Employment

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Position Purpose: Media-Providence Friends School is seeking a long-term sub for the 3rd grade, from mid-December, 2023 until the end of the 2023-24 school year. We seek teachers who are skilled communicators with students, families, colleagues, and community partners. Excited to work with children and adolescents, our teachers are knowledgeable about developmental needs and always seeking to be their best self.

This is a long-term, full-time position beginning September 1, 2023 which reports directly to the Assistant Head and Head of School.

Primary Responsibility: Deliver an outstanding third grade education program that is developmentally appropriate and engaging for students. 

Specific duties include but are not limited to: 

1. Be excited, and model that excitement, for all subject areas taught
2. Effectively manage a class through positive connection and culture 
3. Maintain contact with students and parents through teacher conferences, phone calls, email, and regular updates to the Google Classroom page, as well as written trimester reports
4. Direct the work and activities of assigned classes; providing classroom instruction, teaching  small groups and individuals as appropriate; providing remote instruction as necessary to deliver the curriculum
5. Conduct regular assessments of student learning
6. Other duties as assigned which support the mission and high functioning of the school 

Candidate Requirements:: Teachers should have appropriate education and experience for their desired teaching position. A college degree is always required, and Graduate work is looked on favorably when combined with a demonstrated motivation and joy for teaching children. Experience teaching and leading in schools, youth organizations, and co-curricular spaces is preferred. 

Media-Providence Friends School is an equal opportunity employer. MPFS is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an environment which prohibits discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons.

MPFS does not discriminate based on (and in fact is very welcoming of people of all) race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

MPFS affirms its commitment to provide a welcoming and respectful work and educational environment, in which all individuals within the school community may benefit from each other’s experiences and foster mutual respect and appreciation of divergent views. MPFS will not be tolerant of conduct which violates rights guaranteed by the law, or school policy against discrimination or harassment.

To apply, please submit the application form below.

Afterschool Program at MPFS is currently seeking a part-time staff member to make afternoons memorable. Students who attend our Afterschool Program, regularly or on a drop-in basis will spend their afternoons catching up on homework, participating in themed, fun activities, and enjoying the playground..

The required hours of work for this position will be 2:45 pm - 5:45 pm, Monday through Friday. We do ask that you have a high school diploma or equivalent. Teaching and childcare experience would be an asset to this position.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience working with  school-aged children
• An energetic presence
• Organizational skills
• The ability to follow written and oral directions
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing

The extended day staff will be responsible for:

• Keeping the spaces and rooms used neat and orderly
• Preparing the daily snack for the students
• Maintaining a safe environment
• All activity and room preparations for the program
• Preparing activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the children
• Maintaining a positive attitude toward student and parents
   

Media-Providence Friends School is an equal opportunity employer. MPFS is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an environment which prohibits discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons.

MPFS does not discriminate based on (and in fact is very welcoming of people of all) race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

MPFS affirms its commitment to provide a welcoming and respectful work and educational environment, in which all individuals within the school community may benefit from each other’s experiences and foster mutual respect and appreciation of divergent views. MPFS will not be tolerant of conduct which violates rights guaranteed by the law, or school policy against discrimination or harassment.

To apply, please submit the application form below. Hiring for Preschool Age 2 - Grade 8.

Position Purpose 
Media-Providence Friends School is seeking substitute teachers (on an as-needed basis). Candidates for this position should be energetic, ambitious, and hardworking, good at connecting with young students, faculty, and the community. The teacher should be creative in the use of age-appropriate techniques and technologies, possess strong organizational skills, and model energetic engagement with children. 

Primary Responsibilities 
The substitute teacher will cover all classes and duties for a teacher on a given day. The substitute teacher will be able to advance the curriculum using the lesson plans left by the absent teacher, and communicate effectively with the absent teacher regarding any issues that may arise while serving as a substitute. On occasion, if subbing for a teacher with a lighter schedule, a substitute may be asked to cover a class or duty for a different teacher during a free period.

Candidate Requirements
All applicants for any opening at MPFS should have the appropriate education and experience for their desired position. College and Graduate work are looked on favorably when combined with a demonstrated motivation and joy for teaching young children. Experience teaching and leading in schools, youth organizations, and co-curricular spaces is preferred. 

Salary
Substitutes for short-term assignments are paid $115.00 per day. 

Media-Providence Friends School is an equal opportunity employer. MPFS is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an environment which prohibits discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons.

MPFS does not discriminate based on (and in fact is very welcoming of people of all) race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

MPFS affirms its commitment to provide a welcoming and respectful work and educational environment, in which all individuals within the school community may benefit from each other’s experiences and foster mutual respect and appreciation of divergent views. MPFS will not be tolerant of conduct which violates rights guaranteed by the law, or school policy against discrimination or harassment.