Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Sidwell Friends School•Bethesda, MD

2d•$62,096 - $132,180

About The Position

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 20262027 school year. The successful candidate will co-lead a homeroom of 2224 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 childs 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. About the Lower School Program 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 valuessuch as integrity, reflection, community, and respect for each persons Inner Lightinform all aspects of our work with children.

Requirements

Bachelors 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

Nice To Haves

Masters 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

Responsibilities

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