Employment

Summer Friends at MPFS is currently seeking a full-time kindergarten teacher/ lead counselor for the 2021 summer camp season. Summer Friends day camp runs for 9 weeks from June 21 to August 20.  As a lead counselor in the kindergarten group, responsibilities will include planning and supervising classroom activities such as story-time and crafts, leading morning meetings and closing circles, participating in weekly themed camp activities, supervising outdoor play time, and accompanying kindergarteners on the bus to Knowlton Swim Club twice a week. The required hours of work for this position will be 8:00 am - 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday. This would be an ideal position for an experienced teacher or someone currently in college studying early childhood education. 

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Teacher certification or college credit toward a degree in early childhood education
• Experience working in an early childhood educational environment
• An energetic presence
• Organizational skills
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing

The kindergarten lead teacher will be responsible for:

• Following a daily schedule 
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Planning creative and educational activities around our weekly themes
• Keeping the outdoor spaces and rooms neat and orderly
• Maintaining a positive attitude toward campers and parents

If you or someone you know may be interested, please send a resume and cover letter (all in one document, please) to Camp Director KB VanHorn at camp@mpfs.org. Please visit our Employment page to see a full listing of open positions.

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.

The Extended Day Afterschool Program at MPFS is currently seeking a part-time staff member to make afternoons memorable. Beginning in September, students who attend our Extended Day 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 - 6 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

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter (all in one document, please) to Syreeta Bacon, Director of Business Operations, at sbacon@mpfs.org.

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.

Position Purpose 
For the 2021-22 school year, Media-Providence Friends School is seeking a part-time front desk receptionist for the morning hours (8-12:30). 

We seek people who are skilled communicators with students, families, colleagues, and community partners, and who are excited to work with children and adolescents. This is a 12 month position beginning July 1, 2021. The position reports directly to the assistant head and head of school.

Primary Responsibility 
The person to fill this position is, in many ways, the face and voice of our school. You will answer the phone, greet any visitors (once they are allowed back on campus), take in and sign for any deliveries, sort the campus mail, and schedule and coordinate safety drills. You will also assist with any minor injuries to students. 

Candidate Requirements: 
Applicants should have 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 children. Experience in schools, youth organizations, and co-curricular spaces is preferred. 

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter and educational philosophy (all in one document, please) to Jon Hall, Head of School, at jhall@mpfs.org.

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.

Position Purpose 
For the 2021-22 school year, Media-Providence Friends School is seeking a teacher to deliver the fundamentals of physical education for grades Pre-K through Eight. The teacher will have the opportunity to deliver (and possibly design) a variety of experiences with an emphasis on sportsmanship, teamwork, and the development of gross motor skills. 

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. 

This is a 10 month part-time position beginning September 1, 2021 which reports directly to the assistant head and head of school.

Primary Responsibility 
Develop and deliver an outstanding physical and health education program that is developmentally appropriate and engaging for students from PreK through Grade 8. 

Specific duties include but are not limited to: 

1. Continually build and expand on a solid pedagogical knowledge of the needs and development of physical education. 

2. Effectively manage a class in the school gym ranging in size from 10 to 35 students 

3. Collaborate with colleagues and positively participate in professional development, adult   

learning initiatives, and program development opportunities afforded by the school 

4. 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   

5. 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 

6. Conduct regular assessments of student learning 

7. Plan and help execute Campus Cleanup Day

8. Maintaining recess equipment.

9. 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. College and Graduate work are 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. 

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter and educational philosophy (all in one document, please) to Jon Hall, Head of School, at jhall@mpfs.org.

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.

Founded in 1876, Media-Providence Friends School is a Quaker school of 130 students (Pre-K through 8th grade) in the borough of Media, PA. MPFS is a learning community, rich in diversity, where our comprehensive educational program challenges students to excel academically while teaching of values that flow from the Quaker conviction that there is “that of God” in each person. Our intimate classes encourage individuality to be celebrated and intellectual growth and curiosity to be nurtured. Graduates continue their education at a wide variety of high schools, including Westtown, Shipley, Friends Central, Friends Select, and local public schools.

MPFS is anticipating a possible need for a full-time Spanish teacher to teach grades 4-8 beginning this September, 2021. Ideally, the hire would be able to spend a week (paid) with the outgoing teacher sometime in late May, 2020.

The position responsibilities include:

• Teaching Spanish literacy, cultural, and related skills aligned with the school’s curriculum for students in the grade to which she/he is assigned;
• Assessing students’ strengths and challenges to inform content, resource, instructional, and support decisions;
• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials, and providing individualized, small, and whole class instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student;
• Applying a variety of instructional strategies, including inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, and experiential to achieve studentship and citizenship goals;
• Translating lesson plans into learning experiences that leverage the strengths of the students and support areas of challenge, individually and as a group, so that students maximize their academic and social/emotional potential and achievement;
• Developing and maintaining a close partnership with parents to ensure student academic and social/emotional progress;
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain quality, consistency, and integration of curriculum;
• Communicating pedagogy, curriculum, and student progress to students, parents, and administrators;
• Carrying out required administrative responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
• Position includes the possibility of coordinating and chaperoning the annual 8th grade capstone trip to Costa Rica.

The ideal candidate will be certified in and have experience teaching in the elementary and middle school grades. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to apply a broad range of effective pedagogical techniques, including integration of technology, to fully engage students in learning, fostering strong organizational, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm, creativity, and initiative are essential.

Experience in and/or familiarity with Quaker education is a plus.

For more information about Media-Providence Friends School, visit our our Mission & Values and Philosophy of Education pages.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and a minimum of 3 professional references to: Jon Hall, Head of School at jhall@mpfs.org

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.

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.