Sheridan School, an independent K-8 school in Washington, D.C., is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, student-centered lower school science teacher who loves science and wants to positively impact the lives of young people through science education. The science teacher is responsible for effectively collaborating to create a nurturing educational environment, delivering high-quality instruction, and supporting the social-emotional growth of students. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3-5 years of teaching experience in a similar role, a proven ability to establish supportive relationships with all school constituencies, strong communication and writing skills, and knowledge of child development. 

The individual who fills this role will: 

• Provide a progressive, concept-based, science curriculum to students in Grades K-4 in a flexible and responsive manner.
• Employ instructional strategies to help students explore and understand important concepts in science, including problem-solving and how to gather evidence to support ideas or decisions in alignment with Sheridan’s mission, philosophy, and program goals
• Partner with families around their child’s educational journey, successes, and challenges
• Design curriculum and instruction in collaboration with the lower school division head and other faculty members
• Work collaboratively with the student support team on issues related to student growth and support
• Create an environment that ensures equitable and respectful care and support for students with diverse beliefs and practices and varied backgrounds
• Actively participate in Mountain Campus trips, Admissions, and other important facets of the school

We are eager to consider candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume in one PDF file to Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards, Assistant Head of School for People and Programs, via email at careers@sheridanschool.org. Please include “Lower School Science Position” in the subject line. 

About Sheridan:

Founded in 1927, Sheridan is a progressive school with 230 students, a vibrant, engaged community, and a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity. We are dedicated to advancing our practice of progressive education and delivering a rich curriculum that prepares our students to know, to challenge, and to achieve. We provide a learning culture that is curious, thoughtful, joyful, and just, and our professional culture is steeped in collaboration, respect, and eagerness to embrace new experiences and ideas. 

Sheridan School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law. 

Sheridan School, an independent K-8 school in Washington, D.C., is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, student-centered middle school science teacher who loves science and wants to positively impact the lives of young people through science education. The science teacher is responsible for effectively collaborating to create a nurturing educational environment, delivering high-quality instruction, and supporting the social-emotional growth of students. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, 3-5 years of teaching experience in a similar role,  a proven ability to establish supportive relationships with all school constituencies, strong communication and writing skills, and knowledge of developmental stages of students in 6th-8th grade. 

The individual who fills this role will: 

• Provide a progressive, concept-based, rigorous science curriculum to students in Grades 6-8.
• Assess and adapt the science curriculum to meet needs of students and classes in a flexible and responsive manner.
• Employ instructional strategies that reflect the variety of student learning styles.
• Use a variety of assessment techniques to track student progress
• Serve as an advisor in the Middle School advisory program
• Work collaboratively with the student support team on issues related to student growth and support
• Create an environment that ensures equitable and respectful care and support for students with diverse beliefs and practices and varied backgrounds
• Actively participate in Mountain Campus trips, Admissions, and other important facets of the school

We are eager to consider candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume in one PDF file to Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards, Assistant Head of School for People and Programs, via email at careers@sheridanschool.org. Please include “Middle School Science Position” in the subject line. 

About Sheridan:

Founded in 1927, Sheridan is a progressive school with 230 students, a vibrant, engaged community, and a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity. We are dedicated to advancing our practice of progressive education and delivering a rich curriculum that prepares our students to know, to challenge and to achieve. We provide a learning culture that is curious, thoughtful, joyful, and just, and our professional culture is steeped in collaboration, respect and eagerness to embrace new experiences and ideas. 

Sheridan School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law. 

Sheridan School, an independent K-8 school in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative kindergarten teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The kindergarten teacher is responsible for effectively collaborating to create a nurturing educational environment, delivering high-quality instruction, and supporting the social-emotional growth of students. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3-5 years of teaching experience in a similar role, a proven ability to establish supportive relationships with all school constituencies, and demonstrate an ability to maintain a safe, respectful learning environment by adapting to the established curriculum and classroom routines. 

The individual who fills this role will: 

• Collaborate with a co-teacher in order to create a nurturing classroom environment and deliver high-quality instruction to students in the areas of social studies, reading, writing, and math. 
• Align with Sheridan’s mission, philosophy and program goals
• Partner with families around their child’s educational journey, successes and challenges
• Actively participate in Mountain Campus trips, admissions events, and other important facets of school life
• Design curriculum and instruction in collaboration with the lower school division head and other faculty members
• Work collaboratively with the student support team on issues related to student growth and support
• Create an environment that ensures equitable and respectful care and support for students with diverse beliefs and practices and varied backgrounds

We are eager to consider candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume in one PDF file to Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards, Assistant Head of School for People and Programs, via email at careers@sheridanschool.org. Please include “Kindergarten Teacher” in the subject line. 

About Sheridan:

Founded in 1927, Sheridan is a progressive school with 230 students, a vibrant, engaged community, and a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity. We are dedicated to advancing our practice of progressive education and delivering a rich curriculum that prepares our students to know, to challenge and to achieve. We provide a learning culture that is curious, thoughtful, joyful, and just, and our professional culture is steeped in collaboration, respect and eagerness to embrace new experiences and ideas. 

Sheridan School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law. 

Sheridan School, an independent K-8 school in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative 3rd Grade teacher. The 3rd Grade teacher is responsible for effectively collaborating to create a nurturing educational environment, delivering high-quality instruction, and supporting the social-emotional growth of students. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3-5 years of teaching experience in a similar role, a proven ability to establish supportive relationships with all school constituencies, and demonstrate an ability to maintain a safe, respectful learning environment by adapting to the established curriculum and classroom routines. 

The individual who fills this role will: 

• Collaborate with a co-teacher in order to create a nurturing classroom environment and deliver high-quality instruction to students in the areas of social studies, reading, writing, and math. 
• Align with Sheridan’s mission, philosophy and program goals
• Partner with families around their child’s educational journey, successes and challenges
• Actively participate in Mountain Campus trips, admissions events, and other important facets of school life
• Design curriculum and instruction in collaboration with the lower school division head and other faculty members
• Work collaboratively with the student support team on issues related to student growth and support
• Create an environment that ensures equitable and respectful care and support for students with diverse beliefs and practices and varied backgrounds

We are eager to consider candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume in one PDF file to Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards, Assistant Head of School for People and Programs, via email at careers@sheridanschool.org. Please include “3rd Grade Teacher” in the subject line. 

About Sheridan:

Founded in 1927, Sheridan is a progressive school with 230 students, a vibrant, engaged community, and a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity. We are dedicated to advancing our practice of progressive education and delivering a rich curriculum that prepares our students to know, to challenge and to achieve. We provide a learning culture that is curious, thoughtful, joyful, and just, and our professional culture is steeped in collaboration, respect and eagerness to embrace new experiences and ideas. 

Sheridan School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law. 

Sheridan School, an independent K-8 school in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative long-term substitute teacher for our 2nd Grade Homeroom Co-Teacher position from August to December 2023. The long-term substitute is responsible for effectively collaborating to create a nurturing educational environment, delivering high-quality instruction, and supporting the social-emotional growth of students. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3-5 years of teaching experience in a similar role, a proven ability to establish supportive relationships with all school constituencies, and demonstrate an ability to maintain a safe, respectful learning environment by adapting to the established curriculum and classroom routines. Long-term substitutes will be considered for future full-time openings.

The individual who fills this role will: 

• Collaborate with a co-teacher in order to create a nurturing classroom environment and deliver high-quality instruction to students in the areas of social studies, reading, writing, and math. 
• Align with Sheridan’s mission, philosophy and program goals
• Partner with families around their child’s educational journey, successes and challenges
• Actively participate in Mountain Campus trips, admissions events, and other important facets of school life
• Design curriculum and instruction in collaboration with the lower school division head and other faculty members
• Work collaboratively with the student support team on issues related to student growth and support
• Create an environment that ensures equitable and respectful care and support for students with diverse beliefs and practices and varied backgrounds

We are eager to consider candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume in one PDF file to Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards, Assistant Head of School for People and Programs, via email at careers@sheridanschool.org. Please include “2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute Co-Teacher” in the subject line.

About Sheridan:

Founded in 1927, Sheridan is a progressive school with 230 students, a vibrant, engaged community, and a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity. We are dedicated to advancing our practice of progressive education and delivering a rich curriculum that prepares our students to know, to challenge and to achieve. We provide a learning culture that is curious, thoughtful, joyful, and just, and our professional culture is steeped in collaboration, respect and eagerness to embrace new experiences and ideas. 

Sheridan School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law. 

Sheridan School, an independent K-8 school in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative long-term substitute teacher for a K-2 Spanish teacher position from August to December 2023. The long-term substitute is responsible for effectively collaborating to create a nurturing educational environment, delivering high-quality instruction, and supporting the social-emotional growth of students. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3-5 years of teaching experience in a similar role, a proven ability to establish supportive relationships with all school constituencies, and demonstrate an ability to maintain a safe, respectful learning environment by adapting to the established curriculum and classroom routines. Long-term substitutes will be considered for future full-time openings.

Sheridan’s Spanish language program emphasizes both language acquisition and cultural understanding, is aligned with ACTFL standards, and is based on the Organic World Language (OWL) instructional approach. The individual who fills this role will: 

• Create and deliver content-rich, developmentally-appropriate lessons focused on an introduction to and development of the Spanish language
• Collaborate with Lower School homeroom co-teachers and other Spanish teachers at Sheridan to ensure alignment, integration with other subjects and school routines
• Align with Sheridan’s mission, philosophy and program goals
• Partner with families around their child’s educational journey, successes and challenges
• Actively participate in Mountain Campus trips, admissions events, and other important facets of school life
• Design curriculum and instruction in collaboration with the lower school division head and other faculty members
• Work collaboratively with the student support team on issues related to student growth and support
• Create an environment that ensures equitable and respectful care and support for students with diverse beliefs and practices and varied backgrounds

We are eager to consider candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume in one PDF file to Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards, Assistant Head of School for People and Programs, via email at careers@sheridanschool.org. Please include “K-2 Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher” in the subject line.

About Sheridan:

Founded in 1927, Sheridan is a progressive school with 230 students, a vibrant, engaged community, and a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity. We are dedicated to advancing our practice of progressive education and delivering a rich curriculum that prepares our students to know, to challenge and to achieve. We provide a learning culture that is curious, thoughtful, joyful, and just, and our professional culture is steeped in collaboration, respect and eagerness to embrace new experiences and ideas. 

Sheridan School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law. 

Sheridan School, an independent K-8 school in Washington, D.C., is seeking substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to maintain a safe, respectful learning environment by adapting to the established curriculum and classroom routines. Candidates should have a related degree, classroom experience, and/or related experience with elementary or middle school-aged children and be interested in working in a wide variety of grades and subject areas. 

The individual who fill these roles will: 

• Demonstrate reliability and dependability, be punctual and take initiative
• Work collaboratively  with colleagues and maintain a high level of professionalism
• Create an environment that ensures equitable and respectful care and support for students with diverse beliefs and practices and varied backgrounds

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a proven ability to establish supportive relationships with all school constituencies. 

We are eager to consider candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume to Joe Burke, Director of Academic Life via email at careers@sheridanschool.org. Please include “General Sub Position” in the subject line. 

About Sheridan:

Founded in 1927, Sheridan is a progressive school with 230 students, a vibrant, engaged community, and a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity. We are dedicated to advancing our practice of progressive education and delivering a rich curriculum that prepares our students to know, to challenge and to achieve. We provide a learning culture that is curious, thoughtful, joyful, and just, and our professional culture is steeped in collaboration, respect and eagerness to embrace new experiences and ideas. 

Sheridan School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.