Friends seeks a First Grade Maternity Leave Lead Teacher who possesses a deep understanding of child development and progressive pedagogy, appreciation for the importance of practicing mindfulness and actively teaching social & emotional skills, and a commitment to diversity social justice & service learning and a demonstration of cultural competency. The successful candidate is devoted to the School’s mission and program and possesses passion and imagination they will bring to our school community. 

The First Grade Maternity Leave Lead Teacher reports to the Lower School Program Head and is a member of the Elementary team. The First Grade Maternity Leave Teacher is charged with creation and implementation of curriculum, assessment of and reporting on student progress, communicating student progress and partnering with families.  The First Grade Maternity Leave Teacher should have experience with developmentally appropriate practice, play-based learning, and guiding social emotional learning.

Qualification Requirements:

• Deep respect, understanding, and application of child development – cognitively, affectively, and socially
• View children from a strengths (not deficit) perspective
• Possess joy, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor and commitment to working collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Experience in a early elementary classroom 
• Proven success at working collaboratively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Technologically knowledgeable and skilled

View the full job description here. 

This position is for approximately 12 weeks beginning in approximately late January/early February.

Salary Range:  Salary is based on an hourly rate ranging from $22.60/hr – $29.80/hr and pay is commensurate with experience, degree, and position. Friends School offers sick and vacation leave for this temporary position.

How to Apply: Send cover letter and resume to jobs@friendsschoolboulder.org. Please indicate the position you’re applying for in the subject line.

Friends School continuously screens applicants for teaching positions. If you are interested in a teaching position at Friends School, please submit your resume and letter of interest to jobs@friendsschoolboulder.org. Indicate all grades and/or subjects that you are interested in and qualified to teach. Salary is commensurate with experience, degree, and position. Friends School offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life insurance benefits, 403b plan and generous paid leave. 

Friends seeks AfterCare Teachers for our AfterCare program that provides after school care for students, ages 2.5-12. It begins after the regular school day and ends promptly at 5:30 PM. Time in AfterCare is structured with an after school snack, playtime either outdoors or in the Great Room, and a choice time. The AfterCare Teacher supervises students in the AfterCare program and performs the following duties: 

• AfterCare hours: Monday-Friday 3:00-5:30 pm.
• Report for duty hours: Monday-Friday 2:45pm
• Prepare attendance sheets for classroom teachers
• Take attendance every 1/2 hour
• Plan and implement appropriate games and activities
• Keep attendance sheets accurate and current
• Prepare and supervise snack according to snack procedures
• Record billing in database
• Keep Director notified of problems and concerns occurring 
during AC
• Clean up and lock all AC areas at the end of each day 
according to written closing procedures
• Attend annual health training classes.
• AfterCare teachers must have current training in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check and meet the physical requirements of the position.

Compensation: Starting at $16/hr based on experience

How to Apply: Please complete an application and email or call Veronica Soto at auxprograms@friendsschoolboulder.org or 303-499-1999 x250

Friends School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.2.5

Friends School is looking for fun, energetic, and responsible people who would like to be on our substitute teacher list. We are in need of half-day and full-day substitutes from Preschool through 8th grade. Elementary and middle school subs must have teaching experience and/or a teaching degree. Preschool, Kindergarten and PE subs may be working alongside another teacher and while they are not required to have teaching experience and/or a teaching degree, experience with children is required. A flexible schedule is required with the ability to provide coverage for both planned and short-notice absences of our lead teachers from preschool through grade 8.

Salary Range: Our sub pay is $87.50 for a half day, $175 for a full day.

How to Apply: Please email your resume, letter of interest, references, academic disciplines and age levels for which you can provide substitute coverage to substitute@friendsschoolboulder.org.  We will contact you for a brief interview and tour. Following an interview and background check, successful applicants will be added to our substitute teacher list.

Friends School is currently accepting applications for Teacher Preparation Program Candidates. We offer a one-year program in a residency model leading to Colorado teacher licensure. We offer programs for both Elementary and Early Childhood Certification. Learn more and apply here.