Employment

Substitute Teachers
Start Date 09/01/2020.
Looking for all grades (preschool - grade 8). 
Interested candidates should send their resume to Jon Hall at jhall@mpfs.org.

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher -- Long-Term Sub Position to start roughly October 31 (possibly sooner) and run 12 weeks through January, 2023.

Media-Providence Friends School has an opening for an assistant teacher for our early childhood program (4 year olds). The qualified person will have an understanding of and affinity for Quaker philosophy, and will work collaboratively with colleagues. Strong candidates will bring:

• An Associate's or a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or elementary education
• 1-3 years teaching/assisting experience in the Early Childhood/Primary classroom
• Genuine understanding of child development and respectful behavior management and a rich repertoire of teaching strategies to address a variety of learning styles and needs
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to continuous professional learning, including understanding and application of current research
• Able to meet varied tasks and responsibilities with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and humor
• Perform professional duties efficiently as assigned by the Head of School, manage resources effectively and meet deadlines and meeting schedules set by the School

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Applications should be sent ASAP and supply the following materials:

• Cover letter and resume and the contact information of three references.
• Please send application materials to: jhall@mpfs.org with the subject line: Preschool Assistant Teacher

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, or genetic information.

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.