Nestled within the heart of Center City Philadelphia, Friends Select School is eager to hire a first grade educator who is passionate about using the City and its wealth of resources to enhance the learning of their students. We are looking for a new colleague who is a strong collaborator with a growth mindset who can join us in our continual refinement of the art of teaching and partner with us to further enact our mission as a Quaker school.

The ideal candidate for this position has

• a graduate degree in education or a related field
• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the first-grade level (or an approximate grade)
• strong pedagogical skills
• experience teaching Units of Study in Reading and Writing Workshop from Teachers College, as well as Wilson Fundations
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• experience collaborating with colleagues to develop an integrated social studies curriculum
• experience teaching Everyday Math or a similar curriculum
• a commitment to social justice and anti-racist education

The responsibilities of a lower school lead teacher include

• teaching reading, writing, math, and social studies
• supporting and facilitating students' social-emotional development
• utilizing the city to enhance student learning
• collaborating with both grade-level colleagues and the rest of the lower school faculty
• communicating with parents including, but not limited to, two progress reports and two parent conferences
• meeting after school as needed for faculty meetings, curriculum development, and committee work, approximately 2 times per week
• attending various school events
• carrying out various duties such as supervising lunch, recess, and dismissal

We welcome candidates whose teaching experience has not happened within an independent school. Candidates who are from diverse backgrounds and/or who have experience in cultural competency work are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should apply online via the School's iSolved portal by submitting a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Dave Younkin, Director of the Lower School. References will not be contacted unless the candidate is a finalist for the position. Materials accepted until April 16, 2021, unless the search is closed before then.

Friends Select School is a 590-student, co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in center city Philadelphia. 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 gender, race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap status, or any status recognized by federal, state and local civil rights and non-discrimination laws.

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