Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Sidwell Friends School a coeducational Quaker day school seeks a dynamic collaborative and student-centered Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher to join its Lower School faculty for the school year.

The successful candidate will co-lead a homeroom of 2224 students with a teaching partner sharing responsibility for all areas of instruction. As a member of a six-person fourth-grade teaching team this educator will help shape a vibrant program grounded in academic rigor joyful discovery and deep respect for each childs inherent worth and unique learning journey.

Our Lower School program is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light of each person. We strive to create joyful rigorous learning environments where students feel known challenged and supported as learners and community members. This position is well-suited to an educator who values collaboration reflection and professional growth and who brings warmth flexibility and curiosity to their work with children.

About the Lower School 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 meaningful inquiry and developmentally responsive practice. Students are encouraged to think deeply ask thoughtful questions take intellectual risks and connect their learning to the world around them. Quaker valuessuch as integrity reflection community and respect for each persons Inner Lightinform all aspects of our work with children.

Key Responsibilities

The Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher will:

• 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

Sidwell Friends is a highly collaborative professional environment and classroom teachers work closely with colleagues to deliver an innovative reflective and developmentally responsive program.

Qualifications and Dispositions

Required:

• Bachelors 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:

• Masters 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

Salary

• Salary Range $62096-$132180. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply

To be considered qualified candidates must upload a cover letter resume and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school please visit .

Diversity Statement

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