Part-Time Extended Day Program Teacher

Lansdowne Friends School; Lansdowne (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lansdowne Friends School in Lansdowne, PA is seeking part-time staff for its Extended Day Program (EDP) for the 2026-2027 school year. Shifts are mornings 6:45-8:45 a.m. and/or afternoons 3-6 p.m., with flexible scheduling.

Ideal candidates are motivated, resourceful, reliable and creative individuals who enjoy working with children. Strong communication with parents and staff is essential; first aid training or babysitting certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• First aid training or babysitting certification preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills with parents and colleagues.
• Motivated, resourceful, responsible, reliable and creative.

Responsibilities

• Multitasking with the primary focus of ensuring children's safety.
• Being vigilant at all times of the children's whereabouts and surroundings.
• Collaborating with other staff members.
• Developing and coordinating extended day programming.
• Creating a safe and welcoming space for students and families.
• Good communication with parents and other constituencies.
• Providing quality childcare during school parent/teacher conferences (two days per year).

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Creativity

Job description

Extended Day Program Position

Lansdowne Friends School seeks part-time staff persons for its Extended Day Program (EDP)

for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Staff is needed Monday through Friday for morning

care from 6:45-8:45 a.m. and/or afternoon care from 3-6 p.m. Scheduling can be flexible.

The job offers competitive pay commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a motivated, resourceful, responsible, reliable, professional and creative

individuals who enjoy working with children. Good communication skills are essential. First aid

training and/or babysitting certification preferred but not required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are

less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about

this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Multitasking with the primary focus of ensuring children’s safety
• Being vigilant at all times of the children’s whereabouts and surroundings
• Working with other staff members
• Developing and coordinating extended day programming
• Creating a safe and welcoming space for students and families
• Good communication skills with all constituencies, including parents
• Providing quality childcare during school parent/teacher conferences (two days per year)

Lansdowne Friends School is a small, diverse independent elementary day school serving

students from ages 3 years old through sixth grade located just outside of Philadelphia in the

Borough of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. Lansdowne Friends School nurtures young minds,

bodies, and spirits by offering a responsive and challenging program grounded in Quaker

values.

Lansdowne Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all

applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,

national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or

federal laws.

Background checks required:

• Department of Human Service Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
• Federal Criminal History Record Information

Andrea Danks, Director of Extended Day Programming: [e-mail]