Sidwell Friends, a co-educational Quaker day school with campuses in Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD, seeks a full-time Upper School History Teacher beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate will be able to inspire and support students and be willing to work collaboratively and independently in an environment committed to Quaker values, academic excellence, equity, justice, service, and students’ social and emotional wellness. An appreciation for adolescents and a sense of humor are also essential.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in history, a related field, or an advanced degree is preferred.
• Teaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
• Experience teaching some combination of the History of the United States, World History, African History, or East Asian History is required.
• Teaching positions at Sidwell Friends School are campus-based and in-person. This position is based on the Washington, D.C. campus and begins in August 2024.

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and information for three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

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?”