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Sidwell Friends, a PK-12 Quaker day school located in Washington, DC seeks an Assistant Principal for its Middle School (Grades 5-8) division.

The Assistant Principal is responsible for student discipline, including family meetings and communication related to discipline and academics; serves on various committees, including the Middle School Admissions committees; helps to manage the 5/6 and 7/8 Middle School schedules and class placement, including coordinating and communicating changes as needed; helps to coordinate special schedules; coordinates the 8th to 9th grade transition with Upper School; attends weekly meetings of the Student Support Team; shares responsibility for faculty evaluation with the Principal; shares oversight of the Middle School Curriculum with the Principal and Academic Dean; takes on leadership of tasks as assigned; and generally supports the daily life and running of the Middle School, with a focus on student culture and program.

The Assistant Principal is expected to attend evening and weekend events such as dances or other student social events and transition meetings for parents. This person will also serve as the acting Principal when the Principal is unavailable or absent. 

Experience and comfort working with data management systems is necessary. Previous experience in administration and /or leadership roles and at least five years of classroom teaching are required.

This is a 12-month, full-time position and begins on July 1, 2023. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred.

As a condition of employment, all employees who are employed with the school are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and able to provide proof of such vaccination. To make application for a medical or religious exemption, please contact the human resources department.

Applicants should upload a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via our online application.

About Sidwell Friends School

Sidwell Friends School (SFS) is a PK-12, co-educational Quaker day school with campuses in Washington, D.C., and Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1883, the School is a nonprofit, tax-exempt institution governed by an independent Board of Trustees. A Sidwell Friends education aims to help students become the leaders of the future. To that end, the School seeks qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills, and ability to enhance the student experience and strengthen our community. Sidwell Friends maintains a generous salary and benefits package that supports and rewards our employees while helping them to deepen their professional expertise and grow as individuals. For teaching positions, a master’s degree and teaching experience in the field are preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required. For staff positions, we seek candidates with relevant experience, a commitment to excellence, and an enthusiasm for being a member of our vibrant and diverse community.

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