Friends Select School is seeking a full-time Interim Upper School Mathematics Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year, beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will be an experienced educator capable of teaching a broad range of high school mathematics courses. They should be able to engage students at both the introductory and advanced levels, with comfort teaching Algebra I through Precalculus. Experience teaching higher-level courses, including Calculus and upper-level electives, is preferred. In addition to classroom teaching, the candidate will be expected to serve as an advisor, participate in committee and extracurricular responsibilities, and contribute to the overall school community. Friends Select values teachers who utilize the city of Philadelphia as an extension of the classroom and who foster meaningful connections with community institutions. The position requires a collaborative spirit, strong content knowledge, and a commitment to academic excellence and student growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach all levels of high school mathematics, from Algebra I through Precalculus  
• Contribute to the development, support, and potential expansion of upper-level mathematics electives based on student interest and departmental needs
• Advise students and contribute to their academic and personal development
• Participate actively in school life, including student advising, club and committee involvement, and general faculty duties
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a supportive, academically rigorous learning environment 
• Engage with the city as an extension of the classroom, building relationships with local institutions to enrich the student experience 

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required; degree in mathematics or a related field preferred. 
• 2 or more years of high school mathematics teaching experience 
• Strong ability to teach a wide range of math courses and challenge students at academic levels
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students of varying abilities 
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team of educators
• Interest in using urban resources to enhance learning and extend education beyond the classroom

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Chris Singler, Upper School Director, via the school's website: https://www.friends-select.org/about/employment-opportunities.

References to be provided upon request.

Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status.

About Friends Select School

Teaching and learning at Friends Select is tangible. We’re located in the cultural heart of Center City Philadelphia, right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. At every age, students visit museums, attend cultural events, participate in community service, and use the finest educational resources Philadelphia has to offer. Through interaction with the real world, students become resourceful learners and active citizens of our school, city, and global community. Our Pre-K through 12 academic program is an engaging and connected educational journey. It’s carefully constructed to guide students through every stage of learning in a warm and welcoming environment where failure is not feared or believed to be fixed. At the core is a firm foundation of Quaker values. During weekly Meeting for Worship, our students and teachers sit in silent search for Truth and if moved to speak, rise to share. Seniors graduate from Friends Select with the knowledge and understanding of peaceful resolution to conflict, empathy, service to others, mutual respect, inclusion, and stewardship.

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