Abington Friends School is an ambitious Quaker school community with a powerful academic program for children age 3 through grade 12. Our students seek intellectual adventure, build strong analytical and creative thinking skills and form a sturdy sense of self. More information is available at https://www.abingtonfriends.net/
We place a high value on diversity of race, background, religion, ability, sexuality, and gender identity in our community and see the hiring process at AFS as one which allows us to nurture, sustain and extend the diversity that is fundamental to our excellence as a Friends School.
Position Description:
Abington Friends Lower School seeks a full-time Lead Teacher for Fourth Grade beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing curriculum, working with students and families, and collaborating with colleagues to create an inviting, stimulating, and safe learning environment. The Fourth Grade Lead Teacher will be an educator who is creative and flexible and recognizes the unique gifts and talents inherent in each child. The Abington Friends Lower School is a learning environment of joy, wonder, challenge and reflection with a strong sense of community.
Applicants must have:
Bachelor’s degree
Lower School teaching experience
An understanding of child development
Ability to differentiate learning
Strong communication skills
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, personal statement and 2-3 letters of reference.
Closing date for materials will be April 3, 2024.
Abington Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.