Founded in 1952, Norwood School is a coeducational, independent day school with approximately 450 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The School sits on 40 beautiful and expansive acres in Bethesda, Maryland, less than six miles from Washington, D.C. As one of the finest PK-8 schools in the country, Norwood sets the bar high and is committed to educating the whole child in an inclusive, student-centered, challenging, and nurturing environment where students are truly known.

Norwood’s child-centered education emphasizes creating a happy place of learning where each child is loved, nurtured, and challenged. Ensuring each child is truly known, we recognize diversity as essential to supporting educational excellence and are dedicated to fostering a sense of dignity, belonging, and understanding across our community. As a result, children flourish at Norwood as we tend to both hearts and minds. They love learning; they are creative and critical thinkers. They are confident in who they are, and they feel safe taking risks. They are kind and caring people, who, fueled by our motto, How you lead your life matters, make helping others a priority in their lives. At the end of their eighth-grade year, our graduates leave Norwood exceptionally well prepared for high school and empowered to make positive contributions to our world. 

Norwood has an opening for an experienced, dynamic sixth grade reading/language arts and social studies teacher beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Curricular and programmatic responsibilities for this position include teaching reading/language arts, social studies, and advisory. Successful candidates will work closely with other teachers on the sixth grade team to cultivate grade-wide connectedness, plan and teach lessons, report on student progress, communicate with other parents, and perform various duties associated with being a full-time faculty member.

Strong applicants will have experience designing and implementing reading/language arts and social studies curricula, a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, child-centered community. Additional qualifications include excellent communication skills, flexibility, organization, a sense of humor, and a love for working with young adolescents.

Ideally, applicants should have three to five years of working with middle school aged students. Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Mike Risen, Associate Head of School and Head of Middle School, at mrisen@norwoodschool.org. No phone calls, please. 

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $110,000, dependent upon experience. This is a full-time, 10-month position. Work hours are 7:45am to 3:45pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; 403(b) retirement savings with an employer match and non-elective contribution; employee assistance program; professional development opportunities; paid vacation, sick and personal days (PTO); paid parental leave and short-term disability after one year of employment; long-term disability insurance; tuition remission for eligible children; and lunch provided on school days.

Norwood School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

About Norwood School

We welcome your interest in a career at Norwood School, a coeducational independent school serving approximately 440 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Our school is conveniently located on 38 beautiful acres in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. Norwood School’s child-centered program inspires confident, compassionate, independent, and creative thinkers who embrace lifelong learning. We are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional faculty and staff to carry out this mission. We seek talented and experienced individuals who celebrate and respect childhood, know how to blend traditional teaching methods with 21st century resources, and are excited about incorporating character education and service to the community in their work with students. Embracing diversity is integral to the school’s tradition that recognizes the worth of each member of the community. Norwood does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits, professional development, and tuition remission for children of full-time faculty and staff.

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