Upper School Physics Teacher

Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 835 students, 41% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.

Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience. We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:

• A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and learning.
• A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
• A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.
• An ability to infuse technology to enhance student learning.
• An openness to interdisciplinary teaching.
• An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of students.
• Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.

Context and Philosophy

Friends School of Baltimore has an opening for an Upper School Physics Teacher to begin in August 2024. The position would be to teach multiple sections of physics and/or accelerated physics. Of particular interest are candidates who also have experience teaching math and/or other STEM-related courses. Additionally, candidates who have experience using technology in their teaching, collaborating with colleagues, and using a diversity of assessment techniques are especially suited for this role. All Upper School teachers participate in the full program of an independent school in addition to their classroom responsibilities.　

Responsibilities :

• Teach the core subject area(s) that honors the Quaker values and the Teaching and Learning Paradigm of Friends School.
• Advise a small group of students with whom you will progress through their years in the Upper School.
• Fulfill a "plus one" responsibility in the co-curricular or extra-curricular life of the school including clubs, coaching, special event planning, field trips, seminars, etc.
• Attend All-School Professional Days, Department meetings, and Upper School faculty meetings.
• Help move the initiatives of the School forward by serving on committees and lending their expertise and voice.
• Collaborate with teachers in their Department, within the division, and cross-divisionally.
• Provide parents and administrators with written and oral reports that explain in detail how a child is progressing in the various areas of his/her educational experience.
• Complete timely, detailed, and prescriptive progress reports, grades, and comments at regular intervals during the year for each student they teach.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and experience preferred
• Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to understand and incorporate Quaker Principles and Quaker education into their work.

In addition to a commitment to the fundamental ideals of Quaker education, Friends School faculty members are expected to model and foster the habits of mind, which we believe are essential to an outstanding 21st century education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience.

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the School website. A search committee will review candidate information and will contact those candidates with whom they are interested in speaking.

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.