to coach a team, but to join a community and build a one-of-a-kind program at the Syracuse prep school that develops each child’s unique potential to be a leader the world needs.

Requirements:
Strong basketball knowledge and coaching experience.

Excellent communication, problem solving, and leadership skills.

Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and sportsmanship-driven atmosphere in line with our school’s mission and core values.

This coaching position pays $5,500 with opportunities for supplemental income, including camps and clinics.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and three references in PDF format addressed to: wo’malley@mphschool.org.

Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) seeks caring and experienced substitute teachers for Early Learning (PreK/Kindergarten), Elementary (1st-5th), Middle (6th-8th), and High School (9th-12th) student coverage.

The responsibilities of this per-diem position would include working with students and teachers to contribute to a supportive, dynamic environment that is responsive to student needs and interests. School day hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at a rate of $125.00 per day.

Candidates should email a resume and contact information for three references to Division Heads, at divisionheads@mphschool.org

The only Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12 independent school in Central New York, MPH provides the guidance and resources for students to develop and pursue their interests in a healthy and engaging educational setting. Our small class sizes result in transformative relationships between students and faculty, which strengthen character, build resilience, and foster self-confidence. Our Mission is “to inspire our students to think critically, act responsibly, and discover a passion for lifelong learning.”

MPH seeks to hire a part-time Driver Education Instructor for our established program which is offered 3 times/year. Our instructors teach both theory class and behind-the-wheel instruction.

Qualifications

• Valid MV-283 certification (New York State Driving Instructor Certificate).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a driving instructor or relevant experience in teaching/coaching is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and engage high school students.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure, particularly in stressful driving situations.
• Knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed.

This position requires a background check. Competitive salary and flexible schedule. Please submit a resume or inquiries to Rebecca Rhody, Director of Community Programs, rrhody@mphschool.org.

Pay Range: $27.00 – $29.00 per hour