Long Term English Substitute

Friends' Central School Overview

Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 845 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 Long-Term Substitute English Teacher

Friends' Central School seeks a teacher of English in Grade 6 in our Middle School. This is a temporary, maternity leave replacement from late August through November.. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, hard-working, and flexible, demonstrate a desire to learn, show initiative and to connect with students. Reporting directly to the Middle School principal, this teacher will be responsible for four sections of 6th grade English and act as an advisor to a group of students.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in English or education, be committed to providing for the developmental needs of this age group, and possess strong classroom management skills. This person will also have responsibilities beyond the classroom, including serving as an advisor to a small group of 6th graders, facilitating a weekly club and supervising a weekly service project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach the Grade 6 English curriculum;
• Assess students' progress and performance, including writing mid-semester reports;
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student needs and progress;
• Attend grade level team meetings & faculty meetings;
• Act as a point person and advocate for a small group of 6th grade advisees;
• Act as a faculty advisor for a Middle School club and service project; Qualifications
  • Experience teaching Middle School-aged students;
  • Minimum of three years' experience in an educational setting;
  • Education: Bachelor's or Graduate level degree in English, the humanities and/or education. 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 April 29, 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 .