Westtown School·West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania
The teacher will develop and deliver hands-on economics lessons that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate grades, supporting student social-emotional development, and contributing to an inclusive school community.
Westtown School seeks a part-time Upper School Economics Teacher to join our faculty in August 2026. The Part-time Economics Teacher will teach one to two economics classes each semester.
Westtown School is an independent Quaker, Pre-K–12 day and boarding school located on a 600-acre campus in West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Guided by Quaker values, Westtown School inspires and prepares our students to become stewards and leaders of a better world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops lessons and hands-on learning activities that promote problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication skills while encouraging risk-taking in learning;
Actively involves students in the classroom through group work, project-based learning, exploration, questioning, discussion, and other cooperative teaching techniques;
Communicates effectively with all constituents – colleagues, administrators, parents, and students and maintains accurate and up-to-date assignments and grades;
Helps students hone the essential skills of critical thinking, communication, and empathy, and empowers them to draw out those skills in other people;
Supports students’ social-emotional and identity development;
Contributes to building and sustaining an inclusive school community and a program that embodies diverse cultures and perspectives;
Integrates technology seamlessly into teaching strategies and practices, including the use of a learning management system;
Contributes to students’ development of Quaker values;
Engages in decision-making aligned with Quaker process in service to the school community;
Enthusiastically seeks out and participates in both school-sponsored and self-selected professional development opportunities to grow as an instructional leader and community member.
For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website, westtown.edu/careers [https://www.westtown.edu/about/employment/]. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the faculty employment portal [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a000e3a1-b58f-4479-a97a-7b41277dd466&ccId=9200690577830_2&lang=en_US].
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in a related subject and possess 3-5 years of relevant teaching experience. Proficiency with learning management systems and a commitment to Quaker values are also required.
Market context
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