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Lower School Grades 1-4 Teacher – School Year 2021-2022
Friends Academy
Mission and Philosophy Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for “the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented,” Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college preparatory day school serving students from age three through the twelfth grade. The school’s philosophy is based on the principles of integrity, simplicity, patience, moderation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and a belief that the silence and simple ministry of the “gathered meeting” brings the presence of God into the midst of busy lives. Friends Academy is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skills, a genuine commitment to service and ethical action, and an understanding that every life is to be explored, celebrated, and enjoyed in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends. Position Description Friends Academy, Independent Quaker Day School, PS-12th grade is seeking experienced full-time Lower School Teachers Grades 1-4 for the Fall, 2021, School Year, 2021-2022. Lower School Head Teachers should be eager to engage in an ongoing collaboration with colleagues on the grade level team, specialist area teachers, and administration. All faculty members are expected to support activities and events that contribute to the life of the school and to attend departmental, divisional, and all-school staff meetings, and perform other duties as assigned. We are seeking dedicated professionals who encapsulate a love of teaching. Who respect others, possess a warm and inviting personality, and can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students, and parents. Summary of Essential Duties:
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Education and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education is required. A Master’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is preferred. Three to five years of teaching experience is required (preferably in an independent school). Previous head teaching experience is preferred. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An interested candidate should submit the following to recruitment@fa.org:
Our Commitment to Diversity Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world as we deepen and elevate our educational program. Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other state or federally protected classification. We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion |
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