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Why Emma?

Founded in 1814, Emma Willard School was built on the notion that women could excel in an academically rigorous environment, just like men. Over 200 years later, Emma remains an institution that thrives on intellectual curiosity and making way for everyone’s voice to be heard. Surrounded by century-old gothic architecture, EMployees at Emma Willard School become a part of a community that is surrounded by tradition, yet focused on meeting the greatest challenges of our world. From working toward anti-racism to addressing climate change to pursuing social justice, the Emma community is engaged in combining academic excellence with real-world impact. What’s more, we genuinely care about one another while we’re doing it.

If you love being a part of something greater than yourself, Emma is your place. If you love being a part of a community that supports and cares about one another, Emma is your place. If you love striving for excellence, Emma is your place.

Current Openings

Admissions Associate - Part-time

Emma Willard School is seeking a part-time Admissions Associate for a one-year contract for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

The part-time Admissions Associate is a member of a team dedicated to the recruitment and enrollment of students who are best served by Emma Willard School’s mission. The position is responsible for developing positive relationships with prospective students and families and assisting them through the admissions process. The Admissions Associate will also support admission event planning and attend admissions events off-campus to promote the school. This role is approximately 20 hours per week and may require occasional evening, weekend, and travel commitments for admissions events.

Computer Science and Mathematics Instructor

Emma Willard School seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Computer Science Instructor for a teaching position in the 2026-2027 academic school year. Given the late timing of this opening, the position will be re-posted for the 2027-2028 year and beyond; the candidate who steps into the role for the upcoming year will be invited to re-apply if interested in a long-term position.

Dean of Enrollment Management

A member of the senior Administrative Team and reporting directly to the Head of School, the Dean of Enrollment Management will serve as a key strategic leader, charged with articulating and executing a bold vision for enrollment. This individual will leverage past success while driving innovation in how the school identifies, attracts, enrolls, and retains mission-aligned students and families, ensuring Emma Willard's continued strength, diversity, and vitality for years to come.

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Why Work at Emma Willard School?

Our Mission and Values

Honoring its founder’s vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each student a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.

For EMployees, that centering mission gives each task a greater purpose. Whether the work at hand is caring for the beautiful campus, teaching in the classroom, sanitizing desks, parenting teenagers in the dorm, processing accounts payable, troubleshooting technology, or any number of other vital roles... EMployees are dedicated to facilitating the work that shapes young minds for a better future.

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Diversity and Belonging

At Emma Willard School, we commit ourselves to building a community that values and celebrates differences, encourages dialogue, fosters mutual respect, and highlights our shared purpose and ideals. Our community is intended to be inclusive of individuals of every race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability or place of origin, providing equitable employment opportunities on a campus committed to ideals of diversity in the workplace and the classroom.

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Employee Benefits

In addition to the benefits of being part of a dynamic, supportive community, Emma Willard School provides its employees with a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Emma Willard School is committed to the wellbeing of our families, so EMployees benefit from childcare reimbursement, discounted tuition at Saint Gregory's and Parker School, as well as remission of tuition to Emma Willard School.

Working in a boarding community means you may enjoy sharing meals with your co-workers and students in the dining hall, which features seasonal locally-grown produce, fresh-made entrées, artisan-style sandwiches, homemade soups and dressings… all accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets. Enjoy the use of our workout facilities, swimming pool, tennis courts, track, and 40 acres of wooded and grassy areas for exploration. You may even find yourself chaperoning a field trip to a museum, mentoring a Signature project, or joining in fun weekend activities!

Embracing Troy and the New York Capital Region

Emma Willard School is located atop Mount Ida in Troy, New York, in the heart of New York’s Capital Region. This region is home to the New York state government, companies engaged in technology and scientific development, renowned academic institutions, and a vibrant local arts scene. Outside the walls of Emma, you’ll find bustling farmer’s markets, cafés, shops, and city-wide events. Emma Willard School is less than three hours away from major cultural destinations including New York City, Boston, Montreal, and a short drive to the beautiful Adirondack State Park, the Catskill Mountains, and the Berkshires.

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Interested in joining the faculty at Emma Willard School? We practice "continuous recruitment" and collect resumes year-round to quickly have on file when positions become available. If you would like to be considered, submit your application to the Teaching Faculty Resume Collection job listing.

Questions? Contact:

Saytra Green

Director of Human Resources

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What do you love about working at Emma?

“There is such a joyful sense of pride and shared purpose here. The bonds between our alumnae and the school stay incredibly strong for decades, which really speaks to the foundation of friendship they build as students. It’s more than just a workplace; it’s a community that truly feels like a family, where everyone is always looking out for one another.”

“It's clear that my development as a professional is truly valued and supported at Emma. Even as a brand new employee, I was encouraged to seek opportunities for professional development that was of interest and meaning to me. I am continuously supported with funding, time and mentorship for my growth as an educator.”

“I get to collaborate with brilliant & creative educators! Along with dedicated staff colleagues who strive to support our work! Really, a fantastic educational environement to grow as an educator and support students in their growth!”

“My colleagues foster an environment of collaboration, care, and encouragement, striking the perfect balance between autonomy and teamwork. The students are an incredible source of motivation. Their energy, curiosity, and passion for learning and leadership are unmatched.”

“I feel at home. In all of my years of services at Emma Willard School, it has been the best place I have ever worked. ”

“Emma has felt like home since day one! My colleagues have been nothing but welcoming and supportive. Watching these students do amazing things daily is so rewarding and I’m more than excited to go to work every day. That’s all you can ask for, and more, in a job!”

“We have so many curricular and professional development opportunities and are encouraged to pursue them! From developing new courses, to completing Curriculum Innovation Projects, to attending and presenting at regional and national conferences, there are endless chances to continue growing as an educator.”

“In short: the students. Emma students come into the classroom curious, willing to work, and full of the most amazing questions. They create an environment where it is acceptable, even celebrated, to be excited about learning!”

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