As a social studies teacher at DVFriends, you will join a dynamic team aligned in the goal of helping bright students with learning differences reach their full potential. Full-time faculty in the middle school teach five academic courses in their department(s) while acting as an academic advisor to 6-8 students. Teachers also fulfill other assigned duties and report directly to their division director. Middle School at DVFriends encompasses grades 6-8.
Your skills
You'll be the right person for this job if:
You want to work for a school that improves kids’ lives alongside people who share that motivation.
You have had meaningful experience working with kids and/or teens that has energized you and made you optimistic about what students can achieve with the right supports and guidance.
You communicate well, and you have well-developed organization and executive function skills to lead and manage a complex and nuanced learning environment.
You see differences among students and adults as value-added, opening up creative pathways to learning and setting the stage for more equitable communities.
You know yourself well, faults and strengths, and approach others with empathy and generosity of spirit.
You actively face challenges and lean into problems, drawing upon people and resources to solve them.
Being around young people provides you with optimism and energy.
You have a college degree by the position’s start date.
Benefits
You'll benefit from:
A robust health insurance plan, including a school contribution that covers the employee cost and a portion of the cost for a partner and dependents.
Employer match of retirement plan contributions up to 6% of salary.
A competitive salary and benefits package.
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Requirements
College degree by the position’s start date.
Meaningful experience working with kids and/or teens.
Well-developed organization and executive function skills.
Ability to see differences among students and adults as value-added.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Delaware Valley Friends School before the deadline.
