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Careers

Working at WES

WES seeks individuals who are committed to outstanding teaching and enjoy working in a community of active learners to join our staff.

Qualifications include a professional background in the discipline you wish to teach; experience teaching or working with students in other capacities; excellent communication skills, both written and oral; flexibility; the ability to work with colleagues; and a sense of humor.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including:

  • Excellent health insurance
  • Payment to a 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
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Current Job Openings

A list of current openings follows. Please direct all inquiries to the contact person listed. If no current positions are available, you are welcome to submit your resume and cover letter to be put on file.

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Early Childhood associate teacher beginning in the fall of 2023.   Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in early childhood or elementary education, and will have demonstrated successful experience working with young children.

The associate teacher is a professional partner of Washington Episcopal’s Early Childhood staff, typically joining the faculty for a one to two-year appointment as a salaried full-time employee. The associate teacher is responsible for assisting the classroom lead teacher with the general supervision and management of the class. The lead teacher delegates responsibilities and mentors the associate teacher in order to promote a two-teacher classroom.

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.

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Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Early Childhood teacher beginning in the fall of 2023. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education, with a graduate degree preferred, and will have demonstrated successful experience working with young children.

The candidate will be responsible for the general supervision and management of the class, as well as the planning and execution of the educational program in accordance with the Early Childhood curriculum. Early Childhood teachers work closely together as a team to ensure each child’s success. The candidate will also work collaboratively with division colleagues and administrators on curriculum development and integration of technology.

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.

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Elementary Classroom Teacher

Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is accepting applications for anticipated openings for full-time Elementary School teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. With an average class size of 14 students, the candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing 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.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in elementary education (or similar field), with a graduate degree preferred, and will have demonstrated successful experience working with elementary school-aged children. Experience with the Responsive Classroom approach and Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop is preferable.

Washington Episcopal School (WES) is an independent, co-educational school for students, from PK 3 through Grade 8. WES inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.

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.

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Classroom Support Personnel

Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Classroom Support Personnel beginning in the fall of 2023.  Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and will have demonstrated successful experience working with students.

Classroom Support Personnel will substitute for a teacher when a teacher is absent, assist the teacher in the classroom, and supervise students during lunch and recess periods. Classroom Support Personnel will coordinate with teachers as needed to manage classes and materials.

Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from PK3 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 citizens of the world.

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.

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Extended Day Personnel

Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking personnel to help in their Extended Day Program. The Extended Day program serves students in PK3 through Grade 8 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. every day, except Friday when the student hours are 2:30 – 6 p.m. The mission of the program is to provide a safe environment in which students in PK3 through Grade 8 spend time outside on the playground, enjoy snacks and activities, and work on school assignments. Pay for Extended Day Personnel is $20/hr.

​Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students, from PK3 through Grade 8. WES inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.

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.

Please use this link to apply:

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Washington Episcopal School is welcoming and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

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