Employment Opportunities

We have some opportunities to join our team for the 2025-26 school year! Our mission at Fairville Friends School is to seek spiritual and intellectual growth by fostering an appreciation of nature, celebrating diversity, and encouraging self-expression through the arts. Our 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.

Our staff recognize and nurture the light within each child, help spark joy in learning, model peaceful conflict resolution, and promote a sense of belonging in the wider community. Our Assistants spend significant time each day outside in a variety of weather conditions, and so we look for staff who love nature and value outdoor play. We look for educators who are creative and recognize the important role of art in communication and learning. Assistant teachers need to be sensitive to the unique needs of each child, and thoughtful about holding information about students and families in confidence. Assistant teachers participate fully in the life of the school, including participating in staff meetings, and occasional community or fundraising activities. Our whole staff works together to cultivate a community of compassion and kindness.

We prefer candidates who have experience working with young children and possess a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or a related field. All clearances are required at the time of hiring. If our values speak to you and you love working with children, please take a look below at the opportunities to be a part of the Fairville family!

Preschool Lead teacher (part-time 5 mornings)

Fairville Friends School is seeking a warm and creative teacher to lead a classroom for young preschoolers for the 2025-26 school year. This is a part-time salaried position from 8:15am-12:45/1:00pm daily. Please see the full job listing here.

Assistant Teacher (part-time 3 or 5 mornings)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible caregiver to serve as a Teaching Assistant in one of our preschool classrooms for the 2025-26 school year. This is a part-time position salaried position supporting the classroom lead teacher from 8:15am-12:30/1:00pm.

Preschool/Kindergarten Building Substitute (part-time 5 Mornings)

We are seeking a responsible, reliable caregiver to provide support in our classrooms all five mornings from 8:15am-12:30/1:00pm. Placement will vary within our classrooms for children ages two through kindergarten. This is a part-time, salaried assistant position supporting the classroom lead teacher.

Preschool Afternoon Enrichment Teacher (part-time afternoons)

Not a morning person? This one is for you! We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative person who loves working with children to lead an afternoon class for preschoolers one, two, four, or five afternoons for the 2025-26 school year. Afternoon preschool enrichment classes run from 1:00-3:30pm. We have position openings Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, and/or Friday afternoons. Each enrichment class has a theme (e.g., Nature, Art), but a large portion of the afternoon is allotted to outside free play.

Substitute Assistant Teachers (Hourly)

We are seeking to expand our roster of substitute teachers for our preschool and full-day kindergarten program for the 2025-26 school year. All substitute teachers must have experience working with young children and required clearances. This is an excellent opportunity for those with a background or interest in teaching to experience Fairville’s unique environment. Substitute teachers are compensated for time worked at a competitive hourly wage.

kitchen manager (full-time)

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing Fairville’s food program, including planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving two snacks and lunch each day to our students. The Kitchen Manager may also prepare a simple lunch for the staff. Menus must follow the guidelines of Fairville’s vegetarian, whole foods, and organic policies. The Food Manager is also responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and eating areas. Valid Chester County Food Handler’s license required. Please click here to see the full job listing.

kitchen assistant (part-time, hourly)

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for serving students ages three to kindergarten in our busy lunchroom, cleaning and sanitizing eating areas, and shopping for food. Kitchen Assistant also supports the Kitchen Manager with food prep as needed. Hours for this position are 10:00am-1:00pm each weekday.

HIRING Requirements

Other requirements include:

  • Experience with and love of young children.

  • Patience, compassion, and sense of humor.

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science preferred for all classroom assistant positions; GED or equivalent required for kitchen positions.

  • Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.

  • Appreciation of the natural world, including animals. .

  • A broad repertoire of strategies to work with children with diverse needs and abilities.

  • Excitement about working closely and collaboratively with other staff members.

  • A high level of interest in and willingness to learn about Quaker education.

  • All federal and state clearances required for school settings.

To be considered for an open position, please email a letter of introduction, resume, and a list of three professional references to our Head of School, Maia Tolsdorf, maia@fairvillefriends.org. To learn more about Fairville, 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.