Upper School Biology Teacher
Friends Select School seeks a passionate and engaging full-time Upper School Biology Teacher for the 2026-27 school year to teach three sections of 11th grade biology and one section of Advanced Biology. This individual will integrate and model Quaker values and principles in the daily life, teaching, and learning of the upper school and should enjoy working collaboratively with the school community of students, faculty, and parents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and implement a challenging, developmentally appropriate, values-driven curriculum that is engaging, real-world connected, and responsive to students’ strengths and interests
- Develop engaging and relevant science lessons, including hands-on laboratory-based activities
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative learning environment for all students
- Collaborate with a team of upper school teachers and science department members
- Integrate technology into daily classroom instruction and activities
- Consult with the Director of City Curriculum to cultivate relationships with city institutions to enhance coursework
- Participate actively in upper school life, including student clubs, committees, and other activities
- Advise of group of 10-12 students
- Model life-long learning by staying current with materials and methodology
- Recognize diversity in all of its forms when planning curriculum and providing materials
- Provide timely, clear, constructive, and authentic assessment of student progress
- Initiate support of other teachers, the director, the dean and/or support personnel when a student is experiencing academic or personal challenges
- Supervise students during the course of the school day and when attending extra-curricular and co-curricular student events
Qualifications:
- Experience with upper school biology teaching
- At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, Master’s preferred
- Commitment to Quaker values, anti-racism and social justice
- Experience and proficiency with online learning tools
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Chris Singler, Director of the Upper School via 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 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.
