Upper School English Teacher - Long Term Substitute Job at Abington Friends

Abington Friends Jenkintown, PA 19046

Upper School English Teacher - Long Term Substitute (January-April)


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/


Abington Friends Upper School seeks a full time Upper School English teacher to join the Faculty as a long term substitute for January -April 2023. For this position, the Upper School seeks a thoughtful, experienced, and collaborative educator who is comfortable working in a writing intensive program in a wide array of genres. The teacher needs to feel comfortable working with high school students one-on-one and managing a classroom of diverse learners.


The position will teach three sections of English consisting of one 9th grade English section and two sections of the Creative Writing elective for 11th and 12th grade.


In addition, AFS seeks candidates with:


  • Experience teaching in the high school setting
  • A BA in English Literature or a related field, Masters preferred
  • A demonstrated interest in writing and the revision process
  • A broad range of experience with literature from a variety of social contexts
  • A comfort teaching a world-literature curriculum
  • A familiarity with a Quaker education community
  • An ability to work in a multi-genre reading and writing intensive program
  • A willingness to work in a highly collaborative department
  • A willingness to meet and collaborate with students outside of classroom hours
  • A comfort working with and appreciation of adolescents as learners and individuals
  • Extracurricular and coaching experience a plus


Please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of 3 references. No phone calls, please.


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.



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