Employment Opportunities
Friends School Haverford is a Quaker school rooted in the values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We seek educators and staff who are committed to nurturing children with care, curiosity, and respect, and to contributing to a joyful, reflective, and relationship-centered school community.
Every employee at Friends School Haverford is a valued member of the life of the school, helping to create an environment where children feel known, supported, and inspired to grow.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, affordable dental coverage, a 401 (k) program, and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Friends School Haverford is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The School makes employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and institutional needs.
The School does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Friends School Haverford seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Job Listings
Early Childhood Education Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement) Pre School August-March
- Location: Friends School Haverford
- Start Date: August 2026
XD Staffmember (Extended Day)
- Role Overview: Provide a nurturing, safe, and engaging afternoon environment for children in our Extended Day program. You will work with either our toddlers (ages 1–2) or preschool–kindergarten classes (ages 3–6).
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (flexible on the number of days you choose to work).
- Compensation: $21/hour.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in early childhood education (ECE) is preferred.
- Key Responsibilities: Supervise children during afternoon activities, foster positive social interactions, assist with snack time and cleanup, and ensure smooth afternoon transitions for families.
Discovery Day Teacher
- Role Overview: Act as a dynamic day camp teacher on select school-year closure dates, leading fun, hands-on activities for children when regular classes are not in session.
- Schedule: Variable dates based on our school-year closure calendar. You can pick and choose the exact days that fit your personal schedule!
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Full day) or 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Half day).
- Compensation: $21/hour.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in early childhood education (ECE) is preferred.
- Key Responsibilities: Facilitate engaging camp-style activities, crafts, and games, maintain a safe environment, and provide a welcoming, energetic experience for participating children.
Guest Teacher (Substitute)
- Role Overview: Step in as a flexible substitute teacher across any of our classrooms (1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, preschool, pre-K, kindergarten) or as an enrichment teacher (PE, art, science, etc.).
- Schedule: On-call / variable dates. You will be contacted by the Director of Operations as soon as an absence is reported.
- Hours: 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM.
- Compensation: $165 per day for coverage over 5 hours; $20/hour for assignments lasting less than 5 hours.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in early childhood education (ECE) is preferred.
- Key Responsibilities: Follow existing lesson plans, maintain classroom consistency and safety, and ensure a positive, stable learning environment during the regular teacher’s absence.
Extended Day Program Manager
- Role Overview: Take leadership in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Extended Day program, ensuring a structured, high-quality experience for both staff and students. (Starting Dec 2026 / Jan 2027)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM (Must be available all 5 days per week).
- Compensation: $25/hour.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in early childhood education (ECE) is preferred.
- Key Responsibilities: Manage daily program operations, oversee staff scheduling and support, and serve as the primary on-site point of contact for afternoon parent pickups.