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Careers at Wilmington Friends School

Thank you for considering employment at Wilmington Friends School! While we are a Quaker independent school, the majority of our employees are non-Quaker and many have had no prior experience in Quaker schools. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our community. For general consideration, please submit your resume to info@wilmingtonfriends.org .
   
   

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  • Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach

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  • MS Wrestling Head Coach

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  • Middle & Upper School Substitute Teachers

    Wilmington Friends School is a Preschool to 12th grade Quaker, college preparatory, day school located in Wilmington, Delaware and enrolling approximately 720 students and is seeking qualified per diem substitute teachers for preschool through 12 grade, in all disciplines. Substitutes are called on as needed, either in advance or on the day, depending on the situation. 
     
    Wilmington Friends School offers a college preparatory curriculum—including athletics, the arts and community service—in which Quaker values and high expectations are mutually supportive. The defining belief of Quakerism is that there is “that of God” in everyone. That belief gives rise to a school community that welcomes a variety of faith traditions and where we share an obligation to seek and answer what is best in ourselves and in others. Students at Friends are challenged to realize their potential: as learners, well prepared to succeed in college and career; as leaders, recognizing their power and opportunity to be agents of change; and as active and responsible members of communities, from the classroom to the world. The school seeks to serve students, age two through grade twelve, who demonstrate ongoing promise in their ability to succeed at Friends, both academically and in meeting expectations for integrity and conduct.
     
    A successful middle/upper school substitute will bring a student-centered, collaborative approach to the position. They will demonstrate flexibility and comfort in working with various age levels. The ability to respond thoughtfully and effectively to student needs and classroom challenges is essential to the position. A bachelor’s degree is required and some prior teaching experience is preferred. Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education and Responsive Classroom practices is highly desirable.
     
    Key roles and responsibilities:
    • Use prepared lesson plans to deliver classroom instruction 
    • Support students with instruction, classroom management, and social-emotional skills
    • Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times indoors and outdoors 
    • Notify divisional administrator of any behavioral challenges or conflicts 
     
    If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Taiasha Elmore in our school main office (telmore@wilmingtonfriends.org). 
     
    It is Wilmington Friends School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, first responder status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.  It is the intent and resolve of Wilmington Friends School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity.  This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and retirement.
  • Sabbatical Spring Semester Upper School History Teacher

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  • Substitute School Nurse, RN 

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  • Lower School Substitute Teachers

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Benefits of employment
((Benefit eligibility, waiting periods, and plan provisions vary by benefit)

Health & Wellness
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Counseling and Assistance through Healthcare Advocate 
  • Free access to onsite gyms, exercise equipment, and libraries

Financial Security
  • 403 (b) Retirement Benefit with 7.5% employer contribution
  • TIAA-CREF consultants available
  • 50% Tuition Remission for children of full-time faculty and staff with ability to provide for additional tuition assistance
  • 75% discount for After School Program 
  • 75% discount for Summer Camp (while performing school-related duties)
  • Discounts on entertainment and travel through Working Advantage
  • Purchasing-card for school expenses 

Working Environment & Personal growth
  • Apple laptops for faculty and staff
  • All classrooms equipped with SmartBoards
  • Financial support for advanced degrees
  • Summer Curriculum Innovation Grants 
  • The Reilly Family Faculty Travel Abroad Program
  • Copeland Fellowship (Sabbatical) 
  • Opportunities to attend conferences and workshops
  • “Educators New to Quakerism” course  
  • SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) and other DEI-related opportunities for growth
  • Opportunities to explore interests by coaching a team, sponsoring a student club, assisting with performing arts productions
  • Opportunities to travel domestically and internationally while chaperoning student trips

Employee Statistics
25% Employees of Color*
35% Administrators of Color*
27% Trustees of Color*
11 Average years of tenure for faculty and staff

*includes those who identify as Hispanic/Latino

Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington, DE is a vibrant and diverse community with rich arts, museums, sports, recreation, dining, tax-free shopping, and entertainment opportunities. With many different neighborhoods, there is something for everyone. Wilmington Friends school is located within the beautiful, picturesque neighborhood of Alapocas, steps away from Alapocas Run State Park.  While the majority of our families and employees live in Wilmington, many live in other towns in Delaware or in neighboring Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Wilmington is about 20 miles south of the Philadelphia International Airport. Additionally, located off of I-95, Wilmington is easily accessible to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and New York City. 

to learn more about living in Wilmington.

 
101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302.576.2900   |   info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade

Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.