About Us
Employment
"I've learned more from my colleagues than I have at any point in my own education and professional development. They inspire me and make me better." -- Current LFCDS Teacher
Working at Lake Forest Country Day is not only a challenging endeavor, but also a rewarding and fulfilling experience as a whole. Our faculty and staff resemble hard-working professionals who dedicate great time and effort toward educating the whole student, enhancing the School's community spirit, and maintaining faculty-parent transparency.
We provide our employees with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and continued support for professional development.
The following opportunities are currently available at Lake Forest Country Day School:
Opportunities
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Advancement & Athletics Operations Assistant
Read MoreThe Advancement & Athletics Operations Associate provides essential administrative, logistical, and coordination support across the LFCDS Advancement team and Athletic department.
For Advancement, this role ensures that processes, people, and programs are well-organized and well-supported, allowing all members of the Advancement staff and volunteers to focus on relationship-building, strategy, and impact. -
Associate Director of Community Philanthropy
Read MoreThe Associate Director of Community Philanthropy is responsible for building and sustaining a culture of philanthropy across the school community. This position plays a central role in all giving efforts—including active campaigns, the annual giving fund, as well as the school’s annual Auction—while stewarding meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and families. -
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Extended School Day Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Extended School Day Assistant to join our dynamic team. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our school program in a Pre-K-8 environment and ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for young learners after the school day. The successful candidate will assist in the classroom, facilitate smooth transitions, and serve as an assistant on the Extended School Program team.Read More -
Learning Specialist
Read MoreLake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS) seeks a talented and dedicated full-time Learning Specialist, starting in August 2026. This qualified candidate will join the Student Support team in providing research-based specialized instruction to students with a diverse range of learning needs and learning differences. -
Spanish Teacher
Read MoreWe are seeking a dynamic and engaging Spanish teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Our program includes FLES instruction in Senior Kindergarten and Grade 3, as well as communicative, acquisition-focused instruction in Grades 5–8. -
Substitute Teachers
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LFCDS welcomes resumes from individuals interested in substitute teaching in our Early Chlldhood Development (Preschool, Junior, and Senior Kindergarten), Lower (1–4), and Upper (5–8) Schools during the current academic year. Candidates should submit a resume along with a cover letter that includes an indication of the specific grade levels and/or subject areas in which they would like to be considered.
Internships
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Designer-in-Residence Internship
Read MoreLake Forest Country Day School seeks a Junior or Senior undergraduate student for a semester-long unpaid internship based out of our Innovation Space. The ideal candidate is an expert in their area of design (physical, digital, or otherwise!) and is comfortable with sharing their expertise across the LFCDS community. -
Innovation Advancement Internship
Read MoreLake Forest Country Day School seeks a Junior or Senior undergraduate student for a semester-long unpaid internship based out of our Technology Department. The ideal candidate is interested in a career in marketing or development. -
Non-Profit Data Integration Specialist Internship
Read MoreLake Forest Country Day School seeks a Junior or Senior undergraduate student for a semester-long “Non-Profit Data Integration Specialist” unpaid internship based out of our Informational Technology Office. The ideal candidate is an expert in data analysis with a strong ability to communicate information.
A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8.
Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
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Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
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