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:

• the ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing school, and remain organized, punctual, and reliable
• a commitment to active and thoughtful engagement in work involving identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• the ability to manage the behavior in a classroom consisting of 16-18 students using the Responsive Classroom (or similar) approach 
• a commitment to professional development to grow in current and best educational practices in reading, writing, math, and social studies
• the ability to study curriculum and do the intellectual work needed to deliver instruction at a high level
• knowledge and experience with the Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop model
• knowledge and experience with Singapore math and/or the CPA (concrete, pictorial, abstract) approach to mathematics
• experience with Problem Based Learning
• a strong understanding of how to use formal, informal, summative, and formative assessments to plan lessons and units of study, as well as help students, reach their potential
• effective, excellent oral and written communication skills