Westtown School is seeking a full-time Lower School Assistant Teacher for our Primary Circle (Pre-K and Kindergarten) classrooms to begin in late August 2025. 

Primary Circle Assistant Teachers are part of a dynamic teaching team consisting of three lead teachers and three assistant teachers for three classrooms, each with combined Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. Assistant teachers support students' social-emotional and academic growth and development, working directly with students and collaborating with teachers to deliver a well-integrated foundational program for our youngest learners. Ideal candidates will clearly demonstrate a passion and joy for working with early childhood students, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work effectively in a shared classroom environment.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker co-educational, pre-K to 12 college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers a program where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Helps create a warm and welcoming learning environment;
• Supports students’ social-emotional and identity development;
• Contributes to building and sustaining an inclusive community and a program that reflects diverse cultures and perspectives;
• Facilitates student learning by supporting lead teachers in the implementation of curriculum;
• Independently teaches small groups of students or works with students one-on-one;
• Leads classroom instruction in the absence of a lead teacher;
• Assists in student assessment and record-keeping and attends some parent conferences with lead teachers;
• Helps prepare materials and classroom environment;
• Engages in and supervises grade-level and divisional community responsibilities as assigned (e.g., arrival/dismissal, snack/lunch, recess);
• Chaperones field trips and school outings;
• Attends faculty meetings and contributes to faculty committees;
• Enthusiastically seeks out and participates in both school-sponsored and self-selected professional development opportunities to grow as an instructional leader and community member;
• Communicates effectively with all constituents – students, colleagues, administrators, and parents/guardians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education preferred, or a bachelor’s degree with some educational/student-centered coursework;
• Experience working with young children in a group setting;
• Demonstrated passion and joy for working with early childhood students;
• Some knowledge of child development and a commitment to social-emotional learning, differentiated instruction, and inquiry- and project-based teaching;
• Strong speaking, writing, and listening skills;
• Strong collaboration skills with a team-oriented spirit and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community;
• Familiarity with Google products and ability to integrate technology into best teaching practices;
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive Quaker pedagogy based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;
• Strong affinity for the mission of Westtown School and an appreciation for Quaker values and how these inform community processes and interactions.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the faculty employment portal.

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