Daily Substitute Teacher, Middle School

sidwell; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sidwell Friends School seeks a per diem Daily Substitute Teacher for the Middle School (grades 5–8). A relevant college degree and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred.

The role involves covering classes, delivering lessons, and maintaining a safe learning environment, with in-person instruction during school hours 8:00am–4:00pm. Ideal candidates demonstrate proficiency with digital platforms for in-person and remote instruction and possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant college degree and/or experience with Middle School students.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Patience, flexibility, and adaptability to changing classroom needs.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes when the regular teacher is absent or unavailable.
• Deliver lessons and lectures in an organized and effective manner.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

College degree

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Sidwell Friends School is a dynamic pre-kindergarten through grade 12 educational community, on campuses in Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Sidwell is grounded in Quaker values of ethical leadership, global citizenship, environmental stewardship, and service. Through our curriculum and our approach to learning, we strive to help students discern deeper truths about themselves and our common humanity so that they may “let their lives speak.”

Sidwell Friends will open a new Upper School for grades 9-12 in September 2026. It will be the largest building on campus and will feature state-of-the art facilities, welcoming common spaces, and natural light throughout. The current Lower School, in Bethesda, Maryland, has been separated from the rest of the Sidwell campus for more than 60 years.

Starting in the summer of 2026, Sidwell Friends will begin construction of a new Lower School that will incorporate parts of the existing Upper School, with significant additions and modifications to accommodate the needs of our youngest students. The new Lower School, along with the creation of a new central green space that will unite the campus, will open in the fall of 2028.

Position Overview

Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school, seeks a per diem Daily Substitute Teacher for our Middle School division in all subjects for grades 5 – 8. Qualified applicants with possess a relevant college degree, some experience working with children, and certified in CPR/First Aid. The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in using digital and online platforms for both in person and remote instruction.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for covering classes when the regular teacher is absent or unavailable
• Delivering lessons and lectures in an organized and effective manner
• Maintaining a safe and clean classroom environment that is conducive to learning

Qualifications

• Relevant college degree and/or experience working with Middle School aged children
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Patience, flexibility, and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the classroom environment

Work Schedule

• Must be available during school hours, which are 8:00am – 4:00pm.
• Due to the nature of the school environment, there may not be substitution possibilities every day.
• Teaching positions at Sidwell Friends School are campus-based, and this position requires teaching in person.

Compensation

• Daily Rate: $75.00-$150.00.

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.”