Haddonfield Friends School is seeking qualified candidates for an assistant teacher position in the Early Childhood Center/Pre-K for maternity leave coverage from Sept. 3- Dec. 2025. Salary range: $17.- $20. /hr.
Qualified candidates will have an understanding of and affinity for Quaker philosophy. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, supporting the lead teacher with small group instruction, one-on-one student support, preparation for class projects, supporting toileting and hygiene needs, and classroom organization and management. Other duties may include overseeing lunch, recess, and arrival, and substituting when necessary.

Strong Candidates will bring:

• Experience in the early childhood classroom
• A commitment to health and safety best practices, including the ability to gently and effectively maintain safety guidelines and protocols
• Openness to collaboration and planning with the Lead Teacher, ECC colleagues and faculty across all grade levels
• Patience, along with a genuine understanding of child development and respectful behavior management strategies
• A rich repertoire of teaching strategies to address a variety of learning styles and needs
• Strong communication skills
• Strong technology skills and experience with technology integration in the classroom
• Commitment to continuous professional learning, including understanding and application of current research
• Ability to teach to the whole child, including enthusiasm for inquiry and project-based learning
• An ability to meet varied tasks and responsibilities with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, cooperation, and humor

Applicants should supply the following:

A cover letter to Matthew Sharp, Head of School; resume/curriculum vitae; statement of educational philosophy; and list of 3 references or three letters of recommendation, to: employment@hfsfriends.org (Include ‘ECC/Pre-K Assistant Teacher – Maternity Leave’ in the subject line)

Extended Day staff members needed for a PreK through 8th grade Quaker school. Interested candidates should enjoy working with children of a variety of ages; possess good communication skills; demonstrate strong leadership/classroom management techniques; model problem solving and peer mediation techniques; initiate and supervise outdoor activities and creative projects; be reliable and prompt. Guaranteed 12-15 hours per week. 

Experience working with children is necessary; college degree or degree candidate is preferred but not required. 

Applicants should supply the following:

A cover letter to Matthew Sharp, Head of School; resume/curriculum vitae; and list of 3 references or three letters of recommendation, to:

employment@hfsfriends.org   (Include ‘Extended Day Staff’ in the subject line.)

Substitute teachers needed for a Pre-K through 8th grade Quaker school. Teaching certificate, substitute certificate and/or degree and extensive experience with children preferred.

Applicants should supply the following:

A cover letter, resume and three references (or three names and contact information) to be emailed to:

employment@hfsfriends.org (Include ‘Substitute Teacher’ in the subject line.)