Lead Teacher: Three-Year-Old Program

The Bryn Athyn Church Preschool

Our Mission & Philosophy

Guided by the teachings of the New Church, we are dedicated to providing a gentle transition from home to school and to protecting and nurturing a young child's innocence. Our

Three-Year-Old Program provides a friendly, secure atmosphere where children feel truly at home. We believe inextending a child’s skills and knowledge by gently guiding them through independent exploration, structured activities, and hands-on learning.

The Role

We are seeking a warm, dedicated Lead Teacher to foster a nurturing environment for our youngest learners. You will be responsible for creating a classroom culture that balances play-based discovery with the spiritual and developmental values of our school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Leadership: Lead a three-year-old classroom, ensuring a safe, organized, and inviting environment.
• Spiritual Guidance: Conduct and lead daily worship, integrating the New Church teachings into the rhythm of the school day.
• Holistic Development: Facilitate play-based learning that supports social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical growth.
• Nature-Based Learning: Incorporate the natural world into the curriculum through regular use of our outdoor playground and surrounding environment.
• Curriculum Design: Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons that spark curiosity and honor the innocence of childhood.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with fellow preschool teachers and maintain open, professional communication with parents.

Qualified Candidates Will Possess:

Why join us?

This is a perfect opportunity to nurture our youngest learners. At Bryn Athyn Church Preschool, you will work with asupportive team of preschool teachers that values the "gentle transition" and recognizes the importance of play and nature in a child's spiritual and academic journey.

This is a part-time position of approximately twenty-five hours per week with the possibility of additional hours if you are interested in helping with our afternoon Wonder Garden Program.

This program is designed to offer a structured playatmosphere for preschool and kindergarten aged children.

To Apply:

Posted 4-30-2026

General Church Education

Religious Educational Programs Assistant, Part-Time

General Church Education is seeking a part-time (15-20 hours per week) Religious Educational Programs Assistant to work onsite in the Cairncrest building.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Religious Educational Programs of General Church Education, this position will support the design and development of religious education in homes and Sunday schools. This position is a great opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge in education and program coordination. Specific responsibilities include:

• Helping to develop lessons, projects and activities for religious education in homes and Sunday schools
• Formatting documents according to set criteria for use on websites and as digital downloads
• Organizing address lists and mailing/customizing forms
• Organizing physical and online files
• Brainstorming and researching potential festival gifts for families with children 10 years old and under

Qualified candidates will be familiar with the teachings of the General Church of the New Jerusalem and writings of Emanual Swedenborg, and have a general knowledge of Old and New Testament stories. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word is required. Strong writing ability, organization skills, creativity, and attention to detail are essential. The start date for this position is negotiable.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to:

Rachel Glenn, Religious Educational Programs Coordinator

P.O. Box 743

Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009 Email: rachel.glenn@newchurch.org

4-8-2026

Custodial Assistant

Glencairn Museum is seeking applicants for part-time custodial assistants. The successful candidate(s) can expect to be scheduled for an average of 10 hours per month. This position requires work on evenings and on weekends. All Museum staff must be available during the Christmas season. 

Custodial assistants report to the Museum’s operations manager and may be assigned custodial cleaning and/or event operations duties, including setup and restoration. The open position(s) are for assistance with event operations, including set-up, restoration, and other tasks. The successful candidate(s) are required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. This position may also be assigned light custodial cleaning to help ensure that the Museum maintains a consistently clean, orderly, and welcoming appearance. 

Moving Museum furniture and cleaning and maintaining the building, furniture, floors, doors, and other furnishings and finishes must be done according to museum industry best practices, and all tasks must be carried out in compliance with OSHA and other government regulations. Employees of Glencairn Museum are expected to uphold the mission, principles, and polices of The Academy of the New Church; support the mission of Glencairn Museum; and follow all Museum policies and guidelines.

Primary duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Consulting event and restoration floor plans and accurately completing setup and restoration without direction.
• Lifting and carrying furniture and rugs.
• Serving as event staff (e.g., carrying food, monitoring trash, etc.)
• Performing light custodial cleaning.

Professional and Personal Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and consistently complete tasks
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulations. 
• Willingness and ability to follow direction.
• Reliability, consistency, and dependability.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: 

Peter Childs

Operations Manager

Glencairn Museum

1001 Cathedral Road, P.O. Box 757

Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

peter.childs@glencairnmuseum.org

Posted 3-20-2026

Kindergarten Teacher

Glenview New Church School

The Glenview New Church School is a Preschool-8th grade school aligned with the Glenview New Church congregation. Our mission is to provide children with a natural and spiritual education based on the Bible and the teachings of the New Church, preparing them to become caring, useful citizens in this world and in the life to come.

We are currently seeking a full-time Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-27 academic year.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and engaging, play-based learning environment both in the classroom and outdoors. This role integrates academic instruction with spiritual and social-emotional development, guiding students in their understanding of God, Bible stories, moral life, and positive relationships with others.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a kindergarten homeroom, including daily instruction and classroom management
• Conduct and lead homeroom worship.
• Teach foundational skills in reading, writing, and handwriting.
• Provide instruction in science and social studies.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons that support students’ emotional awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Incorporate nature-based learning through regular use of outdoor classroom spaces and school grounds.
• Foster students’ spiritual growth through age-appropriate religious instruction.
• Collaborate effectively with parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Participate in faculty meetings and school initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including New Church-specific training.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Education or a related field).
• Experience teaching or working with young children in foundational subject areas.
• Experience supporting young children’s social-emotional development (SEL) in a classroom setting.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, New Church education and teachings.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons aligned with provided curriculum guides.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with parents, teachers, and administrators.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with a diverse population of learners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective classroom management and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a nurturing approach to teaching.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with or interest in nature-based and outdoor education.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Phil Parker, Principal

Email: philp@glenviewnewchurch.org

Glenview New Church School

74 Park Drive

Glenview, IL 0025

Posted 11-29-2022

Mail Delivery Driver (substitutes)

The Academy of the New Church seeks substitute mail delivery drivers. The successful candidate(s) must be responsible, have an excellent driving record and be able to do some lifting (up to 25 lbs.), able to climb in and out of the mail truck, sort mail, and do weekly inspections of the fluid levels in the truck. Hours are year around, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is an ideal job for individuals who like to keep their mornings and afternoons open. Background checks and a driving records check will be performed. Please email inquiries to: judy.merrell@ancss.org.