Nestled on a 50-acre, tree-lined campus in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania just north of Philadelphia, Abington Friends School (AFS) is a vibrant Early Childhood (3 and 4 year-olds) through Grade 12 Quaker day school grounded in more than three centuries of educational leadership and innovation. Founded in 1697, AFS is shaped by the enduring testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship, which guide the daily life of students and educators alike.

At AFS, our mission is to cultivate intellectual excellence, foster strength of character, and support the growth of each student’s unique talents, while nurturing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of the whole child. Our campus provides a rich environment for discovery, supported by inspiring classrooms, expansive green spaces, robust arts and athletics programs, and a community culture that honors both individuality and collective purpose. More information is available at https://www.abingtonfriends.net/

The Upper School seeks a full time History teacher to join the Faculty. For this position, the Upper School seeks a thoughtful, energized, and collaborative educator who is comfortable working in a History Department that serves a wide range of learners and offers a diverse range of courses.  The teacher needs to feel comfortable working with high school students one-on-one and managing a responsive classroom environment of diverse learners. 

The position will teach four sections of History. Teachers will teach across a wide array of courses and work to meet the needs of the department each year. Our program includes:

• Foundations and Skills (9th)
• 20th Century World/US History (10th)
• AP United States History
• 11th and 12th grade teacher-designed electives

Upper School teachers are expected to serve as student advisors. In addition, Faculty and staff are expected to contribute to the school community beyond the classroom by coaching or supervising student activities. These responsibilities play a vital role in fostering student engagement and strengthening our shared community.

AFS seeks candidates with: 

• Experience teaching and advising in the high school setting 
• A BA in History or a related field; Masters in Education or History preferred
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative department
• Willingness to teach across the full history curriculum and adapt as needed
• Skill at teaching core studentship skills (reading, writing, thinking, organization)
• Ability to differentiate and support a wide range of learning styles and academic needs
• Ability to create an engaged, dynamic, and student-centered classroom environment
• Flexibility and responsiveness with course content and instructional approaches
• Ability to envision, refine, and design the history curriculum
• Competency in teaching Ethnic or Regional studies and the ability to integrate these areas into foundational courses is strongly valued.
• Experience in teaching Politics, Government, or Civic Engagement meaningful.
• Familiarity with Quakerism and/or Quaker education community
• Willingness to meet and collaborate with students outside of classroom hours
• Comfort working with, and appreciation of, adolescents as learners and individuals
• Commitment to exploring the place of equity and justice as a feature of teaching & learning.
• Extracurricular and coaching experience a plus

Please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of 3 references.  No phone calls, please.

Abington Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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