Sidwell Friends School
Interim First Grade Classroom Teacher
Sidwell Friends School, Olympia, Washington, United States
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.
Interim First Grade Classroom Teacher Department:
Lower School
Location:
Washington, DC
Position Start Date:
ASAP
Status:
Temporary, Full-Time
Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker day school in Washington, DC, seeks a First Grade Classroom Teacher to join our Lower School community for the second semester of the 2025–26 school year (February–June). This is a five‑month, full‑time position covering an employee leave of absence.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative first‑grade team of three classrooms, each led by a single classroom teacher and serving 16 students per class. Our Lower School program is grounded in the Quaker belief in the inherent worth and potential of every child. We strive to cultivate joyful, rigorous learning environments where students feel known, challenged, and supported as learners and community members.
About Our 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, purposeful play, and meaningful inquiry. 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.
Qualifications and Dispositions We seek candidates who:
Demonstrate a student‑centered, whole‑child approach to teaching and learning
Have strong skills in differentiation and supporting diverse learners
Show a commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
Are grounded in research‑based best practices, particularly in literacy and mathematics
Bring strength in language arts and math instruction (familiarity with programs such as Fundations and Illustrative Math is a plus)
Value collaboration, reflection, and professional growth
Bring flexibility, warmth, a sense of humor, and strong communication skills to their work
Responsibilities In addition to classroom teaching, responsibilities for this position include:
Supporting students’ social‑emotional wellbeing
Partnering thoughtfully and proactively with families
Assessing and documenting student learning and growth
Participating in Meetings for Worship, faculty meetings, duties, and school events
Collaborating closely with grade‑level colleagues and other Lower School faculty
Supporting admissions and community life as appropriate
Sidwell Friends is a highly collaborative professional environment, and classroom teachers work closely with colleagues to design and deliver an innovative, reflective, and developmentally responsive program.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field (required)
Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of three years of successful elementary teaching experience
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
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Interim First Grade Classroom Teacher Department:
Lower School
Location:
Washington, DC
Position Start Date:
ASAP
Status:
Temporary, Full-Time
Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker day school in Washington, DC, seeks a First Grade Classroom Teacher to join our Lower School community for the second semester of the 2025–26 school year (February–June). This is a five‑month, full‑time position covering an employee leave of absence.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative first‑grade team of three classrooms, each led by a single classroom teacher and serving 16 students per class. Our Lower School program is grounded in the Quaker belief in the inherent worth and potential of every child. We strive to cultivate joyful, rigorous learning environments where students feel known, challenged, and supported as learners and community members.
About Our 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, purposeful play, and meaningful inquiry. 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.
Qualifications and Dispositions We seek candidates who:
Demonstrate a student‑centered, whole‑child approach to teaching and learning
Have strong skills in differentiation and supporting diverse learners
Show a commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
Are grounded in research‑based best practices, particularly in literacy and mathematics
Bring strength in language arts and math instruction (familiarity with programs such as Fundations and Illustrative Math is a plus)
Value collaboration, reflection, and professional growth
Bring flexibility, warmth, a sense of humor, and strong communication skills to their work
Responsibilities In addition to classroom teaching, responsibilities for this position include:
Supporting students’ social‑emotional wellbeing
Partnering thoughtfully and proactively with families
Assessing and documenting student learning and growth
Participating in Meetings for Worship, faculty meetings, duties, and school events
Collaborating closely with grade‑level colleagues and other Lower School faculty
Supporting admissions and community life as appropriate
Sidwell Friends is a highly collaborative professional environment, and classroom teachers work closely with colleagues to design and deliver an innovative, reflective, and developmentally responsive program.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field (required)
Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of three years of successful elementary teaching experience
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
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