Careers at VBFS

At Virginia Beach Friends School (VBFS) we believe in knowledge, character, and community. These touchstones guide students through their VBFS education grounded by the Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship (the S.P.I.C.E.S). It is the goal of a VBFS education that all students strive to become life-long learners who understand their place in a global community and want to make the world a better place.

Virginia Beach Friends School in Virginia Beach, VA seeks an experienced full-time hourly Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher (ages 3.10-4.5) for hire starting August 16, 2021. The Early Childhood program is largely emergent, responding to the needs and interests of the children in the classroom, grounded in progressive Quaker pedagogy and inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, teaching independence and practical life skills as well as exploring the world through experiential and project-based learning. Through observation and engagement, it is the job of the Assistant to keep the flow of activity in the Early Childhood classroom as fluid as possible creating an optimal learning environment. The Assistant’s main responsibility is to support the lead teacher through working with students directly and indirectly. The Assistant’s goal is to continue to foster a love for learning and carry out the goals of the lead teacher with students on a one-on-one basis or in other small groups. This may mean getting on the floor to assist in an engineering/design project (blocks), or getting messy as you prepare the palettes for the artists in the room.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Early Childhood lead teacher and teachers of Art, PE, Spanish, Library, Music, Science, and Garden to ensure the best possible learning experience for all children, share possible activity ideas, share essential information about child and parents’ experience.
• Implement lesson plans effectively, follow teacher-designed plans and goals, anticipate needs, and set up materials for lessons (when possible), as instructed by the lead teacher.
• Assist in providing individual instruction and lead small group learning activities.
• Serve as an assistant teacher to specialist teachers when children have outside classroom experiences like gardening, physical education, art, music, etc.
• Guide and redirect children in their interactions with adults and peers, as appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with the lead teacher with regard to the behavior and progress of students.
• Be present and engaged at all times with children during all activities and address student needs as they arise.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play and other activities, independently or as directed by the lead teacher. (We try to get outside for lunch and learning as much as possible.)
• Interact appropriately with parents, while referring their questions and concerns regarding their children to the teacher, as appropriate.
• Ensure that safety, immediate physical needs, and bathroom needs are addressed.
• Attend faculty meetings, and professional development, as needed.
• Attend Early School Open Houses throughout the calendar year.
• Fulfill other responsibilities and tasks as needed and assigned.

The following are job requirements for interested candidates:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or a related educational field (Bachelor’s preferred, Montessori and Reggio Emilia background are a plus)
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant classroom experience.

Reports to: Academic Dean

Classification: Full-Time 10-month position, Monday-Friday, 7:45-3:45

Start Date: August 16, 2021

To apply: please send a cover letter including a response to our mission statement, resume, completed application, to Human Resources Manager at [email protected].

VBFS Mission Statement: Virginia Beach Friends School aims to educate the whole child, developing strong academic intellect and personal character, through recognition of each child’s individual light and living the Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship.

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Virginia Beach Friends School is seeking a part-time Extended Care Specialist who is a passionate educator, lifelong learner, and a collaborative partner with classroom teachers, staff and administrators. This candidate will play a pivotal role in the school, as they serve the entire community, providing a program that is well-balanced, structured and enjoyable for the students after the school day. The hours are from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This is a non-exempt hourly position. The pay rate is $10.00/hour.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervises the classroom.
• Helps with the general housekeeping tasks.
• Helps to maintain a neat and organized classroom that is shared by other teachers.
• Supervises and facilitates all activities to ensure safety and student engagement at all times.
• Reports to the Special Programs Director any problem which may occur with the children.
• Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of after care, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult (either Lead Teacher or Authorized Adult).
• Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth, maintaining current knowledge of early childhood practice.

The following are job requirements for interested candidates: 

• High School Diploma is REQUIRED.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in early childhood or elementary education is PREFERRED.
• Preferred certification in basic first-aid, AED, and CPR techniques (the school will pay for training for the right candidate)
• Preferred certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT) (the school will pay for training for the right candidate)
• Experience in a classroom setting as a lead teacher or teacher’s assistant is preferred.
• Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the School’s program and philosophy.

It is Virginia Beach Friend’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, pregnancy, identity, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is the intent and resolve of Virginia Beach Friends School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. 

This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and retirement. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, Virginia Beach Friends School will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental disabilities of a qualified individual with a disability who is able to perform the essential functions of a job with such reasonable accommodation, unless to do so would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the School.

To apply: please send a cover letter, resume, completed application, and three references to the Jason Weast, Director of Special Programming at [email protected].

Reports to: Director of Special Programming

Classification: Hourly, non-exempt, no benefits

Start Date: August 26, 2020

VBFS Mission Statement: Virginia Beach Friends School aims to educate the whole child, developing strong academic intellect and personal character, through recognition of each child’s individual light and living the Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship.

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