Kindergarten Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)

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 parent-teacher conferences and other family events

• BA or MA in Early Childhood Education or related field
• 3+ years of experience teaching kindergarten or a related grade level
• Strong understanding of child development and learning theory
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team