Media-Providence Friends School

Long-Term Substitute: Third Grade

Position Purpose 

Media-Providence Friends School is seeking a long-term sub for the 3rd grade, from mid-December, 2023 until the end of the 2023-24 school year. We seek teachers who are skilled communicators with students, families, colleagues, and community partners. Excited to work with children and adolescents, our teachers are knowledgeable about developmental needs and always seeking to be their best self.

This is a long-term, full-time position beginning September 1, 2023 which reports directly to the assistant head and head of school.

Primary Responsibility 

Deliver an outstanding 3rd grade education program that is developmentally appropriate and engaging for students. 

Specific duties include but are not limited to: 

1. Be excited, and model that excitement, for all subject areas taught

2. Effectively manage a class through positive connection and culture 

3. Maintain contact with students and parents through teacher conferences, phone calls, email,   

and regular updates to the Google Classroom page, as well as written trimester reports   

4. Direct the work and activities of assigned classes; providing classroom instruction, teaching  small groups and individuals as appropriate; providing remote instruction as necessary to deliver the curriculum 

5. Conduct regular assessments of student learning 

6. Other duties as assigned which support the mission and high functioning of the school 

Candidate Requirements: 

Teachers should have appropriate education and experience for their desired teaching position. A college degree is always required, and Graduate work is looked on favorably when combined with a demonstrated motivation and joy for teaching children. Experience teaching and leading in schools, youth organizations, and co-curricular spaces is preferred. 

Interested candidates should complete the application on our website, ------------/jobs------------.

Media-Providence Friends School is an equal opportunity employer. MPFS is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an environment which prohibits discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons.

MPFS does not discriminate based on (and in fact is very welcoming of people of all) race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

MPFS affirms its commitment to provide a welcoming and respectful work and educational environment, in which all individuals within the school community may benefit from each other’s experiences and foster mutual respect and appreciation of divergent views. MPFS will not be tolerant of conduct which violates rights guaranteed by the law, or school policy against discrimination or harassment.