Westfield Friends School

Westfield Friends School is a Quaker day school in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, serving about 150 students from pre-K through middle school. Its Quaker heritage shapes classroom practice, hiring decisions, and professional culture. The school's mission centers on honoring what it calls the Divine essence in every student and building a community where differences strengthen learning.

Teaching here means working in a pedagogical tradition built on active inquiry and dialogue. Rather than lecturing, faculty guide students to ask questions, test ideas together, and develop what the school describes as lives of conscience and consequence. That philosophy shapes the kind of teacher Westfield Friends seeks: someone comfortable facilitating discovery, leading discussions, and reflecting on practice in community with colleagues. It is a mission-driven setting, and the fit matters.

Westfield Friends School hires faculty for elementary and middle school classrooms, Spanish language instruction, and administrative support roles. Because the school is small—under 200 students—each hire influences culture and program offerings. A Spanish teacher, for instance, works across multiple grade levels and collaborates closely with classroom teachers on language integration. Administrative and support staff align with Quaker values of equity, transparency, and consensus-building.

What sets teaching here apart is intimacy without isolation. Faculty know student families by name and shape curriculum together. Quaker decision-making emphasizes listening, respect for conscience, and shared responsibility. Day school employment means you return home each afternoon; you are not on campus 24/7. For educators seeking a values-aligned community where small scale enables real influence over program and culture, Westfield Friends School offers a distinct path.