Thank you for your interest in working at NGFS! Faculty and staff at New Garden Friends School collaborate to meet students where they are by providing a warm, inclusive, and engaging educational experience for all. Candidates from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Full Time
Lower School 3rd, 4th
New Garden Friends School, a PK-12 Friends School in Greensboro, NC, seeks a classroom teacher for our combined grades 3rd and 4th program for the 2023-24 academic year.
Qualifications:
- A deep understanding of and a passion for teaching children
- The ability to design innovative curriculum and excite students about learning
- Experience and expertise interacting with 3rd and 4th-grade students academically and socially/emotionally
- A genuine love of 3rd and 4th-grade students and joy in working with children of widely-ranging ambitions and abilities
- The ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administrators
- A desire and ability to be collegial, flexible, and joyful in an energetic work environment
- A commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community, including Quaker values and social justice
- Proficiency with technological tools for teaching, communication, and research
- Commitment to New Garden Friends School’s mission and New Garden Friends School’s Commitment to Diversity
To apply, please fill out this google form (https://forms.gle/tJYxySBRZA5uu3P87) and send an email to employment@ngfs.org attaching a cover letter expressing your interest in the position, your philosophy of education and your resume. If you have trouble with the form or have any questions, please email employment@ngfs.org.
Please, no phone calls or regular mail.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Upper School Science Teacher
Full-time (10-month position)
Upper School: Grades 9-12
New Garden Friends School, a PK-12 Friends School in Greensboro, NC, seeks a passionate educator to teach US Science (Biology & Chemistry) to students in grades 9-12. The Upper School Science teacher is responsible for the instruction, curriculum development, and extended classroom activities associated with science. The position also includes being a student advisor within the Upper School’s advisory program.
NGFS Mission:
Guided by Quaker values, New Garden Friends School is committed to being an inclusive educational community that honors and develops each person's gifts.
Qualifications
- Commitment to New Garden Friends School’s mission and New Garden Friends School’s Commitment to Diversity
- A deep understanding of and a passion for teaching students
- A genuine love for working with students of widely-ranging ambitions and abilities
- The ability to design innovative curriculum and excite students about learning
- Experience and expertise interacting with Upper School students academically and socially/emotionally
- The ability to collaborate with the US Learning Specialist in order to differentiate, accommodate, and modify in ways that benefit all students
- The ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administrators
- A desire and ability to be collegial, flexible, and enthusiastic in an energetic work environment
- A commitment to the philosophy of a Quaker educational community, including Quaker values
- Proficiency with technological tools for teaching, communication, and research
Essential Functions
- Prepare lesson plans, instructional aids, and supplemental teaching materials
- Prepare reports such as narrative evaluations, grade and classroom performance, and attendance
- Serve as a student advisor and participate in student development
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional learning sessions, conferences, and other required events for communication with families and student progression
- Chaperone field trips and overnight trips
Required Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological, or life science or a closely related field
- Teaching experience in Science or equivalent combination of education and experience
To apply, please fill out this google form (https://forms.gle/tJYxySBRZA5uu3P87) and send an email to employment@ngfs.org. Attach a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and your philosophy of education and your resume. If you have trouble with the form or have any questions, please email employment@ngfs.org.
Please, no phone calls or regular mail.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
After School Program Teacher
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Two references with phone numbers
We are looking for a person who:
- has experience and expertise interacting with students academically, socially, and emotionally
- has the ability to work collaboratively with a team
- has an interest in learning about the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community
- has a desire and ability to be collegial, flexible, and joyful in an energetic work environment
To apply, please send your resume and references to pnguyen@ngfs.org
Please, no phone calls or regular mail.
Review of applications is ongoing.
Substitute Teacher
- Resume
- Two references with list of phone numbers
New Garden Friends School, a PK-12 Friends School in Greensboro, NC, seeks substitute teachers for planned absences and last-minute absences. We are looking for a person who:
- is willing to engage students with the lesson plan provided by the teacher
- has experience and expertise interacting with students academically, socially and emotionally
- has the ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administrators
- has an interest in learning about the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community.
To apply, please send your resume and references to employment@ngfs.org.
Please, no phone calls or regular mail.
Review of applications is ongoing.
Non-Discrimination Statement
New Garden Friends School is committed to promoting and supporting a workplace and educational environment where healthy and respectful conduct is the cultural norm. In support of this commitment, New Garden Friends School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information in its programs, activities, employment, and admission. Retaliation for raising concerns related to discrimination on one of these bases is also prohibited. NGFS does not discriminate on the basis of age in employment.
Please contact Pattie Midgett, NGFS Title IX Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns regarding our non-discrimination policy, or to learn more about New Garden Friends School’s grievance processes. please contact Pattie Midgett, who oversees our non-discrimination policy.
Pattie Midgett
Office Address: 1128 New Garden Road Greensboro, NC 27410
Telephone No. 336.299.0964