What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher position at Plymouth Meeting Friends School?
2150 Butler Pike | Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 | 610.828.2288
Plymouth Meeting Friends School provides an education based on the Quaker belief that there is that of God in everyone. Through its nurturing environment, the school offers an intellectually challenging and creative academic program to a diverse student body. Supported by adults who model respect and understanding, students reach toward individual strengths as responsible members of a community of learners.
Position: Assistant Teacher: Pre-Kindergarten (Preschool: 3 & 4 year olds)
Full Time, Salaried: The position includes five full days per week in the classroom (7:45am-3:30pm), as well as recess duties, faculty meetings and additional time outside of this schedule for parent teacher conferences and school events. The position includes benefits.
Position Description: Plymouth Meeting Friends School is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Pre-Kindergarten class. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher, the Pre-K Assistant Teacher supports and engages in the creation and execution of the preschool program grounded in play with academic intention. They have experience and comfort with social-emotional community-building strategies and techniques, as well as with supporting preschool-aged children in using tools for effective communication and conflict resolution. Assistant teachers are vital members of the PMFS faculty who are committed to and interested in working in a creative, dynamic, values-based learning community. They serve as an important part of a two-person teaching team and support the Lead Teacher in all classroom endeavors. They work directly with students and collaborate with the Lead Teacher to offer a rich social, play-based atmosphere carefully planned to provide exploration, discovery and skill development.
The ideal candidate is joyful about teaching and working with preschool age children and demonstrates eagerness and passion for the developmental stages of the youngest PMFS learners. Essential competencies include familiarity with best practices in progressive early childhood education, emergent learning and supporting diverse learning styles.
Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or early elementary education is required. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of one year of preschool classroom experience. A strong alignment with Quaker testimonies and progressive education—in philosophy and teaching practice- - is expected. We actively seek candidates who reflect the rich diversity of our school community.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,500.00 - $38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Private school
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31,500 - $38,000