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Friends' Central School Overview

Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 815 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 French Teacher

Friends' Central Upper School (grades 9-12) seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher of French for a full-time position beginning on July 1, 2022. Qualified candidates will have experience teaching French, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and a demonstrated commitment to working with Upper School students. Candidates who can also teach Spanish are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Be an enthusiastic teacher and supportive guide for high school-aged students

• Continue to develop and coordinate our world language curricula with other faculty

• Stay current with best practices in teaching and the teaching of languages, including incorporating technology and differentiating instruction

• Determine learning goals and design coherent instruction and assessment accordingly

• Have the mindset and ability to work in partnership with parents

• Possess excellent communication skills, including through writing

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills

• Enhance the School's commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement

• Understand and be committed to the School's Quaker values and mission

• Be an engaged member of the Friends' Central faculty and wider community

This position will also involve being an advisor, so candidates are asked to share any relevant experience in those areas. Upper School faculty are also expected to perform supervisory duties (study hall, lunch, etc.), supervise a club, support student affinity groups, and assist with other programmatic activities that are part of the school day. Candidates who can also coach a sport are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in French

• Bachelor's degree in French or related field

• 3-5 years French teaching experience

• Ability to teach all Upper School levels of French, from French 1 through French Literature

To apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities page of our website for our online application. The application will ask for a resume, cover letter and three professional references. All applications should be completed by February 27, 2023.

Currently, Friends' Central requires COVID-19 vaccines for all faculty, staff, and students. There will be limited exemptions for medical or religious reasons.

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.

About Friends' Central School

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory, Quaker day school, founded in 1845, serving 800 students in Nursery through grade 12. Located on two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends’ Central blends a rigorous curriculum with enduring Quaker principles of kindness, compassion, and generosity of spirit to create a solid foundation for a future of opportunity and success. Students at Friends’ Central School are taught to think critically and creatively, and they learn the value of good character and strong work ethic to develop into active and engaged citizens. Friends’ Central seeks candidates who will enhance the philosophy of inclusivity and awareness articulated in our Diversity Statement.

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