Join Our Team as an Assistant PreK Teacher at Princeton Friends School!

Are you a caring, curious, and collaborative educator who delights in the wonder of young children and the power of play? Do you thrive in community, enjoy being outdoors in all seasons, and believe that every child deserves to be known and valued? If so, you might be the assistant teacher we’re looking for.

At Princeton Friends School, all of our faculty work collaboratively to actively bring to life our school’s mission:

Drawing on a rich tradition of Quaker values and practices, Princeton Friends School is committed to creating a diverse, vibrant learning community in which young people engage their natural curiosity, discover and express their individual voices and gifts, acquire intellectual, physical, artistic, and life skills, and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

As the Assistant PreK Teacher, you’ll support our founding PreK program and play a vital role in helping our youngest learners grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Lead PreK Teacher and working closely with the Lower School team, you will:

• Collaborate daily with the Lead Teacher to implement a joyful, play-based curriculum for children ages 3.5–5
  
  
• Nurture a welcoming and inclusive classroom where all children feel safe, loved, and celebrated for who they are
  
  
• Help set up, support, and clean up learning activities both indoors and outdoors—including in rain, snow, or sun!
  
  
• Guide students through routines and transitions with patience, empathy, and consistency
  
  
• Support small-group and individual learning experiences across academic and social-emotional domains
  
  
• Model kindness, flexibility, and curiosity in your interactions with students, families, and colleagues
  
  
• Partner with the Lead Teacher and families to support each child’s growth and development
  
  
• Take part in school life—staff meetings, professional development, school-wide events, and more
  
  

What You Bring:

You are someone who:

• Has experience working with young children in a classroom, childcare, or camp setting
  
  
• Holds or is working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Associate’s degree or higher preferred)
  
  
• Loves and respects children and believes in the importance of play and relationship-based teaching
  
  
• Is reliable, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a close-knit teaching team
  
  
• Is excited to be outdoors in all seasons—digging, exploring, building, and getting muddy!
  
  
• Is interested in learning about Quaker values and how they show up in a school setting
  
  
• Is open to training and growth opportunities related to child development, social-emotional learning, and early literacy and math programs
  
  
• Is comfortable using (or willing to learn) basic technology tools to support learning and communication
  
  
• Holds or is willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
  
  
• Speaks Spanish or Mandarin (a plus!)
  
  

Compensation:

• $25,000–$35,000 commensurate with education and experience
  
  
• Benefits package for full-time 10-month staff (40 hours/week), including:
  
  
• Health Insurance
  
  
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
  
• Retirement: partial employer match
  
  
• Tuition Remission: 90% remission for employees’ children enrolled at Princeton Friends School
  
  
• Childcare Benefits
  
  
• Professional Development
  
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
  
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to:

• Move actively around a preschool classroom and outdoor campus
  
  
• Frequently sit on the floor or low chairs, stand, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds
  
  
• Engage in outdoor play and exploration in a range of weather conditions
  
  

To Apply:

At Princeton Friends School, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where all students, educators, and staff can learn, grow, and thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage those who are underrepresented in schools to apply. We also offer accommodations throughout the hiring process—just let us know what you need.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to jobs@princetonfriends.org. Include the title of the position in the subject line and let us know where you found the job posting in your cover letter. Please send all documents in PDF format.

This position requires the ability to:

• Move actively around a preschool classroom and outdoor campus
  
• Frequently sit on the floor or low chairs, stand, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds
  
• Engage in outdoor play and exploration in a range of weather conditions
  

About Princeton Friends School

Drawing on a rich tradition of Quaker values and practices, Princeton Friends School is committed to creating a diverse, vibrant learning community in which young people engage their natural curiosity; discover and express their individual voices and gifts; acquire intellectual, physical, artistic, and life skills; and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. Princeton Friends both prepares students for the world that is and models possibilities for the society that these young people will one day help to create.

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