Posted: 21-Feb-25
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
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POSITION STATEMENT
Early Childhood Associate Teacher
Start Date: August 18, 2025
OVERVIEW
Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Early Childhood - 12th grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Early Childhood Associate Teacher within a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s identity as a Quaker school and pillars of social justice, social impact, and wholeness, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to hiring@brooklynfriends.org.
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THE POSITION
The BFS Early Childhood program provides a rich, child-centered curriculum that supports children’s learning styles and developmental readiness. Our program is committed to nurturing the gifts of each child and providing a warm, stimulating, and emotionally responsive environment where children feel free to explore the world around them. Reporting to the Head of Early Childhood & Lower School, the Early Childhood Associate Teacher works closely with the Early Childhood Head Teacher to plan, create, and implement curriculum; conduct ongoing assessment of students; engage in active and open communication with families about children’s progress; and communicate and collaborate with their Early Childhood colleagues. Early Childhood Associate Teachers work as members of both a classroom team and the Early Childhood team, respect the children in their care, and maintain welcoming and respectful partnership with all BFS families. Applicants should have a passion for working with young children in play-based environments. All Early Childhood teachers are expected to be active community members and lifelong learners engaged in the support and care of the full school community.
This position reports to the Head of Early Childhood & Lower School.
Qualifications and Characteristics Sought:
- Bachelor’s degree (Required)
- Possesses, currently pursuing, or intending to begin work towards an advanced degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) (Preferred)
- Has experience working with young children
- Approaches work with flexibility, patience, and a willingness to learn
- Demonstrates cultural competency and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Brings a passion and desire to create a joyful learning environment
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Support, collaborate, and participate fully with the Head Teacher for a Early Childhood class
- Collaboratively partner with the Early Childhood Head Teacher in curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment
- Assist with classroom management, including the modeling and support of prosocial behavior
- Support all aspects of the development of students, with a focus on students’ social / emotional development
- Work collaboratively with the Early Childhood colleague body including specialists
- Maintain warm and open communication with families
- Participate in daily maintenance of the classrooms
- Engage in duties and care for the school community
Physical Requirements of the Job:
- Must be able to work in an office environment including prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
- Must be able to stand, bend over, twist and reach to access file cabinets, bookshelves and navigate office and workstation spaces.
- Must be able to ambulate through a classroom setting, including walking up stairs.
- Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40lbs in the case of emergency.
Union Status: Union
Salary Range:$58,769 - $60,400
This salary range represents the expected annual salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.
- Benefits: Colleagues may be eligible to participate in employment benefits including, but not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Benefits are subject to change at any time, and are subject to applicable plan documents.
To apply, please provide the following:
- Cover letter addressed to Kristin Brady, Head of Early Childhood and Lower School. Along with punctuating your interest and experience, your cover letter should also address how you feel that your professional journey aligns with our school’s Quaker values and pillars of social justice, social impact, and wholeness.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- List of three references (with emails, phone numbers, and relationship to you). References will not be contacted without candidate knowledge and consent.
- Completed online application.
Please email the above attachments as a single PDF to hiring@brooklynfriends.org and kbrady@brooklynfriends.org and put Early Childhood Associate Teacher in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed.
Brooklyn Friends School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
We appreciate your interest in employment at Brooklyn Friends School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.