Part-time Lead Preschool Teacher

Gwynedd Friends School seeks a dedicated, experienced preschool teacher to join our school community as a teacher of 3 year olds beginning in late August 2023. Gwynedd Friends School is a Quaker preschool with an emphasis on learning through play and inquiry.

Position Responsibilities

Major responsibilities for the position include planning and implementing a creative, dynamic

classroom program with daily learning activities; establishing a classroom culture that supports

children socially, emotionally, and academically; working collaboratively and cooperatively with

families, faculty, and staff. Strong candidates should have:

•  a BA or BS in Education or a related field. An Early Childhood specific certification oradvanced degree is preferred.
• teaching experience in related age groups and subject
• strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• an interest in and capability to work, plan, and implement play-based learning initiatives and outdoor explorations as an extension of the classroom;
• a broad repertoire of strategies to teach children with diverse learning styles;
• strong organizational skills;
• excitement about working closely and collaboratively with other educators;
• a high level of interest in and willingness to learn about Quaker education;
• Comfort with spending blocks of time outside, exploring and playing as an extension to classroom learning.

Teachers participate fully in the life of the School, including facilitating outdoor play in different weather conditions, planning, participating in school events, conducting family conferences, writing reports, participating in faculty and team meetings, and other related activities. Hours for Preschool teachers are from 8:30-12:15 daily*.

Along with the salaried position, there is an option to participate in a matching retirement plan and Gwynedd Friends School supports professional growth through providing opportunities to participate in professional development workshops throughout the year.

Candidates of color and LGBTQIA candidates encouraged to apply. 

Gwynedd Friends School Inclusion and Diversity statement:

We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of Equality, Integrity, Peace, and Community. We seek to

“grow into” closer and closer observance of these ideals. We welcome and celebrate diversity in

individuals and in families in all constituencies in our school. Our teachers encourage each child to

learn to respect their own Light Within while also respecting the equally brilliant Light in others.