Middle School Science Teacher

Friends Community School (FCS) seeks a Middle School Science teacher.

The successful candidate should be knowledgeable and experienced in teaching science, capable of providing project-based and experiential learning. The ideal candidate will have strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment using Responsive Classroom. Respect for and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential, and the candidate should incorporate these values into their practice and curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to teach various levels of Middle School science
• Teach up to five science classes, as well as an advisory
• Plan engaging lessons that consider multiple learning styles and differences
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Specialist to differentiate instruction for remediation and enrichment as needed
• Continuously integrate the school’s commitment to Quakerism, Progressive Education, and Equity in your classroom
• Work collaboratively with other teachers on interdisciplinary projects where applicable.
• Provide remediation and enrichment as needed
• Organize daily morning advisory activities and participate in weekly Meeting for Worship
• Guide children in non-violent conflict resolution
• Sponsor service projects appropriate to the class and curriculum
• Maintain regular communication with parents of class activities and special events through the
• class web page
• Record curriculum by using Atlas Rubicon
• Participate in scheduled school events such as parent-teacher conferences, Back-to-School
• Night, overnight field trips
• Complete all progress reports and student recommendations in a professional and timely manner
• Attend major school-wide events
• Monitor and stay within your annual budget
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Desired and/or Required

• Minimum 4-year college degree
• Degree in the field of education/science preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience preferred
• Understanding of child development
• Commitment to Progressive Education and to equity and inclusion
• Google Classroom experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers and other school community members

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information of three professional references
to jobs@friendscommunityschool.org.