Long Term Sub: Upper School History Teacher

Details Posted: 01-Jul-26 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Full Time Categories History/Social Studies Friends Select School is seeking a 10th Grade Upper School history teacher to cover a quarter-long leave. The position includes teaching three sections of 10th grade Modern World History II and one section of Introduction to Psychology, a senior elective course. Dates for the leave are September 8, 2026 to November 20, 2026 The ideal candidate will take a friendly and collaborative approach to teaching in order to create an inclusive learning environment for all students. Duties And Responsibilities Teach sections listed above and potentially lead an advisory and/or a club Prepare for classes, including grading homework and assessments and posting work on the school's LMSMeet with students when they need extra help and communicate home for persistent strugglesCommunicate with the guidance team and families about students who need additional supportMaintaining and updating Blackbaud (the school’s LMS) for each classWrite end of quarter narrative comments Qualifications/Skills Undergraduate degree in history, or related subject Experience teaching history, preferably for grades 9-12Experience and proficiency using a Learning Management System (Blackbaud), preferredSupport Quaker school values, a commitment to social justice and anti-racism Interested Candidates Should Submit a Cover Letter, Resume And a List Of Three Professional References To Catherine Murray, Upper School Director At The School’s Website At https://www.friends-select.org/about/employment-opportunities References will not be contacted unless the candidate is a finalist for the position. Materials will be accepted until the position is filled. Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Friends Select School Teaching and learning at Friends Select is tangible. We’re located in the cultural heart of Center City Philadelphia, right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. At every age, students visit museums, attend cultural events, participate in community service, and use the finest educational resources Philadelphia has to offer. Through interaction with the real world, students become resourceful learners and active citizens of our school, city, and global community. Our Pre-K through 12 academic program is an engaging and connected educational journey. It’s carefully constructed to guide students through every stage of learning in a warm and welcoming environment where failure is not feared or believed to be fixed. At the core is a firm foundation of Quaker values. During weekly Meeting for Worship, our students and teachers sit in silent search for Truth and if moved to speak, rise to share. Seniors graduate from Friends Select with the knowledge and understanding of peaceful resolution to conflict, empathy, service to others, mutual respect, inclusion, and stewardship. Connections working at Friends Select School More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.nais.org/jobs/22392259/long-term-sub-upper-school-history-teacher