Edison, New Jersey
Posted: 17-Jun-26
Location: Haddonfield, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: SCI2026
HADDONFIELD FRIENDS SCHOOL
Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033
| Haddonfield Friends School continues a 250- year tradition of educating a diverse population in the Quaker tradition. The School currently enrolls students age 2 through grade 8. |
7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Haddonfield Friends School is seeking a Middle School Science teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Responsibilities include teaching the 7th and 8th grade Science curriculum, including related lab experiments and oversight of the Coriell Science Fair. The qualified teacher will be a reflective practitioner with an understanding of and strong affinity for Quaker philosophy, a strong desire to engage in lifelong learning, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of the Middle School Team.
Strong candidates will bring:
- 2-4 years teaching experience in the Middle School classroom
- Genuine understanding of adolescent development and respectful behavior management
- In-depth knowledge of science concepts and skills, the scientific method, and safe laboratory practices to support curriculum taught at this level
- Willingness to collaborate with a team and co-teach as needed
- Rich repertoire of teaching strategies to address a variety of learning styles and needs
- Understanding of how to build relationships with students from a positive and strengths-based perspective
- Strong understanding of formative and summative assessment practices
- Solid communication skills – willingness to communicate with parents weekly
- Strong technology skills and experience with technology integration in the classroom and use of varied platforms in virtual learning
- Commitment to continuous professional learning and reflective discussion around practice, including understanding and application of current research
- Able to meet varied demands with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and humor
- Ability to teach to the whole child, including enthusiasm for project-based learning, field trip planning, service integration, and extra-curricular availability
Qualified Applicants should submit the following:
A cover letter to Matthew Sharp, Head of School; resume/curriculum vitae; statement of educational philosophy; teaching certificate; and three letters of recommendation to:
Matthew Sharp, Head of School, Haddonfield Friends School
Send application materials via: employment@hfsfriends.org (Include ‘MS Science Teacher’ in the subject line.)
Applications requested immediately
Job posting expiration date: Until position is filled
