Employment Opportunities

We are looking to expand our team for the upcoming 2024-25 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 Afternoon Enrichment Teacher (part-time)

Fairville Friends School seeks 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 2024-25 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 & Science; Art), but a large portion of the afternoon is allotted to outside free play.

Preschool/Kindergarten Building Substitute (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.

Substitute Assistant Teachers (Hourly)

We are seeking to expand our roster of substitute teachers for our preschool and full-day kindergarten program for the 2024-25 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. To learn more, please reach out to our Head of School, Maia Tolsdorf, at maia@fairvillefriends.org.

HIRING Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts or Science preferred. 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 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 the school, please visit our website: fairvillefriends.org.