The Opportunity:
Carolina Friends School seeks a full-time Middle School Math Teacher to join our staff in August 2026. Carolina Friends School offers teachers an opportunity to engage with students at a variety of levels, both in and out of the classroom, and uses a holistic, narrative-based evaluation system.
Carolina Friends School is a preK-12 co-ed day school inspired by Quaker values, committed to excellence in all we do. We believe the best education amplifies a child’s curiosity, courage, and creative thinking. Every day, we empower our students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply, and use their voices in service of the greater good. Because when our students are taught how to think, not just what to think, they are prepared to confidently navigate their own path, advocate for themselves and others, and impact the world around them.
Building on our roots as one of the first purposefully integrated schools in the region, CFS actively seeks students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
The Position:
- Teach four-year-long sections of Middle School math; content will vary based on the needs of students, but will likely include sections of 5th grade math and 7th grade pre-algebra
- Teaching one or two electives per term.
Traits, Skills, and Requirements:
- Experience teaching math at the middle school level and in-depth knowledge of math curricula and best teaching practices.
- Strong understanding of early adolescent development and affinity for this age group
- Degree in education or related field
- Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students, colleagues, and parents
- A rich repertoire of teaching strategies to address a variety of learning styles and needs
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Basic skills in digital communication and integrating technology in the classroom
- Commitment to continuous professional learning, including understanding and application of current research and participation in professional development opportunities
- Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues in the Middle School and throughout the School
- Ability to meet varied demands with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
- Demonstrate an affinity for and interest in the Quaker values as embodied in the CFS community
- Demonstrate commitment to understanding and exploring how power and inequality, influenced by factors such as race, class, gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, and different physical abilities, impact our students, families, and colleagues
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit, when possible in one complete PDF file, the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Statement of Educational Philosophy
- Names and contact information for three references
Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. CFS reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as all materials can be compiled.
APPLICANTS: Please review the Who We Are, Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity, and Important Information for All Applicants sections on the CFS Employment Opportunities page.
Carolina Friends School actively strives to be a community of staff, students, and families of diverse backgrounds. CFS does not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, socio-economic background, family structure, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, or military service in the administration of its policies and programs.
