Position Summary
Friends Academy seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered Upper School English Teacher for grades 9-12. As a faculty member with a proven track record of teaching excellence, you will work to support and guide our students with inspiring curriculum and educational experiences. This role is ideal for an educator who pairs mastery of their craft with a growth mindset—someone who is eager to collaborate with departmental peers, engage with diverse perspectives, and continuously evolve their practices.
In addition to classroom teaching, this full-time position includes advising a small cohort of 8–10 students and actively contributing to the life of the school by leading a co-curricular activity, whether through coaching or advising academic clubs and/or activities. The successful candidate will enthusiastically align with our Quaker mission and actively engage in the full life of the school, including faculty meetings, events, back to school nights, and departmental and divisional meetings after school.
A successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are representative of the role; responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the department and school community:
