Upper School English Teacher

Friends’ Central School Overview

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 880 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 English Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Upper School English teacher for a full-time position beginning in August 2026. The position involves leading engaging, discussion-based courses that foster critical thinking, analytical reading, and effective written and oral communication. Through the study of literature, students explore enduring questions to better understand themselves and the world around them, while writing is used as a primary tool for developing clear, critical, and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of English, typically involving two grade levels and two preps.
• Focus on critical thinking, analysis, and understanding of literature in the service of clear writing and thinking.
• Lead discussion-based, student-centered classes that foster critical thinking, analytical reading, and effective written and oral communication.

• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field.
• Master's degree or higher in English or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in an independent school setting.
• Experience teaching English at the high school level.
• Ability to teach a range of courses, including AP English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.