3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Friends Central School Corporation•Wynnewood, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Friends’ Central Lower School seeks a Lower School Lead Teacher for a full-time position beginning in August 2026. Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning; be highly motivated, hard-working, collaborative, and flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; show initiative; and have a sense of humor. This position is a 10-month, exempt position and will be under the supervision of the Lower School Principal. In addition to having the required professional and educational background, we seek an enthusiastic, and energetic candidate.

Requirements

At least 3-6 years of teaching experience at the elementary level
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred)
Passion for working with elementary school students
Demonstrated knowledge of current research around teaching and learning

Nice To Haves

Training in Responsive Classroom, Context for Learning Math, Fundations is a plus

Responsibilities

Taking the lead on all curricular areas for their classroom, including literacy, math, and social studies.
Administering and analyzing formal and informal assessments to differentiate subject areas to a range of learners, including Fountas and Pinnell reading assessments
Collaborating with the grade team and Lower School Specialists to integrate curriculum and support student success
Partnering with the Support Services team and outside support providers to promote student success
Having an understanding of how to teach thematically and partnering with resources and experts on campus, including the Light Lab Director, to bring thematic teaching to life
Building community within the classroom and demonstrating clear and affirming classroom management with the use of Responsive Classroom, as well as Quaker ethos
Developing positive working relationships with all community members – students, families, and colleagues
Supervising students in the lunchroom and at recess
Participating in Lower School committee work
Communicating meaningfully to families regularly to provide them with a window into the classroom and help them understand their child’s achievement and growth
Crafting thoughtful report cards twice a year and conducting thorough parent conferences in the fall and spring for each student
Demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusivity
Understanding and being committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission