Fifth Grade Homeroom Teacher

Overview

Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school, seeks a 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher who genuinely appreciates and actively supports the Quaker philosophy of our School. This full-time benefits-eligible Middle School position is based on the Washington, DC, campus and will begin in late August 2026.

• Reporting to the Middle School Principal, the 5th-grade homeroom teacher is responsible for teaching language arts, social studies, and math in a homeroom setting.
• Homeroom teachers also serve as the liaison between home and school, so establishing relationships with families is critical.
• Plan with a team of teachers, monitor student progress, write student reports, and prepare for and lead parent-teacher conferences.
• Be involved in the life of the school in a variety of ways, including attending meetings, communicating and collaborating with students, colleagues, and families, and taking on additional responsibilities such as lunch and break duties.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required and must be conferred by the position's start date; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience teaching upper elementary or early middle school is preferred.
• Skilled in teaching language arts, social studies, and math.
• Proven track record of helping shepherd transitions with students and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand the age group and is excited about working with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Ability to work in-person Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• A sense of humor and understanding of the age group.
• A flexible and growth oriented mindset around pedagogy and the needs of young middle school-aged students.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Passionate collaborator who enjoys moving a program forward.

Salary Range $62,096-$132,180. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (Clear Co). To learn more about our school, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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”