Career Center

Bullis School seeks a Lower School Homeroom Teacher to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Candidates should be capable of teaching a wide range of students, with a specific focus on developing and implementing a robust and engaging curriculum in language arts, mathematics, and social studies to a homeroom group of up to 14 students.

Lower School Homeroom teachers create the conditions for discovery inside and outside the classroom by supporting and encouraging students to take risks, collaborate, and explore. Teachers develop and implement curriculum, evaluate student work using grades and comments, and communicate student progress with parents. Successful Lower School teachers at Bullis are committed to ongoing professional development and a wide range of teaching approaches to reach a diverse student population. In line with the school’s culture of innovation and a student-centered approach, curriculum development, and lesson design are continuous endeavors.

Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,020 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 the 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 Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field
• Minimum of two years prior teaching experience 

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field 
• Teaching certificates 
• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment, including iPad integration 
• Solid conceptual and applied knowledge of current research and trends in elementary education, literacy, curriculum development, assessment, and best practices in instruction
• Experience with a structured literacy program which includes phonics instruction, Writer’s Workshop, and inquiry-based learning
• Orton-Gillingham training

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.

About Bullis School

Bullis School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades K-12 situated on a beautiful 102-acre campus in Potomac, MD, and is home to a full range of state-of-the-art facilities for learning, arts, discovery, and athletics.

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