Careers

Lancaster Friends School seeks a dedicated, passionate, and dynamic early childhood educator for a multiage classroom who is excited to be part of a young school. Major responsibilities include planning and implementing a creative, constructivist classroom program with daily lessons in literacy and mathematics; teaching anti-racism and integrating social justice into the curriculum; establishing a classroom culture that supports children socially, emotionally, and academically; creating an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment; working collaboratively and cooperatively with families, faculty, and staff; and partnering with other teachers and specialists to implement best practices. 

Strong candidates will have:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with children in preschool (ages 3-5), preferably in multi age settings

• A passion for social justice

• Experience or training in teaching to neurodiverse students

• Facility with a broad range of pedagogical practices and programs (including reading comprehension, writing, spelling, number sense, problem-solving, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, community building, etc.)

• An interest in and capability to work, plan, and implement cross-curricular, project-based learning opportunities

• A broad repertoire of strategies to teach children with diverse learning styles

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excitement about working closely and collaboratively with other educators

• Experience teaching in a religiously and culturally diverse setting

• A high level of interest in Quaker education and Montessori philosophy

Responsibilities Include:

• Developing meaningful, cross-curricular, project-based learning experiences

• Implementing a rich social-emotional curriculum

• Monitoring student progress closely and being responsive to children's needs

• Actively collaborating with colleagues and reflecting on one's own practice

• Communicating clearly and effectively to parents about students' strengths and areas of challenge

• Promoting the school and our mission on social media

• Some before and after school childcare responsibilities

Full-time teachers participate fully in the life of the School, including covering lunch and recess, planning and attending field trips, participating in admissions-related events, writing reports, and other related activities. All teachers are members of a faculty committee and engage in at least one other activity/job that benefits the school community, as determined by the Head of School.

LFS was founded in 2021 in order to seek a more peaceful world through education. The school is grounded in Quaker values and the pursuit of social justice. Our child-centered, query-based curriculum promotes critical thinking skills, respectful discussion and group work, reflection, and connection to the broader community and world.

Lancaster Friends School seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. LFS believes diversity is an essential aspect of our lives and education, and we welcome faculty, staff, and students of any race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, family structure, and socio-economic background.

Lancaster Friends School offers a salary appropriate to qualifications and experience, health insurance, retirement plan, and tuition benefit in a supportive and collaborative educational community.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to acarty@lancasterfriends.org.

Lancaster Friends School seeks experienced substitute teachers for preK through 8th grade. Qualified candidates should have an understanding of the cognitive and social-emotional development of elementary school children and be well-versed in interdisciplinary curriculum, project work, and anti-bias curriculum. 

Students at LFS are challenged to realize their intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual potential. A spirit of inquiry reigns in the classroom and students are encouraged to think creatively, to feel the condition of others, and to listen to their inner selves. Lancaster Friends expects students to be critical, independent thinkers who can work with a spirit of cooperation, understanding, and tolerance of the views of others. Quaker values and practices pervade the curriculum and culture, encouraging each community member to value diversity, seek peace and justice, and demonstrate respect for self and others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 1-3 years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in an independent school setting

• Demonstrated passion and joy for working with students in grades K-8

• Knowledge of child development and a commitment to social-emotional learning, differentiated instruction, and inquiry and project-based teaching

• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills

• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;

• A strong character with a team-oriented spirit, and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community;

• Strong affinity for the mission of Lancaster Friends School and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.

• All PA required clearances 

To apply, please send a resume to acarty@lancasterfriends.org.