Assistant Teacher, K/1st Grade

Assistant Teacher, K/1st Grade

SCFS is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher to support and collaborate with a K/1st Grade Lead Teacher. Assistant Teachers work directly with students in all subject areas and partner with the Lead Teacher to deliver a mission-aligned social-emotional and academic program in a mixed-age classroom. Faculty members at SCFS thoughtfully engage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences and foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and professionalism at school. A strong alignment with Quaker testimonies and progressive education -- in philosophy and teaching practice -- is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES
In the classroom, the Assistant Teacher:
- under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, leads lessons and facilitates formative assessments for small groups of students;
- assists students on-on-one;
- contributes to classroom management and behavior management;
- supervises students independently;
- prepares materials;
- supports the Lead Teacher across the academic and social-emotional program as needed.

In addition to classroom duties, the Assistant Teacher:
- attends in-service;
- participates in Back-to-School Night, family-teacher conferences, and other school events;
- facilitates class field trips;
- completes other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Head of School, consistent with the position of an Assistant Teacher and member of the faculty.

Part Time, Hourly: This is a 9-month position that includes up to 34 hours per week on site and occasional evening or weekend events.

THE PROCESS
To apply for this position, please send a resume and letter of interest addressed to the Hiring Committee to [email protected]. An onsite interview is required. Clearances are required for all new hires. State College Friends School will be reviewing resumes on an ongoing basis and will close the search once a qualified candidate is found.

State College Friends School prohibits discrimination and harassment against any member of the School community on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, sex, personal appearance, genetic information, economic background, political affiliation, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

REQUIREMENTS
- 2- or 4-year college degree
- Experience working with children in a school setting
- An understanding of Quaker values and decision-making aligned with the SCFS mission statement


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position includes, but is not limited to: moving; bending; walking, including at a fast pace, both indoors and outdoors; lifting up to 50 pounds; kneeling; squatting; sitting on the floor; standing for long periods of time; climbing stairs.

8/18/2025

$15/hour