| Full-time, 10 months, Exempt (salaried) Sandy Spring Friends School is currently seeking two dynamic educators to work in each of our third grade classrooms. Responsibilities include teaching core academic “homeroom-based” classes in math, writing, grammar and reading, as well as social studies instruction to two third grade classes. Additional responsibilities include regular faculty meetings, the supervision of students during campus transitions, recess, and dismissal.
Sandy Spring Friends School seeks to nurture the whole child, and a successful candidate should have the ability to work with elementary age children who represent a broad range of abilities and learning styles. Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or closely related field; a master’s degree is desirable. Prior teaching experience in a lower school setting is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and communication skills, and experience working with cooperative and differentiated instruction. Familiarity with Quaker education and the Responsive Classroom approach would be advantageous. To learn more about Sandy Spring Friends School and the Lower School program, please visit our website at www.ssfs.org Commitment to Diversity: Sandy Spring Friends School embraces the Quaker testimony of Equality and seeks applicants who represent all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We greatly value our diverse student population with 42% of students self-identifying as people of color and 89 international students representing 21 different countries. We actively seek faculty representative of our students’ diversity. Click to learn more about diversity at Sandy Spring Friends School. Special consideration may be given to members of The Religious Society of Friends. Physical Requirements: The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement; bending and squatting as required to participate in activities; lifting/carrying boxes up to 25 pounds; and the ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom setting. Sandy Spring Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs. Please provide a cover letter, resume, completed application, and three professional references by selecting the link. https://ssfs.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/e218c3bf-42c2-7327-c8b0-0d20e22f4a06/apply?source=1247207-CS-11388 | 
