Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Welcome to the Human Resources Department at Sidwell Friends School. Sidwell Friends prides itself in offering a high quality educational experience to those who will lead the next generation. To that end, we are seeking qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance the student experience at Sidwell Friends. We encourage you to review the job postings below and to contact us for additional information.

Department: Lower School

Location: Bethesda, MD

Position

Start Date:

2026/2027 SY

Status: Full-Time

Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher to join its Lower School faculty for the 2026–2027 school year.

The successful candidate will co-lead a homeroom of 22–24 students with a teaching partner, sharing responsibility for all areas of instruction. As a member of a six-person fourth-grade teaching team, this educator will help shape a vibrant program grounded in academic rigor, joyful discovery, and deep respect for each child’s inherent worth and unique learning journey.

Our Lower School program is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light of each person. We strive to create joyful, rigorous learning environments where students feel known, challenged, and supported as learners and community members. This position is well-suited to an educator who values collaboration, reflection, and professional growth and who brings warmth, flexibility, and curiosity to their work with children.

The Lower School at Sidwell Friends fosters a deep love of learning and provides students with a strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies. Teaching and learning are characterized by intellectual curiosity, meaningful inquiry, and developmentally responsive practice. Students are encouraged to think deeply, ask thoughtful questions, take intellectual risks, and connect their learning to the world around them.

Quaker values—such as integrity, reflection, community, and respect for each person’s Inner Light—inform all aspects of our work with children.

The Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher will:

• Co-plan and co-teach reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies
• Create a student-centered, inclusive classroom environment that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and empathy
• Design and implement differentiated instruction to support diverse learners
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers and grade-level colleagues to design and refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Support students’ social-emotional development using responsive and developmentally appropriate strategies
• Partner thoughtfully and proactively with families to support student growth
• Assess and document student learning using a variety of formative and summative tools
• Participate fully in the life of the school, including Meetings for Worship, faculty meetings, duties, and school events
• Support admissions and broader community life as appropriate
• Align with or integrate key instructional approaches such as structured literacy, Illustrative Math, and Responsive Classroom

Sidwell Friends is a highly collaborative professional environment, and classroom teachers work closely with colleagues to deliver an innovative, reflective, and developmentally responsive program.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field
• Minimum of three years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated success in co-teaching or team-based instructional environments
• Strong skills in differentiation and supporting diverse learners
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
• Deep belief in a student-centered, whole-child approach to learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Experience with structured literacy, Illustrative Math, and/or Responsive Classroom
• Familiarity with Quaker education and/or independent schools
• Strength in language arts and mathematics instruction
• Salary Range $62,096-$132,180. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world”

Sidwell Friends School
Human Resources Department
3825 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20016