Nature Nursery Lead Teacher

Friends Central School Corporation•Wynnewood, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Friends’ Central School is seeking a Lower School Nursery Lead Teacher for a full-time position beginning in August 2026. This is a 10-month, exempt position under the supervision of the Lower School Principal. The Nature Nursery is a unique environment where learning about sharing, friendship, math, art, science, and reading occurs within the context of the school's 18-acre campus, including woods, gardens, a pond, stream, and fields. Teachers guide students as young as 2 years and 7 months through their initial experiences in the school community. Learning is thematic and integrated, taking place both indoors and outdoors, with a strong emphasis on exploring the natural world. Approximately 70 percent of the learning happens outside. The curriculum includes "specials" such as science, art, music, library, Spanish, and "gym & jam."

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of teaching at the elementary level
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Demonstrated knowledge of current research around teaching and learning
Highly motivated, hard-working, collaborative, and flexible
Demonstrate a desire to learn
Show initiative
Have a sense of humor
Enthusiastic, energetic candidate

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
A passion for teaching and learning and working with elementary school students

Responsibilities

Taking the lead on all curricular areas for their classroom, including literacy, math, and Social Studies
Collaborating with grade team and Lower School specialists to integrate curriculum and support student success
Partnering with the Student Support Team and outside support providers as necessary to promote student success
Building community within the classroom and demonstrating clear and affirming classroom management
Developing positive working relationships with students
Supervising students during snack, lunch and all outdoor activities
Supervising and assisting students with transitions throughout the day and student personal needs (bathroom, etc.)
Participating in Lower School committee work
Communicating meaningfully to families on a regular basis so they have a window into the classroom and understand their child’s achievement and growth
Crafting thoughtful portfolios 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
Participating in extra duties either before or after school as needed; other duties as assigned