Careers
LREI welcomes your interest in joining us. We are Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School, a pre-K-twelfth grade progressive independent school founded in 1921. Our authentically rigorous academic program is supported by a strong and dedicated community, as well as our steadfast commitment to equity and justice.
Employees of LREI work together to create an innovative and collaborative school environment for our creative, inquisitive, and highly motivated students.
Qualifications for joining our community include a commitment to progressive pedagogy; a strong background in and knowledge of the desired position/discipline; the ability to work well with a range of highly motivated children; excellent collaboration and organizational skills; and an energetic and creative work ethic.
Employee Benefits
In addition to generous salaries, employees are offered the following benefits:
| Choice of Health Plans |
| Prescription Plan |
| Dental Care |
| Vision Care |
| Flexible spending accounts for transit, healthcare, and dependent care |
| Employee Assistance Plan |
| Benefits/ Claims Support |
| Generous retirement [403 (b)] Plans |
| Life Insurance |
| Disability Insurance |
| Tuition Support for Dependent Children (beginning after three years of full-time employment) |
| Breakfast and Lunch |
| Technology Support |
| Teaching faculty are members of a strong and cohesive staff association and union |
| The Opportunity to earn stipends for taking on additional responsibilities |
| LREI Employees enjoy ongoing support and Professional development and Structured Feedback each year |
Maybe most importantly, employees participate in the growth and development of the school. Join our historic institution as we imagine the next iteration of Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School!
All open positions will be posted:
- On this page
- On Idealist
- In the Education Job Market section of The New York Times
The LREI community actively seeks to forward our diversity and equity efforts through hiring and programs.
Job Openings
Currently, we have no open positions. We welcome expressions of interest from educators exploring LREI’s mission, progressive pedagogy, and commitment to social justice, even if we do not have a position available at this time. LREI’s recruitment efforts allow us to expand our diverse community. We will review general inquiries as positions become available. If you would like to submit an application for general consideration for future openings, please click here: Submit a General Application. Please include cover letter, resume, and other (if relevant) supporting materials.