Upper School Maternity Leave Substitute Math Teacher

Friends’ Central School Overview 

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 815 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. 

Upper School Maternity Leave Substitute Math Teacher 

The Friends’ Central Upper School (grades 9-12) seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic Math teacher for a maternity leave position beginning in mid-October of 2026 through early March 2027.  Qualified candidates will have experience teaching a range of math courses, especially Algebra II, as well as a demonstrated commitment to working with Upper School students. Your supervisor will be Lee Payton, Upper School Principal.

In addition to having a professional and educational background in teaching math, we seek someone who will:

• Be an enthusiastic teacher and supportive guide for Upper School-aged students
• Continue to develop and coordinate our math curricula with other faculty 
• Determine learning goals and design coherent instruction and assessment accordingly
• Have the mindset and ability to work in partnership with parents 
• Possess excellent communication skills, including writing skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement
• Understand and be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission
• Be an engaged member of the Friends’ Central faculty and the wider school community

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach a range of math courses
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related fields
• 3-5 years of teaching experience

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 October 18, 2026 .

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.