Careers

List of 5 items.

• Pre-K - 8 General Music Teacher

  Newtown Friends School  is seeking dynamic candidates for a full time PreK - 8  general music teacher.   Applicants should have at least two years of relevant teaching experience.  This position plays a  pivotal role in introducing students to the joys of music and cultivating their musical abilities. You will design and deliver engaging music lessons that align with our IB Primary Years curriculum and encourage creativity and self-expression. Creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where students can explore various aspects of music, develop their skills, and appreciate different genres, multicultural perspectives, and appreciate musical traditions from diverse communities is central to your responsibilities.  The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and producing individual or dual grade performances for grades K-6, and being involved in musical or theatrical productions in grades 7 and 8.

  
  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Music education.   An advanced degree is strongly desired.  The successful candidate will be piano and vocal proficient and have excellent rapport with and knowledge of varying age groups.  We seek candidates with a deep knowledge of early childhood development and who have experience in providing students active, hands-on experiences.   They should have an interest in supporting students' development of the necessary academic, social, and attitudinal skills to achieve 21st-Century leadership.  Candidates should be ready to engage in helping the school to achieve its goal of being an anti-racist institution with broad DEIJB goals.  Familiarity with Quaker education and the ability to coach is a plus.

  
  Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references via email to: jobs@newtownfriends.org. No phone calls, please.

• Math Teacher

  The Upper School is seeking candidates for a full time 7th/8th grade mathematics teacher. Newtown Friends’ Upper School (grades 6 – 8) features an engaging student-centered program of study that focuses on teaching students to be active participants in the learning process. Applicants must have a broad background in mathematics topics from pre-algebra to algebra 1 and algebra 2. Math teaching experience (grades 6 – 8) preferred.  Experience working with cooperative and differentiated instruction is desired. Candidates would also serve as an advisor to a group of 10-12 middle school students.
  
  

  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Math or an Education degree with a Mathematics focus.  An advanced degree is strongly desired.  The successful candidate will have excellent rapport with and knowledge of middle school students (ages 10 – 14) and enjoy working with them in a variety of school activities in addition to classroom teaching. A background or experience in an advisory program is desired. They should have an interest in supporting students' development of the necessary academic, social, and attitudinal skills to achieve 21st-Century leadership.  Candidates should be ready to engage in helping the school to achieve its goal of being an anti-racist institution with broad DEIJB goals.  Familiarity with Quaker education and the ability to coach is a plus.
  
  

  Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references via email to: jobs@newtownfriends.org. No phone calls, please.

• Early Elementary School Teacher

  The Lower School is seeking dynamic candidates for full time teaching positions in Kindergarten, 1^st, and 2^nd grades.  Applicants should have at least three years of relevant teaching experience.  Candidates must possess experience in teaching reading, writing and math utilizing best practices.  Knowledge of reading and writing workshops, guided reading, science of reading, and literacy centers strongly encouraged.  Having familiarity with the Responsive Classroom and Math in Focus is a plus.  Classroom teachers are responsible for teaching Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and PYP Units of Inquiry which is part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP).  Knowledge of PYP is not required, but would be attractive.  We are looking for candidates who are willing to learn and attend professional growth opportunities.

   

  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.  An advanced degree is strongly desired.  The successful candidate will have excellent rapport with young children and enjoy working with them in a variety of school activities in addition to classroom teaching.  We seek candidates with a deep knowledge of early childhood development and who have experience in providing students active, hands-on experiences.  Candidates should have an openness to collaborating with grade-partners and working with an associate. They should have an interest in supporting students' development of the necessary academic, social, and attitudinal skills to achieve 21st-Century leadership.  Candidates should be ready to engage in helping the school to achieve its goal of being an anti-racist institution with broad DEIJB goals.  Familiarity with Quaker education is a plus.

   

  Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references via email to: jobs@newtownfriends.org. No phone calls, please.

• School Bus Driver

  The School Bus Driver is a part time position that reports directly to the Director of Finance and Operations. The person is responsible for transporting students on day and occasional overnight field trips.
  
  

  Duties and Responsibilities
  

  • Using the NFS school bus to transport students and teachers to day field trips, away athletic contests, and overnight field trips during the school year
  • Planning necessary route(s) to complete these bus trips
  • Assist the trip chaperones or coaches to maintain order of the students while on the trip.
  • Conduct basic safety and operational inspection of vehicle before each trip
  • Report needed mechanical repairs when necessary
  • Performs periodical safety drills as required by law
  • Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
  • Attend meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
  • Attend driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children
  • Wash bus as needed
  • Fill the diesel fuel tank as needed to ensure trips can be executed without concern about running out of fuel

  Qualifications
  

  • Possession of a valid and appropriate Pennsylvania Driver's License
  • Possession of a Pennsylvania School Bus Driver's Certificate
  • Possession of a safe driving record
  • Current CDL Class B or higher license with the “S” and “P” endorsements. At least three years school bus driving experience is required.
  • Strong, positive interpersonal and customer service orientation; ability to interact well with a wide variety of people, including staff, students, and school parents
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Must be able to work as a part of a small team

  Work Requirements
  

  • Successful completion of a criminal background check and driving record audit
  • Availability to work some weekends and evenings
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

  Please email jobs@newtownfriends.org. No phone calls, please.

• Substitute Teachers

  Newtown Friends School is looking for educators or professionals who have experience working in a school to serve as substitute teachers on a per diem basis, as needed. Up-to-date state and federal clearances required. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@newtownfriends.org.