Sidwell Friends School
Position Overview
Sidwell Friends Lower School is seeking an in‑house substitute teacher to be embedded in the Lower School community, providing reliable coverage and support for our PK‑4th‑grade students. The position is full‑time, starting December 1, and reports to the Lower School Academic Dean. Responsibilities
Daily subbing and duty coverage in classrooms. Coordinating and arranging external substitute coverage for planned and unplanned absences. Maintaining a healthy pool of external daily substitutes and coordinating with the LS Principal for recruitment. Equitably arranging duty coverage (lunch, recess, waiting wall) when multiple teachers are unavailable. Facilitating communication between teachers and external substitutes by collecting sub plans and reviewing them. Communicating with the LS administrative team regarding performance issues with external substitutes. Working with the lower school administrative team to provide semi‑annual trainings to the substitute pool on logistics, safety procedures, and cultural expectations. Supporting student well‑being, partnering with families, assessing student progress, and participating in Meetings for Worship, faculty meetings, and duties. On days when a daily sub is not needed, providing extra support to teachers with administrative work, pulling small groups for differentiation, and covering duties. Qualifications
BA degree in Elementary Education or a comparable field; preferred. Previous elementary teaching experience. Student‑centered approach, differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Risk‑taking, flexibility, collaboration, positive community spirit, and strong communication skills. Salary
Salary Range $49,677‑$66,491, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application Process
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references through the online application system (ClearCo). For more information about the school, 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.”
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Sidwell Friends Lower School is seeking an in‑house substitute teacher to be embedded in the Lower School community, providing reliable coverage and support for our PK‑4th‑grade students. The position is full‑time, starting December 1, and reports to the Lower School Academic Dean. Responsibilities
Daily subbing and duty coverage in classrooms. Coordinating and arranging external substitute coverage for planned and unplanned absences. Maintaining a healthy pool of external daily substitutes and coordinating with the LS Principal for recruitment. Equitably arranging duty coverage (lunch, recess, waiting wall) when multiple teachers are unavailable. Facilitating communication between teachers and external substitutes by collecting sub plans and reviewing them. Communicating with the LS administrative team regarding performance issues with external substitutes. Working with the lower school administrative team to provide semi‑annual trainings to the substitute pool on logistics, safety procedures, and cultural expectations. Supporting student well‑being, partnering with families, assessing student progress, and participating in Meetings for Worship, faculty meetings, and duties. On days when a daily sub is not needed, providing extra support to teachers with administrative work, pulling small groups for differentiation, and covering duties. Qualifications
BA degree in Elementary Education or a comparable field; preferred. Previous elementary teaching experience. Student‑centered approach, differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Risk‑taking, flexibility, collaboration, positive community spirit, and strong communication skills. Salary
Salary Range $49,677‑$66,491, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application Process
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references through the online application system (ClearCo). For more information about the school, 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.”
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