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The heart of our educational program is the study and practice of ethics, which prepares us — and compels us — to take care of our world, ourselves, and each other.

Learn about the ECFS experience by exploring our admissions hub, discovering who we are, and experiencing our four divisions.

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We are a vibrant educational community, rooted in ethics and passionate about changing the world. Learn more about our mission, our leadership, and our future.
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November 25, 2025
Fieldston Middle students participate in dance portion of Project Arts class.
Empowering Teachers to Support Students’ Executive Functioning
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November 25, 2025
Fieldston Lower teacher guides student with a smile in the classroom.
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Fieldston Upper’s City Semester Students Capture NYC Onscreen
Article
November 25, 2025
Fieldston Middle students participate in dance portion of Project Arts class.
A New Academic Experience for Fieldston Middle 6th Graders
Article
November 25, 2025
Fieldston Lower teacher guides student with a smile in the classroom.
Empowering Teachers to Support Students’ Executive Functioning
Article
November 25, 2025
ECFS Middle Schoolers on outdoor field trip
From Ashokan to Boston: Experiential Learning Across All ECFS Divisions
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October 31, 2025
Fieldston Science Bulletin online publication
A New Platform for ECFS Scientists
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October 31, 2025
Ethical Culture Fieldston School 5th Graders read in the library.
Summer Reading at ECFS Fosters Lifelong Reading Engagement
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September 30, 2025
Two Ethical Culture Fieldston School 2nd Graders on the first day of school
ECFS Faculty and Staff Share Back-to-School Advice
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September 30, 2025
Campus shot of the ECFS Quad during fall
How FAN Strengthens the ECFS Community
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September 30, 2025

Ethical Culture Fieldston School offers a world-class progressive education in Pre-K–12th Grade at two historic campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx. The core of our educational program is the study and practice of ethics, which prepares us — and compels us — to take care of our world, ourselves, and each other.


ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.

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