What are the responsibilities and job description for the LOWER ELEMENTARY TEACHER position at Washington Episcopal School?
Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is accepting applications for a dynamic lower elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
The candidate will plan and implement an elementary program, including the core homeroom subjects of language arts, mathematics, and social studies. Teachers within grade levels work closely together to plan instruction, develop curriculum, and ensure success for all children.
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree (graduate preferred) in elementary education (or similar field)
Minimum of two years of related teaching experience, preferably at the elementary school level
A high level of energy and initiative
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities:
Model enthusiasm for and love of learning.
Be a kind and caring adult in the students’ lives.
Create engaging and inclusive lesson plans that cater to a diverse range of learning needs.
Implement effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive and structured learning environment.
Fulfill duties such as monitoring lunch, recess, and dismissal.
Perform professional duties efficiently, manage resources effectively, and meet deadlines and meeting schedules set by the School as assigned.
Assess and document children’s progress.
Communicate student progress with families through teacher-led conferences and report card writing.
Update the classroom webpage with photos, links, and weekly newsletters.
Attend weekly grade-level meetings with the Elementary School Division Director, Learning Specialist, and School Counselor.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and department meetings.
Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared.
WES provides a competitive wage and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment. WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $60,000 - 100,000
- Excellent health insurance
- The TIAA-CREF retirement annuity, up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Funding for professional development
- 60% tuition remission for the children of faculty and staff, plus additional need-based aid as applicable
- Complimentary Extended Day for the children of faculty and staff
- 50-100% tuition remission for Summer@WES for the children of faculty and staff
- 9 days of PTO, plus an additional three weeks of summer leave for 12-month employees
Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor visa applications at this time.
Salary : $60,000 - $100,000
