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Now Hiring: Full-Time Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
Friends Western School
Application
Details
Posted: 01-May-26
Location: Pasadena, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000
Location: Pasadena, CA Start Date: August 1, 2026 Status: Part-Time (Weekdays, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM), Compensation: Salary $75,000 per year
Friends Western School is seeking a full-time teacher to lead a combined Kindergarten/1st grade class of up to 15 students. This is an opportunity to teach in a small, collaborative environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and values-driven education.
About Friends Western School Friends Western School is a vibrant Quaker cooperative elementary school located in Pasadena, CA. We offer a low student-to-teacher ratio and a supportive, inclusive learning environment grounded in the Quaker belief that there is an inner light in every person. As a member of WASC and the Friends Council on Education, we are committed to educational excellence, equity, and community. We welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Schedule This full-time position includes instructional hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. In addition, attendance is expected at occasional school events outside these hours, including professional development training, Back to School Night, Open House, and other community events.
What You’ll Do
Teach a combined Kindergarten/1st grade class of up to 15 students
Implement and adapt curriculum using frameworks such as Eureka Math, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy, and the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum
Support school-wide initiatives that emphasize cultural literacy, civic engagement, and social justice
Build and maintain a restorative classroom culture rooted in Quaker values: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship
Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in the Student Study Team to support students with mild to moderate disabilities
Maintain regular, proactive communication with families
Write biannual narrative progress reports and keep up-to-date student data
Lead at least one curriculum-based field trip per year
Attend cooperative membership meetings and contribute to the school community
What We’re Looking For
A completed or in-progress teaching credential or degree in education; Early Childhood or Special Education a plus.
Experience working with young children, including those with learning differences
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively, and creatively within a small team
Familiarity with or willingness to learn restorative practices, Responsive Classroom, or similar models
Commitment to inclusive, values-based education and continuous professional growth
Friends Western School (FWS) is a cooperative Quaker elementary school (K-5) in Pasadena, CA that values inquiry, participation, examination, and reflection. We believe in each child’s natural curiosity and compassion and we work with students to nurture a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of integrity. Students of Friends schools grow into compassionate and responsible adults who recognize their interconnectedness with the world around them.
