Upper School Math Teacher

Friendscentral; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends’ Central School seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Upper School Math Teacher for a full-time position beginning July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach a range of math courses and be involved in co-curricular activities, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for high school students.

Qualifications

• Professional background in teaching Math.
• At least 3-5 years of teaching experience.
• Staying current with best practices in teaching Math.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Math at Regular and Advanced levels.
• Assess students’ progress and performance.
• Act as an advisor to a group of students.

Skills

Ability to relate well to high school students

Commitment to supporting diversity and inclusivity

Curriculum development

Education

Degree in Math or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Middle Upper School - Wynnewood, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Description

Friends’ Central School Overview

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 876 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 Math Teacher

The Friends’ Central Upper School (grades 9-12) seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic Math teacher for a full-time position beginning on July 1, 2025. The teacher is responsible for teaching four courses and being involved in co-curricular work The teacher will also act as an advisor to a small group of students.

Qualified candidates will have experience teaching a range of math courses, and a demonstrated commitment to working with Upper School students and will report to the Upper School Principal.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Math at Regular and Advanced levels
• Assess students’ progress and performance in a timely fashion
• Communicate with teachers, advisors, and parents regarding student needs and progress
• Act as an advisor to a small group of students
• Contribute to the School in an extra/co-curricular capacity as appropriate (coaching, advising clubs, May Term offerings,etc.)
• Be an engaged member of the Friends’ Central faculty and the wider school community

Qualifications

Qualifications

In addition to having a professional and educational background in teaching math, we are looking for candidates who also possess the following:

• Degree in Math or related field
• At least 3-5 years of teaching experience
• Ability to relate well to high school students
• A desire to contribute to the continuing development of curriculum content and methodology; staying current with best practices in teaching and the teaching of math, including incorporating technology and differentiating instruction
• An ability to determine learning goals and to design coherent instruction and assessment according to the needs of our students.
• A commitment to supporting the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement
• An understanding and commitment to the School’s Quaker values and mission

Physical Demands

Physical demands include dexterity for office machines and supply operation including but not limited to writing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

Please apply here. The application will ask for a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. All applications should be completed by May 31, 2025.

Friends’ Central School seeks candidates with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning community who will address issues of diversity, as well as enhance the Philosophy of Inclusivity and Awareness articulated in our Diversity Statement.