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PRESCHOOL TEACHER

United Friends School, a small Quaker school serving students from preschool through 8th grade, is seeking a warm, creative, and intentional Preschool Teacher to join our nurturing early childhood team.

We are looking for an educator who understands that play is the foundation of learning and that a child’s natural curiosity, imagination, and need for connection should guide the curriculum. Our ideal candidate brings a deep respect for children’s voices, values hands-on exploration, and sees the classroom as a living environment where wonder, inquiry, and joy thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Create a developmentally appropriate, emergent curriculum based on students’ interests and needs
Foster a play-based learning environment where social-emotional development is central
Integrate nature, art, music, movement, and storytelling into daily experiences
Collaborate with colleagues and families to support each child’s growth
Document learning through observation, reflection, and creative assessment strategies
Model and incorporate Quaker testimonies (simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship) into classroom life
Support an inclusive, diverse classroom community where all children feel seen and valued

Qualifications:

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (or working toward one)
Experience working with 3- and 4-year-olds in a preschool setting
Knowledge of child development, play-based pedagogy, and emergent curriculum
Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Familiarity with Quaker values or willingness to learn and embrace them

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, educational philosophy statement, and contact information for three professional references to

Ann Manta, Associate Head of School: amanta@unitedfriendsschool.org.

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

United Friends School, a small Quaker school rooted in the values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship, is seeking a joyful, reflective, and energetic Elementary Classroom Teacher to join our vibrant learning community.

We are looking for an educator who believes that learning is an active, hands-on process and is excited to co-create an environment where curiosity is nurtured, questions are welcomed, and students are empowered to explore the world around them. The ideal candidate embraces a project-based, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and isn’t afraid to get messy—whether that means digging in the garden, building prototypes, or collaborating with students on meaningful inquiries that connect to real-world challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement a responsive, progressive curriculum that supports the developmental needs of elementary learners
Use a studio/workshop approach to literacy, grounded Science of Reading and a deep understanding of emergent and early literacy practices
Employ a hands-on, problem-solving approach to mathematics using manipulatives and real-life contexts
Facilitate inquiry-driven science and social studies units rooted in project-based learning
Utilize standardized, non-standardized, formative, and performance-based assessment strategies
Foster strong partnerships with families and maintain open, compassionate communication
Collaborate with colleagues to support an integrated, inclusive, and equitable learning environment
Integrate technology in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways
Commit to ongoing professional growth with a focus on social justice, cultural competence, and inclusive practices
Actively engage with and model Quaker testimonies in classroom practice and school life

Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the elementary level, preferably in progressive or independent schools
A passion for inquiry-based, experiential learning
Strong classroom management grounded in respect, relationships, and reflection
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education
Comfort and familiarity with Quaker values and practices (experience in a Quaker school is a plus)