At a Glance:

Job Title: 7th Grade Math Teacher (Full-time, Long-term Substitute)

Location: Friends School of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD 21210

Reports To: Middle School Principal

Position Type: Interim (Temporary)

Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 835 students, 41% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.

Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience. We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:

• A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and learning.
• A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
• A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.
• An ability to infuse technology to enhance student learning.
• An openness to interdisciplinary teaching.
• An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of students.
• Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.

Context and Philosophy

Friends School of Baltimore seeks a full-time, long-term substitute to teach 7th Grade Math (Pre-Algebra). This position requires a candidate with the capacity to teach middle school mathematics with a strong foundation in pre-algebraic concepts and skill development. We are particularly interested in candidates who are comfortable integrating technology into their teaching practice and/or have experience teaching Illustrative or Amplify Math. The ideal candidate will bring flexibility, strong instructional skills, and a student-centered approach aligned with the values and educational philosophy of Friends School of Baltimore. Middle School is all about developing relationships with students!

Responsibilities:

• Teach the core subject area(s) that honors the Quaker values and the Teaching and Learning Paradigm of Friends School.
• Attend All-School Professional Days, Department meetings, and Middle School faculty meetings (twice per month Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM).
• Fulfil supervision of student duties throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teachers in their Department, within the division, and cross-divisionally.
• Provide parents and administrators with written and oral reports that explain in detail how a child is progressing in the various areas of his/her educational experience.
• Complete timely, detailed, and prescriptive progress reports, grades, and comments at regular intervals during the year for each student they teach.
• Commit to professional learning on culturally responsive teaching, mind/brain/education pedagogies, restorative practices, and racial justice training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and experience preferred
• Middle School math teaching experience preferred
• Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to understand and incorporate Quaker Principles and Quaker education into their work.

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community that strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the school website. A search committee will review candidate information and will contact those candidates they are interested in having a conversation with about the position.