Elementary Lead Teacher (Bachelors Degree Required)

PMFS is seeking an experienced elementary lead teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include planning and implementing a skills-based, experiential, and integrated curriculum, supervising a part-time assistant teacher, and working in collaboration with colleagues.

The elementary curriculum includes using Math In Focus, offering a balanced approach to language arts, and a thematic exploration of social studies. Successful candidates will have a love of teaching the skills of reading, writing, and math as well as having experience in differentiating instruction. Also, successful candidates will have a love of teaching a social-emotional curriculum consistent with Quaker education practices.

We seek candidates who have experience with cultural inclusivity and will add to the full diversity of the PMFS community. We also seek candidates who display a commitment to building respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Description

PMFS is seeking an experienced elementary lead teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include planning and implementing a skills-based, experiential, and integrated curriculum, supervising a part-time assistant teacher, and working in collaboration with colleagues.

The first grade curriculum includes using Math In Focus, offering a balanced approach to language arts, and a thematic exploration of social studies. Successful candidates will have a love of teaching the skills of reading, writing, and math as well as having experience in differentiating instruction. Also, successful candidates will have a love of teaching a social-emotional curriculum consistent with Quaker education practices.

We seek candidates who have experience with cultural inclusivity and will add to the full diversity of the PMFS community. We also seek candidates who display a commitment to building respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Job requirements include:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• Significant teaching experience in the younger elementary grades
• A commitment to diversity and to the school's mission
• An understanding of Quaker education and practice
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal skills
• Passionate about working with and inspiring students and families

Application Requirements

Please email a PDF of the following: resume, letter of interest, educational philosophy, and three professional references with contact information to [email protected]

Plymouth Meeting Friends School, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age or disability. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person