Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Position Type:
Full-Time

Start: 08/31/2026

School Name:
City, State Haddonfield, NJ

Posted: 05/21/2026

HADDONFIELD FRIENDS SCHOOL

Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033

Haddonfield Friends School continues a 250 year tradition of educating a diverse population in the Quaker tradition. The School currently enrolls students aged 2 through grade 8.

Salary range: $42,000-$50,000.

Haddonfield Friends School is seeking qualified candidates for an early childhood teacher position beginning September 2026. This role may involve working with students in our 2-, 3-, or 4-year-old programs, depending on enrollment and staffing needs. The qualified applicant will have an understanding of and strong affinity for Quaker philosophy, and will work collaboratively with colleagues.

• 1-3 years lead teaching experience in early childhood classrooms
• A genuine understanding of child development and respectful behavior management techniques
• A rich repertoire of teaching strategies to address a variety of learning styles and needs
• Openness to collaboration and planning with the colleagues across grade levels
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, parents, and students
• Ability to teach to the whole child, including enthusiasm for inquiry and project-based learning
• Patience, along with a genuine understanding of child development and respectful behavior management strategies
• Commitment to continuous professional learning, including understanding and application of current research
• A commitment to health and safety best practices, including the ability to gently and effectively maintain safety guidelines and protocols
• An ability to meet varied tasks and responsibilities with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, cooperation, and humor

A cover letter to Matthew Sharp, Head of School; resume/curriculum vitae; statement of educational philosophy; and list of 3 references or three letters of recommendation, to employment (Include ‘ECC Teacher Position’ in the subject line)