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Careers At Sidwell Friends School
Welcome to the Human Resources Department at Sidwell Friends School. Sidwell Friends prides itself in offering a high quality educational experience to those who will lead the next generation. To that end, we are seeking qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance the student experience at Sidwell Friends. We encourage you to review the job postings below and to contact us for additional information. Choral Music Teacher (MS)
Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school located in NW Washington, DC, seeks a full-time Choral Music teacher in its Middle School division beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The successful candidate will teach choral and general music classes for middle school students in grades 5-8. In addition to choral skills and general music, the candidate will be responsible for two performances: generally, one in the fall and one in the spring. The person may also serve as a 7-8 advisor. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to partner with other members of the Arts Department to act as the Music Director of the spring musical. Specifically, the choral teacher is responsible for teaching the choral music to the students involved and ensuring that they are prepared for the performances. There are other performances throughout the year for which the choral teacher prepares students, including the potential for one or two pieces for special events, participation in a performance of local independent school choral groups, and the 8th grade closing ceremony. The successful candidate must be a team player who has a genuine understanding of and appreciation for adolescents and thrives in a lively, fast-paced academic environment. Candidates must have experience working with developing voices and creating performance opportunities that are developmentally appropriate for Middle School students. An undergraduate degree in Music, Music Education, or a related discipline, is required, a master’s preferred. This benefits eligible position begins in late August 2025.
To Apply To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and 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 |
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