Sidwell Friends School · 1 day ago
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a dynamic and collaborative Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will co-lead a homeroom, design and implement instruction, and support students' social-emotional development within a student-centered learning environment.
Education Management
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
Preferred
Master's 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
Company
Sidwell Friends School
Sidwell Friends School is a highly selective Quaker private school located in Bethesda