Welcome

The Big Backyard Nursery School is a cooperative preschool located in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia. Our school offers children a place to play and explore at their own pace in an environment that is just their size. The Big Backyard fosters the emotional, social, and intellectual growth of children by making each child feel safe, respected and loved.

At the Big Backyard, parents actively participate in their child’s preschool experience. The school boasts a 5:1 child to adult ratio, with a teacher, a co-teacher and a cooperating parent in every classroom every day.

We are Hiring in 2022!

The Big Backyard is looking for a Certified Teacher who is creative, energetic and loves the outdoors to join our team of seven early childhood professionals and 45-50 diverse co-oping families.

We all work together to provide a unique space for our children to play and explore at their own pace. Each day we work to foster emotional, social, and intellectual growth of our children by making each of them feel safe, respected and loved.

To apply:

  • Email Judith Mercuris, BBY Director :  bby.school@gmail.com
  • Subject: Teacher Position
  • Resume and cover letter required
  • Starting timeframe: June-September 2022