Career Center

Friends School Haverford seeks a dedicated, experienced Early Childhood teacher to join our Early Childhood program beginning immediately for the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year. Major responsibilities include planning and implementing a creative, dynamic classroom program; establishing a classroom culture that supports children socially, emotionally, and academically; working collaboratively and cooperatively with families, faculty, and staff; and partnering with other teachers and specialists to implement best practices.  

Teachers participate fully in the life of the School, including covering lunch and recess, participating in admissions-related events, writing reports, and other related activities. All teachers are members of a faculty committee and engage in at least one other activity/job that benefits the school community, as determined by the Head of School.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to resumes@friendshaverford.org. 

Strong candidates will have:

• a BA or BS in Education or a related field. An Early Childhood specific certification or advanced degree is preferred;
• a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in related age groups and subjects
• excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• the interest in and capability to work, plan, and implement project-based learning initiatives;
• a broad repertoire of strategies to teach children with diverse learning styles;
• excellent organizational skills;
• excitement about working closely and collaboratively with other educators;
• a high level of interest in Quaker education.

About Friends School Haverford

Friends School Haverford, founded by Haverford Monthly Meeting, serves students in nursery school through fifth grade, on a five-acre campus in Haverford, PA. Our school community is characterized by diversity in belief, ethnicity, and socio-economic background. We emphasize the Quaker values of integrity, service, simplicity, equality, community, and peaceful conflict resolution. Our program is rooted in the traditions of academic learning, child development, intellectual growth, artistic expression, and service to others. Our graduates are well prepared to continue their learning and leadership in a wide variety of Friends, independent, and public middle schools.

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