Employment

Gwynedd Friends School seeks candidates who are passionate about working with young children in a play-based program. Our teachers help students become confident learners, model peaceful conflict resolution, and promote a sense of belonging in the wider community. An understanding of, and appreciation for, Quakerism and early childhood pedagogy are important to our work as educators at Gwynedd Friends School. We look for creative, organized, patient and nurturing candidates.

Gwynedd Friends School is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Opportunities

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Gwynedd Friends School is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher who has a passion for working with young children in a play-based program. We are currently seeking Assistant Teachers for Playgroup (2 years old), PreK and K. Our teachers help students become confident learners, model peaceful conflict resolution, and promote a sense of belonging in the wider community. The ideal candidate will be creative, organized, patient, loving, and enjoy working with others, as well as have a comfort with spending blocks of time outside, exploring and playing as an extension to classroom learning.

Assistant teachers must have at least 1 year of experience working with young children and/or possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, elementary education or related field. These positions range from 3 to 5 days and vary in hours (8:45-12:00 or 8:45-1:00) depending on the position.*

*Opportunity to extend hours through our afternoon programming

Interested candidates should email a Letter of Introduction and Resume to our Head of School, mchiles@gwyneddfriendsschool.org. 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Please email Letter of Introduction and Resume to Head of School, Maggie Chiles: mchiles@gwyneddfriendsschool.org.

Gwynedd Friends School Inclusion and Diversity statement:

We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of Equality, Integrity, Peace, and Community. We seek to “grow into” closer and closer observance of these ideals. We welcome and celebrate diversity in individuals and in families in all constituencies in our school. Our teachers encourage each child to learn to respect their own Light Within while also respecting the equally brilliant Light in others.

Please read our SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy.

Please view our Equal Employment Opportunity Poster.