Kindergarten Teacher - The Friendship School - 2026-2027 School Year

Kindergarten Teacher

Inspire Wonder. Learn Through Play. Shape a Lifetime of Learning. Do you believe young children learn best through curiosity, play, and meaningful exploration? Are you passionate about creating joyful classrooms where every child is challenged, supported, and inspired to discover the world around them? If so, The Friendship School is looking for an exceptional Kindergarten Teacher to join our team.

Kindergarten Teacher

Inspire Wonder. Learn Through Play. Shape a Lifetime of Learning. Do you believe young children learn best through curiosity, play, and meaningful exploration? Are you passionate about creating joyful classrooms where every child is challenged, supported, and inspired to discover the world around them? If so, The Friendship School is looking for an exceptional Kindergarten Teacher to join our team.

This is more than a teaching position. It is an opportunity to help children build the confidence, creativity, and foundational skills that will shape their entire educational journey while working alongside educators who believe learning should be engaging, purposeful, and filled with joy.

Why The Friendship School?

The Friendship School is a nationally recognized early childhood magnet school built around a unique museum approach to learning. Students are encouraged to Notice Deeply, Explore Boldly, and Create Joyfully through inquiry, purposeful play, authentic experiences, and a museum approach to learning developed in partnership with the broader community.

This is an exciting time to join our school. In the  school year, The Friendship School will move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for early learners, creating extraordinary opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and discovery.

What You ll Do

As a Kindergarten Teacher, you will:

• Design joyful, play-based learning experiences that spark curiosity while building strong literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Create a classroom where inquiry, imagination, and purposeful play are essential parts of every child s learning experience.
• Foster a safe, inclusive community where every child feels known, valued, and empowered to take risks as a learner.
• Observe deeply, listen carefully, and use children s interests to create authentic learning opportunities.
• Partner closely with families to support each child s academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Collaborate with a passionate team of educators committed to innovation, continuous learning, and excellence in early childhood education.

Why You ll Love Working Here

At The Friendship School, You ll Find

• A collaborative team that believes every child deserves joyful, meaningful learning experiences.
• High-quality professional learning and instructional coaching.
• A school culture that embraces creativity, inquiry, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to engage students in authentic learning through partnerships with local museums, organizations, and community experts.
• The chance to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child s educational journey.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Teacher certification or eligibility for
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience working with children in school or educational settings.

If you re excited about creating classrooms where children learn through play, wonder, exploration, and authentic experiences, we d love to meet you.

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.