Middle School Math Teacher

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

The successful candidate should have a strong math pedagogy especially in areas of differentiation. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching Middle School math, differentiating instruction, working across disciplines, connecting students’ learning to the world outside of school, and supporting equity and inclusion. Strong candidates will enjoy working with adolescents, creating engaging interdisciplinary learning experiences, and collaborating with community members.  


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ability to teach various levels of Middle School mathematics
  • Teach up to five math 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
Qualification Requirements
  • Minimum 4-year college degree
  • Degree in the field of education/math 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.
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Located in College Park, MD, Friends Community School is a progressive Quaker K-8 day school, founded on the belief that every child is a valued member of our community. We offer a challenging curriculum imbued with strong values of equality, integrity, community, environmental stewardship, simplicity and peaceful conflict resolution, rooted in our Quaker heritage.
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, Maryland 20740
301-441-2100