Upper School (US) English Teacher

Upper School (US) English Teacher

Department:Upper School
Location:Washington, DC

Position Start Date:2023/2024 School Year

Status:Full-Time

Sidwell Friends, a co-educational Quaker day school with campuses in Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD, seeks a full-time English teachers for its Upper School division starting in the 2023/24 school year.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to inspire and support students and will show a willingness to work collaboratively and independently in an environment committed to academic excellence, equity, justice, service, and students’ social emotional wellness.

Candidates must be comfortable teaching courses in our existing core curriculum, which primarily involves a diverse array of American and Anglophone literature. We are particularly interested in candidates who can enrich our existing senior curriculum with new courses on topics such as African American literature, science fiction, world mythology, Asian American literature, poetry in translation, etc. An appreciation for adolescents and a sense of humor are also essential. A bachelor’s degree in English literature is required (advanced degree preferred).

Teaching positions at Sidwell Friends School are campus-based; therefore, this position requires teaching in person. This position begins in August 2023.

As a condition of employment, all employees who are employed with the school are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and able to provide proof of such vaccination. To make application for a medical or religious exemption, please contact the human resources department.

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references via our online application.