Lower School Assistant Teacher

Friends’ Central School Overview

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 881 students in Nursery through grade 12. Located in the Philadelphia suburbs, the School has two campuses. The Middle & Upper Schools are located just outside of West Philadelphia in Wynnewood, and the Lower School is on our Old Gulph Road campus in the heart of Wynnewood. The Lower School has approximately 286 students.

The exceptional faculty at Friends’ Central offers a curriculum that cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of our students. Our pedagogy is grounded in continuing revelation, reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility. From Nursery to Grade 12, our students participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion. As they transform from playful children to skilled, self-possessed teenagers, they are always intellectually curious and engaged thinkers. Friends’ Central prepares graduates to succeed in college and in life.

Lower School Assistant Teacher

Friends’ Central School seeks a Lower School Assistant Teacher for a full-time ten (10) month position beginning immediately (November/December 2026). Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning; be highly motivated, hard-working, collaborative, and flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; show initiative; and have a sense of humor. This is a 10-month, exempt position and will be under the supervision of the Lower School Principal and Assistant Principal.

In addition to having the required professional and educational background, we seek a passionate, motivated, and energetic candidate.

Essential functions of the role include:

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher on planning curriculum and lessons
• Plan lessons and facilitate small group learning in partnership with Lead Teacher
• Assist the Lead Teacher with reviewing completed student work
• Supervise student transitions within and outside of the classroom
• Support the healthy social and emotional development of each child
• Develop positive working relationships with students and their families
• Provide careful supervision of students during snack, recess, and lunch
• Help the Lead Teacher set up, maintain, and clean up the classroom at the start and end of each year and each day
• Share responsibility for creating and updating classroom communication
• Assist the Lead Teacher in preparing for conferences and in writing report cards
• Attend faculty meetings and professional development days
• Actively participate on a school life committee to support the school’s commitment to continued learning and shared leadership
• Participate in extra duties either before or after school as needed; other duties as assigned

Ideal candidates will:

• Demonstrate an active and earnest commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including anti-bias and anti-racist practices
• Possess the willingness to partner with colleagues intentionally
• Show interest in learning about thematic teaching
• Exude the mindset of a lifelong learner
• Have an interest in Quaker education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• A passion for teaching and learning
• A desire to work with young children

Please apply here. The application will ask for a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. All applications should be completed by November 13, 2026.

Friends’ Central School seeks candidates with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning community, who will address issues of diversity, as well as enhance the Philosophy of Inclusivity and Awareness articulated in our Diversity Statement.