Middle School Theater Teacher

Abington Friends School is a Quaker day school located just outside of Philadelphia. The school serves students from ages 3 years to 12^th grade in three divisions. Rooted in Friends principles of collaborative inquiry peaceful resolution of conflict equality community and integrity AFS is an unusually vibrant and diverse learning community. More information is available at

We place a high value on diversity of race background religion ability sexuality and gender identity in our community and see the hiring process at AFS as one which allows us to nurture sustain and extend the diversity that is fundamental to our excellence as a Friends School.

Position Description:

Abington Friends School is seeking a middle school theater teacher for the 26-27 school year. The position is a ¾ position which will include medical and retirement benefits. The primary responsibility of the position will be:

• to establish a cohesive theater scope-and-sequence across grades 5 - 8
• to teach semester-long courses in grades 5 - 8
• serve as the director of an annual Middle School theatre production each spring. This includes but is not limited to holding auditions as well as after school evening and weekend rehearsals and requires individual and collaborative supervision of students.

As a ¾ time employee the The Middle School theater teacher will not be required to serve as an advisor club facilitator or Conscious Community leader. The Middle School theater teacher will report directly to the Director of Middle School and will be expected to:

• collaborate with Middle School faculty to plan and execute cross-curricular programming.
• attend a weekly faculty meeting.
• write report cards.

Values/Characteristics:

Abington Friends School seeks a visionary collaborative teacher with a deep interest in social justice a desire to integrate curriculum and a commitment to personal and professional growth. Our diverse community demands a candidate with demonstrated cultural competency and a desire to explore issues of equity and inclusion.

Educational background:

A minimum of a bachelors degree is required. Experience with middle school students is strongly preferred.

Interested candidates should 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 ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected under local state or federal laws.