Lower School Building Substitute Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Lower School Building Substitute Friends Central School Corporation 228 East Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Friends’ Central School Overview Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 880 students in Nursery through grade 12. Located in the Philadelphia suburbs, the School has two campuses. The Middle & Upper Schools are located just outside of West Philadelphia in Wynnewood, and the Lower School is on our Old Gulph Road campus in the heart of Wynnewood. The exceptional faculty at Friends’ Central offers a curriculum that cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of our students. Our pedagogy is grounded in continuing revelation, reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility. From Nursery to Grade 12, our students participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion. As they transform from playful children to skilled, self-possessed teenagers, they are always intellectually curious and engaged thinkers. Friends’ Central prepares graduates to succeed in college and life. Lower School Building Substitute Friends’ Central Lower School (grades Nursery-5th) seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic Building Substitute for a full-time position starting in August 2025. Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, be highly motivated, hard-working, and collaborative, demonstrate a desire to learn, show initiative, and have a sense of humor. This position is for the school year, with responsibilities from August 2025 through June 2026. It is an exempt position and will be under the supervision of the Lower School Principals. The Building Substitute reports to the Lower School daily. They are assigned a classroom or position to cover on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on the specific coverage needed. This could include any grade level (Nursery through 5th grade), specialist classroom, or other coverages as assigned. The Building Substitute must be flexible and nimble to account for the most frequent daily subbing responsibilities, but must also be prepared to cover a longer-term absence if necessary. Classroom Responsibilities Manage the classroom routines, procedures, and schedule as assigned by the teacher who needs coverage. Carry out the assigned lesson plans and supervisory duties (including before school, lunch and recess duties, and/or dismissal procedures). Uphold the classroom expectations and demonstrate clear, calm, and affirming classroom management using Responsive Classroom, as well as a Quaker ethos in line with the school’s mission. Report back to the teacher/colleague of the class(es) covered to ensure the plans left were fulfilled and share any important information for the subsequent classes. Communicate effectively and in a timely way with administration, Support Services, and/or other colleagues if an issue or support is needed in the classroom that is being covered. Develop positive working relationships with all community members, students, families, and colleagues. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise Early Care in the Lower School Cover a morning and/or afternoon supervisory duty to support the arrival and dismissal of Lower School students. Cover the supervisory duty (recess, lunch, or arrival/dismissal) for the teacher who needs coverage on a given day. Support childcare on faculty/staff in-service and conference days during the year (regular school hours). Qualifications 2-3 years of experience working with children in a school setting, including through coaching or summer programming Bachelor’s degree in a related field Passion for working with early childhood and elementary school students Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to build relationships with all community members Commitment to the School’s Quaker values and mission Ability to enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement (see below) To apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities page of our website for our online application. The application will require a resume, cover letter and three professional references. All applications should be completed by July 18, 2025. Friends’ Central School seeks candidates with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning community who will address issues of diversity and enhance the Philosophy of Inclusivity and Awareness articulated in our Diversity Statement .