San Francisco, California
Boca Raton, Florida
Posted: 16-Mar-26
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Bullis School seeks a Lower School Co-Teacher for the 2026–27 academic year to partner with a Lower School homeroom teacher in supporting young learners within a caring, inclusive, and joyful classroom community. This educator will partner closely with a homeroom teacher to facilitate student learning and development throughout the school day. The Lower School Co-Teacher plays an integral role in classroom life, providing both instructional and logistical support to ensure that each child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. This role is ideal for an educator who finds joy in working with young learners and values collaboration as a cornerstone of effective teaching. This is a full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Head of Lower School.
About the Role The Lower School Co-Teacher is immersed in all aspects of the school day — supporting classroom instruction, transitions, specials, lunch, recess, and other duties as needed. In partnership with the homeroom teacher, the Co-Teacher helps create and maintain a healthy, safe, and inclusive learning environment where curiosity, creativity, and confidence flourish. The Co-Teacher works closely with students in one-on-one and small group settings, reinforcing lessons, listening to students read, guiding inquiry, and supporting skill development. In addition to instructional responsibilities, the Co-Teacher assists with classroom organization, materials preparation, and daily routines that allow the homeroom teacher to focus on instruction and student growth.
About Bullis Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of over 1,000 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 Co-Teacher
- Appreciates and respects elementary-aged students as learners and people through challenging and joyful moments alike
- Knowledgeable about developmental milestones and possesses a deep belief in learning that fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on lessons and activities
- Demonstrates a consistent commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Collaborative and able to work smoothly and closely with homeroom teachers
- Displays good cheer, humor, listening skills, patience, and warmth balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- Detail-oriented and organized with the capacity to manage multiple tasks, record-keeping, and demands for attention effectively and efficiently
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field
Preferred:
- Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment, using data to inform instruction, with assessment tools such as Acadience
- Experience with Responsive Classroom and Orton-Gillingham instruction
Compensation and benefits are competitive, with an anticipated salary range of $55,000 to $65,000.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-provided basic life insurance
- Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, up to 7% of annual compensation
Search Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume along with an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials immediately. We will keep applicants informed of their status throughout the process.