GRADE 1 - CLASSROOM TEACHER

GRADE 1

• CLASSROOM TEACHER High Point Friends School High Point Friends School
• High Point, North Carolina Job Details

Job ID:

5639780

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Apr 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2026 Job Description High Point Friends School (HPFS) is an independent Quaker school in High Point, North Carolina, serving approximately 100 students from ages 2 through eighth grade. Founded in 1963 by members of High Point Monthly Meeting of Friends, the school was established with a commitment to welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and educating the whole child in the Quaker tradition. Located on the grounds of High Point Friends Meeting, the campus features a tech lab and library, gymnasium with rock-climbing walls, theater stage, student-tended gardens, wooded trails with creek access, and outdoor athletic spaces that support experiential and community-centered learning. HPFS fosters a culture of inclusion, critical thinking, service, and environmental stewardship, preparing students to lead with integrity and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the wider world. HPFS is seeking elementary school teacher applicants for the 2026-2027 school year. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years teaching experience with an active teaching license, comfort with and excitement for building rigorous and engaging curriculum and aligning with other teachers, and enthusiasm for building a classroom culture rooted in relationships and the Quaker SPICES (simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship). Additional skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to meaningful collaboration with students, staff, and families
• Enthusiasm for working with children and supporting their individualized growth
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and joyful school community
• Experience with restorative practices and/or conflict resolution strategies Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Rob Kelley, Head of School rkelley@hpfs.

org with Elementary Teacher Application in the subject line: Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until filled. High Point Friends School, grounded in the Quaker belief that there is "that of God in everyone," seeks to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of all children, empowering our community to contribute responsibly to an ever-changing world. We are an equal-opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and comply with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Position Type:

Full-time