Sidwell Friends School · 1 day ago
7/8 Grade English Teacher
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $132K/yrSidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school, seeks a talented 7th and 8th Grade English Teacher who genuinely enjoys educating middle-school aged children. This role is primarily responsible for teaching English and advising a group of 7th and 8th grade students, along with various responsibilities such as writing student reports and collaborating with colleagues.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Teaching English and advising a group of 7th and 8th grade students
Writing student reports
Attending annual parent-teacher conferences
Effectively communicating and collaborating with students, colleagues, and families
Attending meetings
Performing duties such as lunch and break duty
Collaborating with English colleagues in the Middle School and other divisions
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in English Literature or Education, and must be conferred by the start date of the position
Experience teaching English / Language Arts, specializing in writing, literature, facilitating student-led discussions, and grammar
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of Middle School students
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other educators in a team setting
Demonstrate the ability to understand the age group and be excited about working with children from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Teaching positions at Sidwell Friends School are campus-based and in-person
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
Sidwell Friends School
Sidwell Friends School is a highly selective Quaker private school located in Bethesda
Founded in 1883
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Burger
Chief Communications Officer
Kate Lindsey
Assistant Head of School and Chief Financial Officer
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