Anticipated Elementary School Principal Opening
The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and collaborative leader to serve as our next Elementary School Principal. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering academic excellence and personal growth in students. The Principal will work closely with faculty, staff, parents, and the community to ensure the success of all students while promoting a safe and nurturing school environment. Anticipated start date of 7/1/2025.
Anticipated JSD Elementary School Principal Posting
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Elementary Teacher K-4 Opening
The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a passionate, student-centered, and collaborative Elementary Teacher (PK-4) to join our dedicated team of educators. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for teaching, strong instructional skills, and a commitment to supporting the academic and social-emotional development of young learners.
Anticipated Start Date: Full-time contracted position beginning at the start of the 2025-26 school year, approximately August 25, 2025.
JSD Elementary Teacher PK-4 Posting
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Anticipated Before and After School Care Program Positions for Fall 2025!
We have a number of coaching opportunities currently available in Jenkintown!
At Jenkintown, we believe that athletic and co-curricular experiences offer valuable opportunities for students to learn and grow. Our coaches strive to create an environment that fosters growth, development, and success for their athletes. We are seeking candidates who possess a deep knowledge and passion for their sport, prioritize sportsmanship and safety, and are committed to the development of both their student-athletes and the overall program, on and off the field. In addition, coaching candidates must have strong communication skills and consistently demonstrate professionalism.
Head Varsity Football Coach (2025-2026 School Year)
The School District of Jenkintown is currently accepting applications for the position of Head Football Coach. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of football and a passion for working with secondary school students. They should appreciate the unique role of the student-athlete and demonstrate a commitment to values-driven coaching. Previous coaching experience is preferred.
Interested candidates should contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Matt Shade, at shadem@jtowndrakes.org, and our Director of Human Resources & Instruction, Mr. Steve Van Mater, at vanmaters@jtowndrakes.org, by Friday, April 4th. To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a resume. Please note that current clearances and other onboarding documents will be required if selected for the position.
If you have any questions about our coaching opportunities, feel free to reach out to Matt Shade. Go Drakes!
The School District of Jenkintown requires the following pre-employment clearances. All clearances must be dated within one year of hire date in order to begin working.
- Act 34: PA State Police Criminal History Record Check
- Act 151: PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 114: FBI Federal Criminal History Clearance (Use service code 1KG6XN)
- Act 168 PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release
- Arrest Conviction Report and Certification Form (under Act 24 of 2011 and Act 82 of 2012)
- DHS USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
- School Personnel Health Record (Physical within 1 year/TB test within 3 months)
- Application for Teaching Positions (required for all teaching positions)
The School District of Jenkintown is committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and fostering an environment where all students and staff can thrive. We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The School District of Jenkintown strives always to act in accordance with established and applicable law and the above guiding principles should be read and interpreted in that context. By doing so, The School District of Jenkintown will ensure that it is not engaging in any educational or employment practices that constitute discrimination against or favoritism towards any group of people. To that end, The School District of Jenkintown always has and will continue to hire the most qualified employees regardless of race, sex or other status. We will continue, in consultation with legal counsel, to review the intent and impact of changes at the federal and state level.
