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Westtown is a vibrant, warm, and joyful community enriched by its members who come from across the street and across the globe. We believe that building healthy relationships and communities and being good citizens is as important as the academic achievement of our students. Our focus on community is born out of our Quaker values and is inherent in all that we do. Westtown is a supportive school community in which faculty and staff members build meaningful careers and grow both personally and professionally.
Westtown School provides an outstanding benefits program for our employees and their families. Employees should confirm their specific benefits-eligibility with Human Resources.
Employees should confirm their specific benefits-eligibility with Human Resources.
Medical Plan
Employees have a choice of four comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans:
Dental Plan
Employees have a choice of two dental plans:
Vision Plan
All employees enrolled in the school’s healthcare coverage receive vision coverage for themselves and their covered dependents through Vision Benefits of America.
403 (b) Retirement Plan
The school makes a generous contribution to our employees’ Principal 403b retirement accounts. Full-time employees are automatically enrolled with no waiting period and no matching contributions required.
Tuition Remission
Full-time employees are eligible for 80% tuition remission for up to two enrolled dependent children. Additional information is available from the Admission Department.
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
The school provides life insurance, through Unum, to all full-time employees, in the amount of their annual salary. Eligible employees may elect additional voluntary coverage for themselves and their dependents.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
The school provides short-term and long-term disability coverage to all full-time employees after service requirements have been met.
Paid Time Off for Staff
Full-time staff members accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) which increases with years of service. 12 month part-time employees who work over 20 hours per week accrue pro-rated PTO based on years of service.
Free Lunch
Employees enjoy free lunch during their workday. Our Dining Room is located at the heart of the school and all employees are welcome to join their colleagues for a complimentary lunch.
Westtown is a member of the PAISBOA Health Benefit Trust which includes the following benefits:
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees can make pre-tax contributions to an FSA up to the legal maximum limit each year.
Health Savings Account (HSA) in conjunction with the High Deductible Medical Plan
Employees enrolled in the high-deductible healthcare coverage are eligible to make pre-tax contributions to a HealthEquity Health Savings Account each pay period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The school supports our employees with an Employee Assistance Program that offers resources and assistance with family, financial, and personal situations.
Other Benefits
Additional benefits include bereavement leave, jury duty pay, FMLA, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, affinity groups for faculty and staff that speak to the diversity of identities and experiences, sponsorship opportunities for the NAIS People of Color Conference, and discounts on Westtown Summer Camp enrollment. Comprehensive information regarding employee benefits and eligibility is available in the Employee Handbook and in the Human Resources Department.
Professional Development and Continuing Education Assistance
As a school, we are committed to supporting the continued growth and professional development of our employees. Employees are encouraged to apply for funding assistance to attend workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities. Each year, funds are available to support our employees who are pursuing advanced degrees and certifications in their areas of interest. Westtown also offers a sabbatical leave program to support the professional growth and personal renewal of teachers, after completing qualifying years of service.
Guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in all persons, Westtown School is a community of learners who value, and are themselves strengthened by, the rich diversity of its members. As a school, we seek to prepare students for living and leading in a diverse and complex world. As a community, we aspire to inclusivity and respect. In accordance with our Quaker heritage and identity, we welcome qualified students, faculty, staff, and trustees of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, family structure including marital or parental status, and socioeconomic status. Westtown School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of these characteristics in any of its policies, procedures, or practices relating to admission, access to activities or programs, hiring, or other employment-related decisions.
As Westtown strives to fulfill our commitment to becoming an anti-bias, anti-racist (ABAR) school, we are seeking culturally competent candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion who are eager to engage in ongoing professional development in these areas. This will be evidenced in their approach to curriculum and pedagogy, their ability to foster and develop inclusive communities, and through their personal and professional interactions with diverse groups of students, families, faculty, and staff.
We strive towards every student, faculty, and staff member feeling a sense of belonging at Westtown and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.
