7th and 8th Grade English Teacher Job at Sidwell Friends School, Washington DC

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  • Sidwell Friends School
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school, seeks a 7th and 8th Grade English Teacher who genuinely appreciates and actively supports the Quaker philosophy that underlies our school for SY 25-26. This full-time benefits-eligible Middle School position is based on the Washington, DC, campus and will begin in August 2025.

Reporting to the Middle School Principal, this role is primarily responsible for teaching English and advising a group of 7th and 8th-grade students. Other responsibilities include writing student reports three times a year, attending annual parent-teacher conferences, effectively communicating and collaborating with students, colleagues, and families, attending meetings, performing duties such as lunch and break duty, and collaborating with English colleagues in the Middle School and other divisions. The omission of specific responsibilities does not preclude duties logically related to the position from being assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • A bachelor’s or advanced degree is required, preferably in English Literature or Education, and must be conferred by the position's start date.
  • Active CPR certification or can quickly obtain one.
  • Experience teaching English / Language Arts, specializing in writing, literature, and grammar.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs of Middle School students.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with a group of adults in a team setting.
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand the age group and be excited about working with children from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Teaching positions at Sidwell Friends School are campus-based and in-person.

Salary

  • Salary Range $62,096-$136,496. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, three references and a statement of teaching philosophy, through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

Diversity Statement

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”

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

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