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Friends School prides itself in offering a high quality educational experience to those who will lead the next generation. To that end, we are seeking qualified individuals with the knowledge, education, skills and abilities to enhance the student experience at Friends School. We encourage you to review the job postings below and to contact us for additional information.
Current Openings
Interim Social Studies 5th - 8th Grade Teacher
Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School program at Friends School involves planning and executing inquiry-based units for two mixed grade 5th-6th classes and two 7th-8th grade classes. The Social Studies teacher will be an integral part of the four-teacher Middle School team that includes the Math, Science and Language Arts teacher. The teacher will work closely with that team to integrate subject areas and help in planning and chaperoning field trips and service learning opportunities. The teacher will be expected to engage in formative and summative assessments throughout the theme units. Middle School teachers will issue grades at the end of each quarter and provide both letter grades and individual narratives to students and parents on the end of quarter grade reports. Deadline for applications: February 27th.
Friends School of Wilmington Employment Information
Application materials include the following: Friends School Employment Application, resume, essay of educational philosophy, college/university transcripts, and three letters of reference. All components of the above listed employment application materials must be received prior to consideration.
Please mail application materials to: Friends School of Wilmington, Attn: Hiring Committee, 350 Peiffer Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28409.
Friends School of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a generous benefit package to full-time faculty and staff.
Friends School of Wilmington seeks employees who:
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Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, Friends School’s Quaker philosophy and mission, and familiarity with Quaker worship, decision-making, and other Quaker processes;
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Are dedicated, conscientious and well matched to the professional demands of the school due to their education, diverse background and experiences, and special qualities of character and personality;
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Will maintain the highest personal and professional standards;
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Have relevant training and experience compatible with developmental theory and encompassing intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth;
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Are keen observers of children who can interpret academic and social/emotional observations based on current research of child development;
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Are well versed in age/grade level-appropriate academic content;
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Are excellent communicators, both verbally and in writing;
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Will maintain and communicate high expectations and firm boundaries with both children and adults in a consistently kind, clear and respectful manner;
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Can effectively coordinate the daily activities of students and respond to varied demands with integrity, energy, creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor;
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Are team players with a demonstrated ability to work well with students, parents, and co-workers;
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Are open to learn from supervisors and colleagues and have the flexibility to blend into current classroom methodologies, routines and school traditions.
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