Upper School Science Teacher

Friends Central School Corporation•Wynnewood, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Friends’ Central School seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic Science teacher for a full-time Upper School position beginning July 2027. The role involves teaching engaging, inquiry-driven courses and leading field investigations that introduce students to ecology, evolutionary biology, animal behavior, and living systems in local landscapes. It combines classroom teaching with hands-on fieldwork, emphasizing observation, bioinventory methods, and scientific curiosity. The teacher will teach science courses at several levels and may develop course content related to plant biology, entomology, ornithology, mycology, ecology, systematics, and applied field biology. The role also includes designing learning experiences that integrate field observation, laboratory skills, and ecological thinking, and managing a lab focused on molecular systematics, PCR, and DNA sequencing to support student-driven research projects. The teacher will assess student progress, collaborate with Science colleagues, communicate with teachers, advisors, and parents, and advise a small group of students. As an advisor, the teacher will support students’ academic progress and social-emotional well-being and serve as the primary contact between advisees’ parents and the School. The position also includes participation in meetings and service to the wider school community through appropriate extra- or co-curricular activities. Friends’ Central is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school serving approximately 880 students from Nursery through grade 12. The School seeks candidates who will support its commitment to diversity and inclusivity and who are committed to its Quaker values and mission. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and three professional references and must be completed by December 1, 2026.

Requirements

Strong background in ecology, evolutionary biology, and/or systematic biology, including knowledge of field and laboratory work supporting ecological research.
Demonstrated ability to teach Biology at several levels, with a focus on ecology, systematics, and applied field botany.
Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Ecology, or a related field.
Professional and educational background in teaching science.
Enthusiasm for teaching, advising, and supporting students.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in partnership with parents.
Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to the School’s Quaker values and mission.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of teaching and/or research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach science courses at several levels, including content that may relate to plant biology, entomology, ornithology, mycology, ecology, systematics, and applied field biology.
Design learning experiences integrating field observation, laboratory skills, and ecological thinking.
Manage a molecular systematics lab using PCR and DNA sequencing to support student-driven research projects.
Assess students’ progress and performance in a timely manner.
Collaborate with fellow Science teachers and contribute to departmental work.
Communicate with teachers, advisors, and parents about student needs and progress.
Advise a small group of students, supporting their academic progress and social-emotional well-being and serving as the key contact between advisees’ parents and the School.
Attend and contribute to faculty, department, committee, and colleague in-service meetings.
Contribute to the School in an extra- or co-curricular capacity, such as advising a club or chaperoning school-sponsored events.
Continue to develop and coordinate science curricula with other faculty.
Stay current with teaching best practices, including the use of technology and differentiated instruction.
Set learning goals and design coherent instruction and assessment.
Lead research and laboratory opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Work in partnership with parents and contribute to the School’s inclusive learning community and Quaker mission.