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Sidwell Friends School · 1 day ago

Fifth Grade Homeroom Teacher

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $132K/yr

Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school, is seeking a 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher who supports the Quaker philosophy of the school. The role involves teaching language arts, social studies, and math, while also serving as a liaison between home and school, establishing relationships with families, and collaborating with a team of teachers.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Teaching language arts, social studies, and math in a homeroom setting

Serving as the liaison between home and school

Establishing relationships with families

Planning with a team of teachers

Monitoring student progress

Writing student reports

Preparing for and leading parent-teacher conferences

Involved in the life of the school in various ways, including attendance at meetings

Communicating and collaborating with students, colleagues, and families

Taking on additional responsibilities such as lunch and break duties

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeTeaching experienceLanguage artsSocial studiesCommunication skillsUnderstanding diverse backgroundsCollaborationFlexibilitySense of humor

Required

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required and must be conferred by the position's start date

Skilled in teaching language arts, social studies, and math

Proven track record of helping shepherd transitions with students and families

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates the ability to understand the age group and is excited about working with children from diverse backgrounds

Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other teachers

Ability to work in-person Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Experience teaching upper elementary or early middle school is preferred

A sense of humor and understanding of the age group

A flexible and growth oriented mindset around pedagogy and the needs of young middle school-aged students

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Passionate collaborator who enjoys moving a program forward

Company

Sidwell Friends School

Sidwell Friends School is a highly selective Quaker private school located in Bethesda

Founded in 1883

Washington, District of Columbia, US

51-200 employees

http://www.sidwell.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Bill Burger

Chief Communications Officer

Kate Lindsey

Assistant Head of School and Chief Financial Officer

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