Employment Opportunities

Director of Major Gifts (FT or PT) - 2025-26 School Year

Lancaster Mennonite School is hiring a Director of Major Gifts. We are seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for major gift fundraising, someone who is committed to living out their faith within an Anabaptist perspective, and who is passionate about Christian education. The successful candidate will lead and grow major donor fundraising initiatives in alignment with LM's vision and mission, including upcoming capital campaigns and strategic financial planning, while shaping a culture of ministry through generosity and purposeful philanthropy. A degree and 3-5 years of successful major gift fundraising experience is required, preferably in independent schools, higher education, or faith-based nonprofits.

To see a full job description visit https://www.lancastermennonite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Director-of-Major-Gifts-Position-Guide-2025.pdf.

Interested persons should send their application and resume to Lorri Hengst at humanresources@lancastermennonite.org

HS/MS STEM/Shop Teacher (PT or FT) - 2025-26 School Year

Lancaster Mennonite School is hiring a full-time or part-time High School and Middle School STEM/Shop Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. We are looking for a dynamic teacher who has a passion for middle and high school students, is passionate about discipleship through education, and is committed to living out faith in an Anabaptist perspective. Our faculty create teaching and learning environments that encourage and promote creativity, inquiry, and collaboration, and are culturally competent to teach within a diverse student body. Candidates will provide instruction in such classes as Intro to STEM, Engineering and Design, Woodworking, and Metalworking.

Interested persons should send their application and resume to Lorri Hengst at humanresources@lancastermennonite.org.

HS/MS Bible Teacher (FT or PT) - 2025-26 School Year

Lancaster Mennonite School is hiring a full-time or part-time High School and Middle School (6th-12th grade) Bible Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. We are looking for a dynamic teacher that has a passion for high school students, someone that is committed to living out faith in an Anabaptist perspective, creates a teaching and learning environment that encourages and promotes creativity, inquiry and collaboration, and is culturally competent to teach within a diverse student body. Candidates will provide instruction in such classes as MS Bible, and HS courses: Global Christianity, Kingdom Living and Spiritual Formation for students in Grades 11 and 12. Masters degree in Divinity, Biblical Studies, or related field preferred.

Interested persons should submit their cover letter, professional application and resume to humanresources@lancastermennonite.org.

Substitute Teachers

Persons interested in serving as substitute teachers for Lancaster Mennonite School should complete the professional application and submit a college/university transcript, along with a resume, to Human Resources at humanresources@lancastermennonite.org.

Residential Hall Advisors

Lancaster Mennonite School is seeking multiple residence hall advisors for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for individuals with a global perspective, who enjoy working with high school students, and are responsible for the supervision and leadership of the residence hall and its residents. This position is a live-in position and involves mentoring and building community among residents who come from diverse backgrounds by leading large and small groups for social, spiritual and educational programming. This individual will serve on a team of advisors with a Residence Hall Director. Candidates should have a commitment to Anabaptist/Christian faith and values.

Interested persons should send their application and resume to Human Resources at humanresources@lancastermennonite.org.

Varsity Field Hockey Coach

The Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach of Lancaster Mennonite School is responsible for the overall vision, strategy and direction of the high school field hockey program. A leader, that has a faith background, with strong integrity both on and off the field, the Head Coach will align the Field Hockey program to reflect the mission of the school and its core values. The Head Coach will instill a high level of appreciation for the discipline related to the sport of Field Hockey while highlighting the importance of hard work, sportsmanship, and accountability. The ideal candidate will excel at building strong relationships with all stakeholders involved in the program and greater Lancaster Mennonite community.

Qualifications:
● Previous coaching experience preferred
● Ability to work effectively with staff, students and parents; familiarity with Lancaster Mennonite rules,
regulations, procedures, and policies
● Strong oral and written communication skills are required
● Ability to communicate effectively with the media, school administration and greater community
● Excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and supervisory skills Performance Responsibilities:
● Responsible for all matters related to the field hockey program including, but not limited to, player
personnel, off-season conditioning, scheduling, fundraising, care/maintenance of equipment and
uniforms along with supervision of players during practice, games, travel and other team functions
● Recruit knowledgeable, principled coaching staff that sets the right example for the players both on
and off the field
● Directly responsible for developing, evaluating, and producing a depth chart, directing the team
during competition, conducting team meetings, and establishing consistent communication with the
families of the program
● Establish support and notoriety for the program and actively build relationships within the Lancaster
Field hockey community and youth coaches
● Work with coaches of Lancaster Mennonite Varsity sports to facilitate and encourage multi-sport
athletes
● Exhibit enthusiasm and sincere interest in coaching and working with student-athletes while keeping
in focus the character development of the young women of the program
● Ensure the safety and welfare of the athletes is a top priority in the organization and implementation
of practice and game situations
● Clearly communicate with individual players and the team about goals, performance, and progress
● Develop and maintain a highly competitive environment
● Organize, plan, and schedule a yearlong program of skill and strength development for student-
athletes and consistently monitor performance

● Maintain an accurate roster and support the Athletic Department regarding the academic and athletic
eligibility of student-athletes
● Communicate and work with athletic trainer and parents involving student-athletes’ injuries
● Monitor the safety conditions of the court or area in which assigned team is conducting workouts,
practices, or games
● Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season
● Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for
breach of these standards by individual student-athletes
● Work closely with the Athletic Department in scheduling practices and games
● Prepare and adhere to approved budget
● Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies and updates it after every
season
● Inform student-athletes and families of all school-related policies and team rules
● Work to actively promote current student-athletes to collegiate athletic opportunities
● Establish a sound program for strength and conditioning and injury prevention
● Ensure supervision for all practices, games and organized team activities Administrative
Responsibilities:
● Communicate with assistant coaches regarding roles, duties, and expectations
● Attend League and PIAA rules interpretation and all-conference meetings
● Work with the Athletic Director and boosters, to enhance the athletes’ experience and raise the
money necessary for the program
● Follow proper budget and purchase order procedures
● Maintain and updates team and individual records
● Supervise practice area and locker room when athletes are present to ensure safe and proper
conditions
● Maintain cooperative and professional relations with the media regarding team information, statistics,
and interviews
● Engage in professional development activities designed to improve coaching skills, strategies, and
techniques
● Promote and monitor effective individual and team conduct at practice, during games, and in the
school and community to support the expected image and reputation of Lancaster Mennonite
● Publicize team and individual accomplishments to the school’s Communications Department

Present a professional image and provide a positive role model in terms of personal habits, language and conduct at Lancaster Mennonite School: Lancaster Mennonite is a faith based Christian school for grades K-12, located in Lancaster, PA, and serving Lancaster County. We inspire students with an excellent, well-rounded PreK-12 th grade education in a nurturing and Christ-centered environment. At LM, students learn how to live and serve beyond themselves so they can engage in work that will having a lasting impact on the Church and society.

Athletics Transportation Driver

LM is seeking a bus driver to drive students to athletic events. Days and hours of driving will vary based upon the sports seasons (Fall and Winter seasons are our busy seasons) interested persons should contact Transportation Director, Troy Hurst at: hursttd@lancastermennonite.org or 717-740-2439. For those interested, but do not have their Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements as well as additional certifications according to state regulations. If you don't have your license we will help get you the training you need. Starting rate begins at $19/hr.