Employment Opportunities at FSP

First and Second Grade Assistant Teacher

We seek an experienced assistant teacher to support student learning and development and differentiate instruction in a multi-age first and second-grade classroom. We welcome candidates who bring creativity, enthusiasm, and a collaborative approach to working with children. The part-time position is four days per week (M-Th) and entails working closely with a 1-2 Class lead teacher. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in education or a related field, significant experience working with children in a group setting, and familiarity with early literacy, early numeracy, and the Responsive Classroom approach.    

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Jenni Casás jenni@friendsschoolportland.org by May 2, 2025.

First and Second-Grade Lead Classroom Teacher

Friends School of Portland is seeking an experienced teacher to lead a first and second-grade multiage class.  The ideal candidate will have experience building a trusting classroom environment, working closely with colleagues, and differentiating instruction.  Experience and expertise in early literacy and early math pedagogy is required.  Experience with Responsive Classroom, inquiry-based curriculum, outdoor education, working with a teaching assistant or co-teacher, and multi-age teaching preferred. At least three years of classroom experience, certification, and a master’s degree in education or a related field preferred.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Jenni Casás, jenni@friendsschoolportland.org.  The position is open until filled.

Third and Fourth-Grade Lead Classroom Teacher

Friends School of Portland seeks an experienced teacher to lead a third and fourth-grade multiage class.  The ideal candidate will have experience building a trusting classroom environment, working closely with colleagues, and facilitating learning rooted in integrated projects, critical thinking, and problem-solving.  Experience with Responsive Classroom, inquiry-based curriculum, trip-leading, and multi-age teaching preferred. At least three years of classroom experience, certification, and a master’s degree in education or a related field preferred.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Jenni Casás, jenni@friendsschoolportland.org.  The position is open until filled.

Substitute for Preschool - Grade 8, per diem

Do you have experience working with children and enjoy being part of a vibrant community? We seek per diem substitutes for grades preschool through 8, both in our classrooms and in art, physical education, and Spanish. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in education or a related field and significant experience working with children in a group setting.

If interested, please email your resume to Jenni Casás, jenni@friendsschoolportland.org.

AfterCare Provider

Friends School of Portland seeks a patient, caring individual to serve in its AfterCare Program. This person must have ample experience working with young children and a love of the outdoors. Experience could include camp counseling, babysitting, coaching, volunteer work, etc. Majors in Education are preferred, but not required. The applicant should identify with the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship, as these are the cornerstones of our school and the AfterCare Program.

This is a part-time position (6~15 hours/week):

Monday-Thursday 3:30 to 5:30pm and Friday 1:30-5:30 pm.

Please email resume, three contacts for references, and any questions to Eliza Robinson, FSP AfterCare Coordinator at Eliza@friendsschoolportland.org, and Head of School Sara Primo at Sara@friendsschoolportland.org

This position is open until filled. For the full job description, please see the posting below.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Friends School of Portland is a company of learners who are guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in all persons and who are strengthened by the rich diversity of the world. To prepare our students for life and leadership in a complex and diverse world, we welcome students, families, faculty, staff and directors with differences based upon, (but not limited to) race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background. Consistent with the Quaker principle of equality, the Friends School of Portland admits students of any religion, race, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. The School does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, financial aid programs, and other school-administered programs, except special consideration may be given to members of The Religious Society of Friends with respect to admissions, financial aid, and hiring of faculty and staff. In our classrooms, every child will be treated equally regardless of religious affiliation.