Employment Opportunities

We are committed to hiring employees who share our district’s mission of cultivating a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning community that embraces diversity, nurtures individual growth, and empowers students to excel academically and beyond the classroom while preparing them to thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a Childcare Program Attendant.  The before-school program hours are 6:45 am to 8:15 am, and the after-school program hours are 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm. Interested candidates should send their resumes and clearances to the Elementary School Principal, Dr. Christopher Jahnke, at jahnkec@jenkintown.org. Salary: $18.00 per hour.

The School District of Jenkintown seeks enthusiastic, energetic, student-centered adults to assist during elementary lunches.  Successful candidates will help students access their lunch while in the cafeteria and supervise students during recess to ensure their safety. JSD is committed to diversity in the workplace and welcomes the opportunity to consider all candidates. Lunch hours are from 11:45-1:15 daily. Interested candidates should send their resumes and clearances to the Director of Human Resources & Curriculum, Mr. Steven Van Mater, at vanmaters@jtowndrakes.org. Salary: $15.00 per hour.

We have a number of winter coaching opportunities currently available in Jenkintown!

At Jenkintown, we believe athletic and co-curricular experiences provide opportunities for our students to learn and grow. Our coaches work to create an environment that promotes growth, development, and success for their athletes.

The first practice for basketball, bowling, and indoor track (pending participation) is scheduled to be on November 15th.

• Boys Basketball – Varsity Assistant Coach
• Boys Basketball – Junior High Assistant Coach
• Girls Basketball – Head Coach
• Girls Basketball – Varsity, Assistant Coach
• Girls Basketball – JV Coach
• Girls Basketball – Junior High Head Coach
• Girls Basketball – Junior High Assistant Coach
• Bowling – Assistant Coach
• Indoor Track – Head Coach (Pending Participation)
• Indoor Track – Assistant Coach (Pending Participation)

Interested candidates should contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Matt Shade, at shadem@jtowndrakes.org. If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Shade to share your interest by September 11, 2024.

Please feel free to reach out to Matt Shade with any questions you may have about the different coaching opportunities. Go Drakes!

The School District of Jenkintown has partnered with Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. (STS) for per diem substitute teachers. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please visit STS for additional information or call 800-357-SUBS (7827). Should you have any questions about substitute opportunities in our district, please get in touch with the Director of Human Resources & Curriculum, Steven Van Mater, at vanmaters@jtowndrakes.org.

The School District of Jenkintown is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.