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Summary of Essential Duties: 

Friends Academy, Independent Quaker Day School, PS-12th grade is seeking a full-time Upper School History Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. As an experienced full-time faculty member, this position also includes serving as an advisor for 8-10 students and supporting a co-curricular activity such as coaching a sport or advising a major student/school organization. Support activities that contribute to the life of the school and attendance at all school faculty meetings, events, back-to-school nights, and department and divisional meetings.  

Education and Experience: 

An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree in education or in a relevant discipline is preferred. Successful high school teaching experience of at least three years including experience with introductory level as well as the most advanced levels, including AP classes. We will consider candidates who can demonstrate the following competencies and attributes: 

• creative and current with best practices in History instruction, with a focus on 21st-century learning skills 
• excited about teaching high school students to engage in our core educational practices  experience in online and project-based teaching and learning 
• student-centered and excited to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and the community 
• possess excellent oral and written communication skills 
• thrives in a vibrant educational environment and embraces change
• a deep interest in our Quaker mission and educational philosophy 
• strong organizational, time management, and technology skills 
• Independent School teaching to high school age students 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: 

• A resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position and why the candidate is uniquely  qualified for the position. The cover letter should include your salary requirement; • A statement of educational philosophy; 
• Three to five professional references; 
• Optional: Other supporting materials (e.g., articles, speeches, writing samples, or letters of  recommendation) that would be informative 

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 status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 

We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, +  Inclusion.