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Plymouth Meeting Friends School is seeking Assistant Teachers for the 2026–2027 school year to support students and lead teachers across our early childhood and lower elementary programs. Assistant Teachers play an essential role in fostering students’ academic, social, and emotional growth in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment rooted in Quaker values.
Positions may be part-time or full-time, depending on grade-level placement. Schedules may include morning classroom support (7:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.) or full-day classroom responsibilities (7:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), as well as recess duties, faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, field trips, and professional development days.
Position Description
Assistant Teachers are vital members of the Plymouth Meeting Friends School faculty. They work closely with lead teachers to support all aspects of classroom life and help create a collaborative, engaging learning environment for students.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with lead teachers to deliver a highly interactive and integrated academic program
- Supporting instruction across subject areas, including literacy, math, science, social studies, and enrichment activities
- Leading small group lessons, literature groups, and learning activities
- Assisting with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, and classroom preparation
- Supporting formal and informal student assessments
- Co-leading learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom
- Supporting students’ social-emotional development and helping students navigate academic and social challenges
- Helping maintain a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
Depending on classroom placement, Assistant Teachers may support preschool programs grounded in play-based learning with academic intention or elementary classrooms focused on inquiry-based and experiential learning. Ideal candidates are joyful educators who understand child development and are passionate about supporting students at various developmental stages.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Experience supporting children with effective communication and conflict resolution strategies
- Familiarity with progressive education practices, including inquiry-based learning and workshop models
- Ability to support diverse learning styles
- Enthusiasm for working in a creative, dynamic, values-based learning community
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, or a related field)
- At least one year of classroom experience preferred
- Familiarity with the use and integration of technology in the classroom
- Strong alignment with Quaker testimonies and progressive education philosophy and practice
- Commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive school community
We actively seek candidates who reflect the rich diversity of our school community.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following materials to pmfs@pmfs1780.org:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Statement of educational philosophy
- Three professional references with contact information
About Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Position: Science Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6
Part Time, Salaried: The position includes four (4) 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 school community events. The position includes benefits.
Position Description: PMFS seeks a part-time (80% FTE) Science Teacher for our Pre-K (ages 3 - 4) through 6th Grade students. The Science Teacher is a member of the Specials team.
The Science Teacher is an enthusiastic educator with the ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging for young learners by delivering an active, integrated curriculum. They have experience planning and delivering curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and engaging for each grade-level and can differentiate teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse learning needs and interests of all students. By incorporating creativity and flexibility in designing and adapting science curriculum and activities, the Science Teacher fosters a culture of curiosity, inquiry and experimentation that boosts students’ interest in science and the natural world through hands-on exploration and experiential learning.
They facilitate active learning through experiments, investigations, projects, and real-world applications in alignment with relevant science standards and the school’s educational philosophy.
The Science Teacher builds a safe and trusting learning environment and cultivates a classroom culture where all students see themselves as capable scientists. They work closely with PMFS colleagues in a joyful, adaptive community, facilitating social emotional learning and supporting a schoolwide culture of belonging.
The ideal candidate is a passionate, flexible educator who has experience teaching and working with elementary school aged children; the ability to work with students ages 3-11; and a keen understanding of the developmental needs of a range of students. Enthusiasm for hands-on science, working with children and a love of the outdoors is critical to the position. 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.
Qualifications: a Bachelor’s degree in education and/or science. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 3 years teaching elementary-aged children. A qualified candidate has demonstrated mastery of basic knowledge and skills required for science instruction, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational and classroom management skills.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of philosophy and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references to pmfs@pmfs1780.org