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Sidwell Friends School · 1 day ago

Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $132K/yr

3+ years exp

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

Elementary Education degreeCo-teaching experienceDifferentiation skillsCulturally responsive teachingStudent-centered approachCommunication skillsEmpathyProfessional growthQuaker education familiarityLanguage arts instructionMathematics instructionTeam collaboration