About
Working at Norwood
We welcome your interest in a career at Norwood School, a coeducational independent school serving approximately 450 students in grades PK-8. Our school is conveniently located on 40 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.
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.
If you wish to apply for a position that matches your interests and professional qualifications, follow the instructions in the specific job posting. Applications are accepted only for positions that are currently available. The search committee will carefully review your materials and will contact you if the School decides to move forward with further consideration of your application.
Current Openings
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Weekend Security Staff
Weekend Security StaffFounded 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 is seeking a reliable individual to join our security team. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, monitoring premises/parking during rentals and providing assistance as needed.Requirements:- Interfacing with renters/strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Must be available Saturdays and flexible for additional hours
If you are interested in applying, please contact Mike Whalen, Director of Security, at mwhalen@norwoodschool.org.Join us in ensuring the safety and security of our school community!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. -
Lower School and Middle School Substitute Teachers, Grades PK-8
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.Substitute Teacher Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with a background in education or child development
• Love of elementary- and middle-school age children
• Solid understanding of child development
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to be "on-call" for both short-term and long-term positions
• Dependable, responsible and reliable
• Sense of humor
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Enthusiastic, energetic and flexible
• Three years of consistent teaching, preferred
Application and Hiring Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit a resume with cover letter, and three professional references to:Lower School (Grades PK-4):Fielding WintersHead of Lower SchoolEmail: fwinters@norwoodschool.orgMiddle School (Grades 5-8):
If you are interested in substituting school-wide, please indicate so in your cover letter and send it to either contact. Norwood School requires that all individuals undergo and pass a full fingerprinting, background check, and verification of employment procedure.
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.
"I love Norwood because: of how nice and caring all the kids and teachers are, and how amazing it is to know everyone and how nice it is to have a small community. Because of Norwood, I learned this important life skill: to know when to focus and when to have fun."
- Katie '22
- Katie '22
Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.
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