Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

At a Glance
Job Title:  Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Position Type: Full-time, one-year appointment
Salary:  $50,000 - $55,000, Salary commensurate with experience
Start Date:  8/1/26

Position Summary

The Bryn Mawr School is seeking a dedicated and energetic Kindergarten Assistant for a one-year appointment to support our vibrant Lower School community. This role is designed for an individual who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Kindergarten Assistant will partner with a veteran lead teacher to facilitate the daily operations of a dynamic classroom. This role is designed for a dedicated individual who will help cultivate a nurturing, engaging, and organized environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally..

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the lead and specialist teachers to deliver curriculum and activities; facilitate small group instruction and provide individualized reinforcement of core learning concepts.
• Foster a nurturing and orderly classroom climate; provide active supervision during transitions, recess periods, and lunch.
• Organize and prepare essential classroom materials and manage the logistical details necessary to ensure the daily program runs efficiently.
• Support students with empathy as they build foundational social-emotional skills and navigate their early school experiences.
• Engage in consistent, open communication with the lead teacher and broader Lower School team to maintain a cohesive educational environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or significant progress toward a degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting young children, specifically within the 5–6 age range, in a school environment or structured group setting is preferred
• Maintain high energy, patience, and a "can-do" attitude while managing the logistical details and daily operations of the classroom.
• Maintain consistent, open communication and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when engaging with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Opportunities to participate in extracurricular programs (e.g., athletics, arts, after-school programming) are available.

Salary & Benefits

Bryn Mawr School follows a Faculty Salary Scale. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience, education, skills, and job-related responsibilities. Teaching candidates will be offered a salary between $50,000 and $55,000. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside the range shown.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A.)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.)
• Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
• Graduate School/Professional Development funding
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer contribution of 3% and will match up to another 3% of the employee’s contribution after a year of service
• Legal Resources
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance.  
• Sick and personal leave.  
• Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and a list of at least three current professional references to Elaine Swyryn, Associate Head of School, at resumes@brynmawrschool.org. Please enter, “Assistant Kindergarten Teacher” as the subject line.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the ways in which inclusive and equitable practices inform their approach to instruction and communication. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply and will be welcomed into a community that celebrates the uniqueness of each faculty member and student. 

The Bryn Mawr School is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Post Date: May 11, 2026