Employment
About Miquon
The Miquon School is an independent, coeducational elementary school using innovative, child-centered teaching practices grounded in our 90-year tradition of Progressive education.
Our student body is comprised of approximately 150 children in nursery (age 3) through sixth grade. Classes are mixed-age groups, typically 16-20 children in size, and led by a co-teaching partnership. Time spent outside on our nearly 11-acre campus — including wooded areas, fields, and a creek — is an integral part of every child’s Miquon experience. We value independent thinking, varied individual and collaborative approaches to learning, authentic assessment methods, and creative, child-focused approaches to curriculum development.
The Miquon School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation in the employment of staff, admission of students, granting of financial aid, or the administration of school policies. We are a community that is diverse along ethnic, economic, and religious lines, and we seek applicants who represent and broaden that diversity.
The Miquon School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS), and the Progressive Education Network.
Available Positions
Director of Development
The Miquon School is seeking an 80% time (12 month) Director of Development starting immediately. The director is responsible for growing Miquon’s culture of philanthropy and is a key member of both the school’s senior leadership and advancement teams. Applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and any other requested documents to resumes@miquon.org.
View the Director of Development Job Description
Director of Operations and Human Resources
The Miquon School is seeking a 80% time (12 month) Director of Operations and Human Resources starting immediately. The DO/HR is a key person ensuring the successful functioning of the non-academic, operational aspects of the school by managing its human resources program and coordinating with colleagues in business management, IT, facilities, and office administration. They also serve a critical role on the School’s Administrative Leadership Team as a proactive thought leader, exercising expertise and informed decision-making in fulfilling the school’s mission and meeting its goals and objectives. Applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and any other requested documents to resumes@miquon.org.
View the Director of Operations and Human Resources Job Description
Music Specials Teacher, Half-Year Sabbatical Replacement
The Miquon School, a Progressive, non-sectarian independent school serving grades N-6 is seeking a full-time teacher to teach music starting mid January, 2025 as a sabbatical leave replacement.. Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include tuition remission, deferred compensation, sabbatical opportunities and health care. This position reports to the Director of Teaching and Learning.
The Music Specials Teacher contributes to the daily life of the students and the school. They support student growth in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and preparing the 6th graders for their choral performance at their graduation.
The successful Music Teacher would have experience with the Responsive Classroom methodology as well as music teaching philosophies such as Conversational Solfege, Kodaly, Music Learning Theory, or Orff.
View the Music Specials Teacher Half-Year Sabbatical Replacement Job Description
Ongoing Searches
We are always looking for the following positions. Interested applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and any other requested documents to resumes@miquon.org.
Substitute Teachers
Experience in all levels of elementary school is required. Experience with Progressive education is a plus, but not required.
Van Drivers and Substitutes
Morning (approximately 6:30 am – 8:00 am) and afternoon (2:45 pm – 4:30 pm) shifts are available Monday through Friday. Pay is $30-40 per route for a total of $60-$80 per day. Ideally, one individual will handle both shifts for each dedicated route. This position is during the school year only.
