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Careers

At Friends School of Wilmington, life on campus includes many opportunities to bring your passions to the table. FSW offers faculty and staff a chance to work in a highly energized and collaborative environment. We seek to hire qualified individuals with school experience, training, and skills that will enhance student and community life.
 
Employee Values
 
  • Passionate about life-long learning, who embrace the Quaker mission of the school, and who can contribute productively to collaboration with colleagues
  • 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
  • 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
  • Have relevant training and experience compatible with developmental theory and encompassing intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth
  • Are keen observers of children who can interpret academic and social/emotional observations based on current research of child development
  • Are well versed in age/grade level-appropriate academic content
  • Are excellent communicators, both verbally and in writing
  • Will maintain and communicate high expectations and firm boundaries with both children and adults in a consistently kind, clear and respectful manner
  • Can effectively coordinate the daily activities of students and respond to varied demands with integrity, energy, creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
  • Are team players with a demonstrated ability to work well with students, parents, and co-workers
  • Are open to learn from supervisors and colleagues and have the flexibility to blend into current classroom methodologies, routines, and school traditions
 
Open Positions
If you would like to be included in the list of substitutes for Friends School, please complete the FSW application and forward it to [email protected] Please indicate the grades for which you feel qualified to substitute.
Friends School of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a generous benefit package to full-time faculty and staff.
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