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 a diverse, student-centered, challenging, and nurturing environment, which continually promotes equity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

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 and dynamic Third Grade Homeroom Teacher starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. Successful candidates will have experience developing the academic and social-emotional growth of students within the upper elementary age range. In this position, the teacher leads instruction in reading, language arts, math, and social studies, and in general pro-social homeroom curriculum. Competitive applicants will have experience in both phonics instruction and developing reading comprehension, as well as strong writing skills and experience supporting students through the writing process. Prior experience with the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum is preferred. Strong candidates will have demonstrated experience in highly collaborative instructional environments. 

Applicants for the Third Grade Homeroom Teacher position must have at least three years of experience working with students in upper elementary grades. Strong applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education with a child-centered pedagogy. Additional qualifications include excellent communication skills, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a love for working with children.

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Fielding Winters, Head of Lower School, at fwinters@norwoodschool.org. No phone calls, please.

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

Norwood School’s mission is to ensure that each of its students grows intellectually, morally, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, while preparing to function productively and generously in our pluralistic society. Norwood’s challenging educational program and broad-based activities are designed to help students experience joy in learning, develop self-confidence, and learn respect for the rights and feelings of others. Embracing diversity is integral to the School’s tradition that both recognizes the worth of each member of the community and emphasizes the common values of academic achievement, mutual respect, cooperation, and personal responsibility.

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