Princeton, New Jersey
Stirling, New Jersey
Posted: 17-Jun-26
Location: Haddonfield, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: ECC26
HADDONFIELD FRIENDS SCHOOL
Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033
| Haddonfield Friends School continues a 250 year tradition of educating a diverse population in the Quaker tradition. The School currently enrolls students aged 2 through grade 8. |
Early Childhood Teacher (3-4 yr old program) – Full Time
Haddonfield Friends School is seeking qualified candidates for an early childhood teacher position in our 3- or 4- year- old programs beginning September 2026. The qualified applicant will have an understanding of and strong affinity for Quaker philosophy, and will work collaboratively with colleagues.
Strong candidates will bring:
- 1-3 years lead teaching experience in early childhood classrooms
- A genuine understanding of child development and respectful behavior management techniques
- A rich repertoire of teaching strategies to address a variety of learning styles and needs
- Openness to collaboration and planning with the colleagues across grade levels
- Strong communication skills with colleagues, parents, and students
- Ability to teach to the whole child, including enthusiasm for inquiry and project-based learning
- Patience, along with a genuine understanding of child development and respectful behavior management strategies
- Commitment to continuous professional learning, including understanding and application of current research
- A commitment to health and safety best practices, including the ability to gently and effectively maintain safety guidelines and protocols
- An ability to meet varied tasks and responsibilities with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, cooperation, and humor
Applicants should supply the following:
A cover letter to Matthew Sharp, Head of School; resume/curriculum vitae; statement of educational philosophy; and list of 3 references or three letters of recommendation, to: employment@hfsfriends.org (Include ‘ECC Teacher Position’ in the subject line)
