Overview
Preschool Teaching Assistant: Part-Time Jobs in Chadds Ford, PA at Fairville Friends School
Title: Preschool Teaching Assistant: Part-Time
Company: Fairville Friends School
Location: Chadds Ford, PA
Fairville Friends School seeks an enthusiastic and creative person who loves working with children to serve as a part-time classroom teaching assistant for the 2026-27 school year.
Our Mission
Fairville Friends School seeks spiritual and intellectual growth by fostering an appreciation of nature, celebrating diversity, and encouraging self-expression through the arts. The school embraces the Quaker vision of education through simplicity, kindness, respect for all living things, and a deep concern for the whole child. By allowing each child's Inner Light to shine, the school reflects the core belief of the Religious Society of Friends: that there is that of God in everyone.
Position Responsibilities
We are seeking a responsible, reliable caregiver to serve as an assistant teacher supporting the lead classroom teacher five mornings a week in our youngest classroom with two- and three-year-olds. This salaried position is part-time from 8:15-12:30 or 1pm each weekday. Assistant teachers participate fully in the life of the school, including attending fundraising and other events, and participating in staff meetings. This role requires full participation in the physical aspects of working with young children in an active, outdoor, nature-based setting. We look for staff who show an interest in Quaker education, appreciation for the role of art in learning, and a love of nature.
It is preferred that assistant teachers will have experience working with young children and/or possess a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood or a related field. Other requirements include:
- Experience with and love of young children.
- Patience, compassion, and sense of humor.
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Appreciation of the natural world, including animals.
- A flexible, responsive approach to supporting children with a range of needs and learning styles.
- Enthusiasm for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues.
- Interest in and willingness to learn about Quaker education.
- Completion of all federal and Pennsylvania state clearances and required trainings.
Interested candidates should email a letter of introduction, a resume, and a list of three professional references to our Head of School, Maia Tolsdorf, [email protected]. To learn more about the school, please visit our website: fairvillefriends.org.
Statement of Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination: At Fairville Friends School, we are guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in everyone. We aspire to create a community that embraces and is strengthened by diversity, where all can feel a sense of belonging. Fairville Friends School, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any legally protected class status in the administration of its educational policies, extracurricular activities, scholarships, personnel policies, and other school-administered programs.
