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Gunston prides itself on supporting a highly professional work environment and an authentic culture of collegiality. The school is a dynamic and engaging workplace, and we aim to recruit the highest quality candidates for all open positions.
In compliance with MD.Code, Educ.6-113.2 (House Bill 486), all applications must include the signed personal information form, available for download here.
Staff Opportunities
Faculty Opportunities
Ancient/World History Teacher
Ancient/World History Teacher
Salary Range: $54,000-$68,000. Additional stipends for coaching are available
Start Date: August 2026
The Gunston School is seeking a full-time History teacher, with a special focus on Ancient/World History. Gunston has a deep commitment to the values of academic rigor, nurture, and personalization, and we offer unique programs in global and environmental education. We seek a dynamic candidate to join our welcoming and supportive community. The start-date for this role is January 2026.
Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in History or a related field, with advanced degrees preferred. Wide-ranging secondary school teaching experience is preferred, and we are seeking candidates with demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, program leadership, and the integration of instructional technology. All Gunston faculty serve as advisors, and are involved with the school's extracurricular program. The school is particularly interested in candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or a desire to coach, notably crew and sailing.
Interested candidates should visit our website at www.gunston.org, and should send a cover letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of three references to:
Mr. John Lewis
Head of School
The Gunston School
P.O. Box 200
Centreville, MD 21617
jlewis@gunston.org
Coaching Opportunities
- Assistant Tennis Coach for Spring 2026
- Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse for Spring 2026
- Assistant Sailing Coach for Spring 2026
- Head Coach for our Varsity Pickleball Spring 2026
Assistant Tennis Coach for Spring 2026
High school coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrated success in coaching at the high school level.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to relate and work with diverse groups.
- A contagious love for the game!
WORK SCHEDULE
February - May, Monday-Friday, times vary. Part-Time position with stipend of approximately $2,500, depending on experience.
APPLY
Interested candidates please send your resume and a cover letter to Athletic Director, Josh Breto: jbreto@gunston.org and Associate Athletic Director, Erin De Falco: edefalco@gunston.org
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professionalism. The coach is expected to exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors. The coach is expected to assume a major role in the molding of student athletes in their program and the school/community at large. The coach is expected to teach and develop basic fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior. Their approach is expected to be passionate whilst remaining positive. They are expected to be contemplative and fair-minded.
Sportsmanship and Ethics. The coach is expected to serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times. When faced with obstacles or losses, they are expected to handle each instance with grace, dignity, and pride. The coach must model and insist upon ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times.
Program Organization. The coach is expected to hold practice on a daily basis and work with their other coaches to plan and organize practice sessions. The head coach will determine the system of play to be used on all teams within their program.
Professional Development and Leadership. The coach will remain educated on techniques and knowledge associated with their sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The coach will study the rules and regulations associated with their sport. The coach will read and understand the rules and regulations of their respective league: Maryland Independent Athletic Association (MIAA - Boys League), girls sports: Eastern Shore Interscholastic Athletic Conference (ESIAC - Girls League), Maryland Interscholastic Sailing Association League (MDISA - Sailing) and USRowing - Crew.
Program Promotion. The coach will promote their sport within the school and in the community. Scores and contest-related information will be reported to designated media.
Standard of Care. The coach is expected to partner with the Athletic Dept. to help provide safety training relative to their sport to all participants and assistant coaches. They are to emphasize safety precautions at all times. The coach is expected to have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures. They should be able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.
Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse for Spring 2026
High school coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrated success in coaching at the high school level.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to relate and work with diverse groups.
- A contagious love for the game!
WORK SCHEDULE
February - May, Monday-Friday, times vary. Part-Time position with stipend of approximately $2,500, depending on experience.
APPLY
Interested candidates please send your resume and a cover letter to Athletic Director, Josh Breto: jbreto@gunston.org and Associate Athletic Director, Erin De Falco: edefalco@gunston.org
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professionalism. The coach is expected to exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors. The coach is expected to assume a major role in the molding of student athletes in their program and the school/community at large. The coach is expected to teach and develop basic fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior. Their approach is expected to be passionate whilst remaining positive. They are expected to be contemplative and fair-minded.
Sportsmanship and Ethics. The coach is expected to serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times. When faced with obstacles or losses, they are expected to handle each instance with grace, dignity, and pride. The coach must model and insist upon ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times.
Program Organization. The coach is expected to hold practice on a daily basis and work with their other coaches to plan and organize practice sessions. The head coach will determine the system of play to be used on all teams within their program.
Professional Development and Leadership. The coach will remain educated on techniques and knowledge associated with their sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The coach will study the rules and regulations associated with their sport. The coach will read and understand the rules and regulations of their respective league: Maryland Independent Athletic Association (MIAA - Boys League), girls sports: Eastern Shore Interscholastic Athletic Conference (ESIAC - Girls League), Maryland Interscholastic Sailing Association League (MDISA - Sailing) and USRowing - Crew.
Program Promotion. The coach will promote their sport within the school and in the community. Scores and contest-related information will be reported to designated media.
Standard of Care. The coach is expected to partner with the Athletic Dept. to help provide safety training relative to their sport to all participants and assistant coaches. They are to emphasize safety precautions at all times. The coach is expected to have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures. They should be able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.
Assistant Sailing Coach for Spring 2026
High school coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrated success in coaching at the high school level.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to relate and work with diverse groups.
- A contagious love for the game!
WORK SCHEDULE
February - May, Monday-Friday, times vary. Part-Time position with stipend of approximately $2,500, depending on experience.
APPLY
Interested candidates please send your resume and a cover letter to Athletic Director, Josh Breto: jbreto@gunston.org and Associate Athletic Director, Erin De Falco: edefalco@gunston.org
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professionalism. The coach is expected to exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors. The coach is expected to assume a major role in the molding of student athletes in their program and the school/community at large. The coach is expected to teach and develop basic fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior. Their approach is expected to be passionate whilst remaining positive. They are expected to be contemplative and fair-minded.
Sportsmanship and Ethics. The coach is expected to serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times. When faced with obstacles or losses, they are expected to handle each instance with grace, dignity, and pride. The coach must model and insist upon ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times.
Program Organization. The coach is expected to hold practice on a daily basis and work with their other coaches to plan and organize practice sessions. The head coach will determine the system of play to be used on all teams within their program.
Professional Development and Leadership. The coach will remain educated on techniques and knowledge associated with their sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The coach will study the rules and regulations associated with their sport. The coach will read and understand the rules and regulations of their respective league: Maryland Independent Athletic Association (MIAA - Boys League), girls sports: Eastern Shore Interscholastic Athletic Conference (ESIAC - Girls League), Maryland Interscholastic Sailing Association League (MDISA - Sailing) and USRowing - Crew.
Program Promotion. The coach will promote their sport within the school and in the community. Scores and contest-related information will be reported to designated media.
Standard of Care. The coach is expected to partner with the Athletic Dept. to help provide safety training relative to their sport to all participants and assistant coaches. They are to emphasize safety precautions at all times. The coach is expected to have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures. They should be able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.
Head Coach for our Varsity Pickleball Spring 2026
Gunston High school coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Professionalism. The head coach is expected to exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors. The head coach is expected to assume a major role in the molding of student athletes in their program and the school/community at large. The head coach is expected to teach and develop basic fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior. Their approach is expected to be passionate whilst remaining positive. They are expected to be contemplative and fair-minded.
- Sportsmanship and Ethics. The head coach is expected to serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times. When faced with obstacles or losses, they are expected to handle each instance with grace, dignity, and pride. The head coach must model and insist upon ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times.
- Program Organization. The head coach is expected to hold practice on a daily basis and work with their assistant coaches to plan and organize practice sessions. The head coach will determine the system of play to be used on all teams within their program.
- Professional Development and Leadership. The head coach will remain educated on techniques and knowledge associated with their sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
- Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The head coach will study the rules and regulations associated with their sport.
- Program Promotion. The head coach will promote their sport within the school and in the community. Scores and contest-related information will be reported to designated media.
- Standard of Care. The head coach is expected to partner with the Athletic Dept. to help provide safety training relative to their sport to all participants and assistant coaches. They are to emphasize safety precautions at all times. The head coach is expected to have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures. They should be able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrated success in coaching at the high school level.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to relate and work with diverse groups.
- A contagious love for the game!
WORK SCHEDULE
February 23rd - May 1st, Monday - Friday, 2:30PM-4:30PM for practices and 4:00PM start times for matches. Part-Time position with $3,500 stipend.
APPLY
Interested candidates please send your resume and a cover letter to Athletic Director, Josh Breto: jbreto@gunston.org
Part Time Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gunston recognizes diversity, equity, and inclusivity as fundamental to our learning community and integral to a comprehensive education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Gunston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.