2026-27 School Year Employment Opportunities
5-Morning Assistant Teacher
As-Needed Substitute Teachers
Fairville Friends School is a Quaker preschool with an emphasis on learning through play. Fairville Friends School seeks an enthusiastic and creative person who loves working with children to serve as a part-time preschool teaching assistant for the 2026-27 school year. We are also adding candidates to our substitute roster. Sometimes we know our needs for in advance, but often these are early-morning calls for help.
Our Mission
Fairville Friends School seeks spiritual and intellectual growth by fostering an appreciation of nature, celebrating diversity, and encouraging self-expression through the arts. The school embraces the Quaker vision of education through simplicity, kindness, respect for all living things, and a deep concern for the whole child. By allowing each child's Inner Light to shine, the school reflects the core belief of the Religious Society of Friends: that there is that of God in everyone.
Position Responsibilities
We are seeking responsible, reliable caregivers to serve as an assistant teacher supporting the lead classroom teacher five mornings a week. This salaried position is part-time from 8:15-12:30 or 1pm each weekday. Assistant teachers participate fully in the life of the school, including attending fundraising and other events, and participating in staff meetings. This role requires full participation in the physical aspects of working with young children in an active, outdoor, nature-based setting. We look for staff who show an interest in Quaker education, appreciation for the role of art in learning, and a love of nature.
It is preferred that assistant teachers will have experience working with young children and/or possess a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood or a related field. Other requirements include:
Experience with and love of young children.
Patience, compassion, and sense of humor.
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Appreciation of the natural world, including animals. .
A broad repertoire of strategies to work with children with diverse needs and abilities.
Excitement about working closely and collaboratively with other staff members.
A high level of interest in and willingness to learn about Quaker education.
We look for staff who love working with young children, and who appreciate the value of play both inside the classroom and in the great outdoors. All substitutes are required to complete all federal and Pennsylvania state clearances and trainings required for working in a school setting.
If you are interested in supporting our classrooms, please email your resume and a letter of introduction to our Head of School, Maia Tolsdorf, maia@fairvillefriends.org. To learn more about Fairville, please visit our website: fairvillefriends.org.
Statement of Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination: At Fairville Friends School, we are guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in everyone. We aspire to create a community that embraces and is strengthened by diversity, where all can feel a sense of belonging. Fairville Friends School, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any legally protected class status in the administration of its educational policies, extracurricular activities, scholarships, personnel policies, and other school-administered programs.