Friends’ Central School Overview

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 850 students in Nursery through grade 12. Located in the Philadelphia suburbs, the School has two campuses. The Middle & Upper Schools are located just outside of West Philadelphia in Wynnewood, and the Lower School is on our Old Gulph Road campus in the heart of Wynnewood.

The exceptional faculty at Friends’ Central offers a curriculum that cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of our students. Our pedagogy is grounded in continuing revelation, reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility. From Nursery to grade 12, our students participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion. As they transform from playful children to skilled, self-possessed teenagers, they are always intellectually curious and engaged thinkers. Friends’ Central prepares graduates to succeed in college and in life.

Middle School English Teacher

Friends’ Central School seeks a full-time Middle School English teacher starting in August 2024. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the content area, have a deep understanding of the developmental needs of 11-to-14-year-old students, be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will also be an enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative teacher.

Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of Middle School English.
  • Focus on building students’ skills in reading, writing and speaking
  • Foster an inclusive classroom environment characterized by inquiry, exploration, and student engagement.
  • Contribute to the continuing development of the English and Humanities curriculum
  • Assess students’ progress and performance in a timely fashion.
  • Communicate with teachers, advisors and parents/caregivers regarding students’ needs and progress.
• Lead students to develop critical thinking, reading and writing skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the department and on the grade level team.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of 10 to 12 students, acting as point person between home and school.
• Participate in faculty committees, grade team meetings and faculty meetings.
• Serve as a service project leader and club advisor.
• Chaperone field trips and other student activities that contribute to the life of the school.

Qualifications:

In addition to having a professional and educational background in teaching English, we are looking for candidates who also possess the following:

• Deep knowledge of current pedagogical practices
• Passion for the English language and linguistic expression
• Effective integration technology into the classroom to enhance learning.
• Degree in English or a related field
• 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a Middle School setting
• Ability to relate well to Middle School students
• Ability to relate to parents and the wider community
• Passion for understanding the world in a historical context
• Willingness to understand and be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission
• Ability to enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement (see below)
• Ability to be an engaged member of the Friends’ Central faculty and wider community

Physical Demands

Physical demands include dexterity for office machines and supply operation including but not limited to writing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

Please apply here. The application will ask for a resume, cover letter and three professional references. All applications should be completed by March 31, 2024.

Friends’ Central School seeks candidates with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning community who will address issues of diversity, as well as enhance the Philosophy of Inclusivity and Awareness articulated in our Diversity Statement.