Friends School Haverford seeks a warm, reflective, and collaborative educator to serve as a Kindergarten Teacher (maternity leave replacement) from September 2026 through January 2027. The position includes a short overlap period with the returning teacher to support a smooth transition and the completion of mid-year student reports.

Rooted in Quaker values, Friends School Haverford is a small, nurturing school for young children where children are deeply known and learning is grounded in curiosity, relationship, and joyful discovery. Our kindergarten program blends strong academic foundations with play, inquiry, and social-emotional growth. Teachers design meaningful learning experiences that allow children to explore ideas deeply, ask questions, and develop confidence as learners and members of a caring community.

Responsibilities

The Kindergarten Teacher will:

Design and implement a developmentally appropriate program

• Plan and facilitate learning experiences that support early literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through play, inquiry, and exploration
• Use observation and assessment to support each child’s growth

Cultivate a warm classroom community

• Create a nurturing environment where children develop independence, empathy, and confidence
• Support children’s social-emotional development and problem-solving skills

Support foundational learning

• Guide children’s early literacy development through reading, writing, storytelling, and language-rich experiences
• Support mathematical thinking through hands-on exploration and small-group instruction

Partner with families

• Communicate regularly with families about children’s development and classroom experiences
• Participate in conferences and ongoing family engagement

Collaborate with colleagues

• Work closely with the kindergarten team, specialist teachers, and school leadership
• Participate in faculty meetings and collaborative planning

Participate in the life of the school

• Supervise students during lunch and recess
• Contribute positively to the collaborative and reflective culture of the school

Our Community

Friends School Haverford believes diversity is an essential aspect of education and community life. We welcome faculty, staff, and students of all races, religions, genders, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, family structures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

To Apply

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

Strong candidates will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education (advanced degree preferred)
• Experience teaching kindergarten or early elementary students
• A strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Experience supporting early literacy and numeracy development
• A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills
• Interest in inquiry-based, project-based, or emergent curriculum approaches
• An appreciation for Quaker values and education

About Friends School Haverford

Friends School Haverford, founded by Haverford Monthly Meeting, serves students ages 1 to 6 on a 5-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 schools.

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