Alexandria, Virginia
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 14-Apr-26
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Bullis School seeks a passionate and collaborative Third Grade Homeroom Teacher to join our Lower School community for the 2026-27 academic year. This role is ideal for an educator who delights in working with young learners and is committed to fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. The Third Grade Homeroom Teacher is responsible for creating a warm, engaging classroom environment and delivering a thoughtfully designed curriculum in language arts, mathematics, and social studies to a homeroom of up to 16 students. This is a full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Head of Lower School.
About the Role At Bullis, Lower School teachers create joyful, inclusive learning environments where students are encouraged to take risks, think critically, and collaborate with others. Homeroom teachers serve as both instructors and advisors, nurturing each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. Grounded in Bullis’s commitment to student-centered learning and innovation, Lower School teachers continuously reflect on and refine their practice. They are active participants in a collaborative culture that values professional growth, creativity, and the whole child.
About Bullis Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,070 students in grades K-12 situated on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision for creating a learning environment in which students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world. We are proud of our culture of growth and innovation, and support faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School, please click here.
Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.
If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!
Qualities of a Bullis Lower School Teacher
- An appreciation and respect for elementary-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike
- Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, or a related field
- Minimum of three years of prior teaching experience
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, or a related field
- Valid teaching certificate
- Demonstrated experience teaching in a technology-rich environment, with proficiency in Google Workspace for Education and tablet integration (iPad or Chromebook)
- Experience implementing a structured literacy curriculum encompassing phonics and morphology instruction and inquiry-based learning approaches
- Orton-Gillingham certification or training
- Responsive Classroom training or certification
Search Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume and an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials upon receipt. We will keep applicants informed of their status throughout the process.
Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
