Friends Select School

Friends Select School serves about 550 students across pre-school through high school in Philadelphia. As a day school rooted in Quaker values—respect for all people, simplicity, and peaceful conflict resolution—the school draws strength from its urban location and the diversity it brings. Students and faculty engage directly with the city's neighborhoods and communities, making abstract social learning concrete.

Teaching here means working within explicit principles. Quaker heritage shapes daily practice: collaborative decision-making, student voice in governance, and the practice of answering that of God in everyone. These aren't add-ons. They structure how teachers design curriculum, lead advisories, and resolve conflicts. You balance individual growth with community responsibility. The approach is direct—values are lived in classrooms and meetings, not displayed on walls.

A day school model offers real advantages. Faculty keep evenings and weekends free of residential duties. The school maintains stable finances that fund competitive salaries, health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development. On-campus meals are included. For teachers with families or those who value clear boundaries between work and home, this structure matters.

Friends Select School hires year-round across all divisions. Elementary and middle school openings cluster before summer; high school searches run throughout the year. Current needs span English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, and world languages including Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Italian, and Latin. English as an Alternative Language support and administrative roles also open regularly.

For educators seeking day school work rooted in clear values and committed to urban diversity, Friends Select School offers a setting where Quaker principles shape hiring, teaching culture, and daily practice.